The Vet at Noah's Ark

Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital

Doug Mader, Doug Mader, Kevin T. Fitzgerald

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Apollo Publishers
18 October 2022

Biography: science, technology & engineering

From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots-and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond.

The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people's beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader's case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat.

The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal.

This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling-as Carl Hiaasen writes, ""Doug is fearless and dedicated,"" and ""a damn good storyteller.""

By: Doug Mader, Doug Mader
Foreword by: Kevin T. Fitzgerald
Imprint: Apollo Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781954641044
ISBN 10: 1954641044
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 18 October 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Prologue Preface The Karens September: Randy and the Sticky Buns October: Cheryl Knows Best November: Mort the Conqueror December: Brenna and the Skunk January: Big Mac February: Tanya and the Snake March: Raoul at the Ferret Club April: Greta Can't Get a Break May: Don't Mess with Sophie June: Rolling the Tortoise July: Grant and Chloe ""Have a Thing"" August 1992: The Big Test Epilogue"

Dr. Doug Mader. Dr. Mader is the recipient of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Award, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the Fred L. Frye Lifetime Achievement Award for Veterinary Medicine, and is a six-time winner of the North American Veterinary Community Speaker of the Year award and a four-time winner of the Western Veterinary Conference Educator of the Year award. He is also a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in the UK. Dr. Mader practiced in California for many years, but today lives and works in the Florida Keys.

Reviews for The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital

James Herriot set high standards for veterinarians sharing their personal journeys, but this memoir by veterinarian Mader holds its own. . . . Verdict: An engrossing read for animal lovers. -Library Journal Doug is so fearless and dedicated. He's also a damn good storyteller, as readers of this memoir will find out. -Carl Hiaasen, New York Times best-selling author of Bad Monkey, Skinny Dip, and Squeeze Me Prepare to be moved and to even shed a tear or two as you meet an unforgettable parade of characters: mice, tortoises, parrots, snakes, emus, and the odd ferret. Through it all, Dr. Mader's love for and devotion to his patients, and his quirky staff who become family, provide hilarity and heartbreak-and proof of the unbreakable human-animal bond. -Melissa Jo Peltier, executive producer of Dog Whisperer and New York Times best-selling coauthor of Cesar's Way, How to Raise the Perfect Dog, and Be The Pack Leader Dr. Mader does a fantastic job representing the life of a passionate and devoted veterinarian. You will laugh, cry, and be captivated as he navigates uncertainty and risk with courage and dedication. -Dr. Linda Bender, author of Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals Of course veterinarians love animals, but the best veterinarians love people as well. Doug Mader's understanding and love of all life comes across in this solid read. -Dr. Kevin T. Fitzgerald, veterinarian on Animal Planet's Emergency Vets and E-Vet Interns Dr. Mader's storytelling is as amazing as the patients he treats. The Vet at Noah's Ark is not only a great story, but also lets the reader walk in his shoes as he struggles with the daily challenges of operating a busy animal hospital, all while navigating the dangers of living and working in the inner city. -Dr. Sally Haddock, The Making of a Woman Vet

Short-listed for Cover Design 2023 (United States)
Winner of Florida Book Awards Bronze Medal for General Nonfi 2023 (United States)
Winner of Next Generation Indie Book Award for Memoir (Caree 2023 (United States)
Winner of Readers' Favorite 2023 (United States)