Best Non-Fiction Animal Stories
85. 
The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories
by:
James Herriot
4.37 avg rating — 361 ratings 
103. 
The Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears
by:
Nick Jans
3.78 avg rating — 966 ratings 
103. 
The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy - and Why They Matter
by:
Marc Bekoff
4.05 avg rating — 1,849 ratings 103. 
103. 
Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
by:
Laurie Zaleski
4.28 avg rating — 8,717 ratings 
111. 
Beyond the Homestretch: What I've Learned from Saving Racehorses
by:
Lynn Reardon
4.26 avg rating — 629 ratings 
119. 
The Railway Dog: The True Story of an Australian Outback Dog
by:
Olwyn M. Parker
4.12 avg rating — 68 ratings 
119. 
Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the World 4.08 avg rating — 906 ratings
119. 
From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava (Lava #1)
by:
Jay Kopelman
4.10 avg rating — 7,724 ratings 
124. 
You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend
by:
Terry Bain
3.84 avg rating — 255 ratings 124. 
The World According to Bob: The Further Adventures of One Man and his Street-wise Cat
by:
James Bowen
4.28 avg rating — 10,579 ratings 
124. 
The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis
by:
Elizabeth Letts
4.08 avg rating — 7,795 ratings 129. 
129. 
Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams
by:
Kim Meeder
4.33 avg rating — 1,806 ratings 129. 
129. 
Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves
by:
Farley Mowat
4.21 avg rating — 25,555 ratings 
134. 
Platypus: The Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the World
by:
Ann Moyal
3.66 avg rating — 225 ratings 
136. 
The Tarantula in My Purse and 172 Other Wild Pets: True-Life Stories to Read Aloud 3.88 avg rating — 961 ratings
136. 
139. 
You Belong in a Zoo!: Tales from a Lifetime Spent with Cobras, Crocs, and Other Creatures
by:
Peter Brazaitis
4.07 avg rating — 126 ratings 139. 
Horrie The War Dog: The Story of Australia's Most Famous Dog
by:
Roland Perry
4.21 avg rating — 237 ratings 139. 
Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America
by:
Charles Leerhsen
3.97 avg rating — 480 ratings 
142. 
144. 
Bill the Bastard: The Story Of Australia's Greatest War Horse
by:
Roland Perry
4.29 avg rating — 722 ratings 
146. 
147. 
Elephant Dance: A Story of Love and War in the Kingdom of Elephants
by:
Tammie Matson
3.78 avg rating — 101 ratings 147. 
A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money, and Luck
by:
Jane Smiley
3.89 avg rating — 795 ratings 
149. 
152. 
Planet Elephant: A Story of Family, Love and the Global Wildlife Trade
by:
Tammie Matson
4.08 avg rating — 38 ratings 152. 
Kitty Cornered: How Frannie and Five Other Incorrigible Cats Seized Control of Our House and Made It Their Home
by:
Bob Tarte
3.82 avg rating — 1,069 ratings 
157. 
Animal Heroes - Thrilling Stories of Animals Who Have Worked and Played Alongside Australias Fighting Forces
by:
Anthony Hill
3.47 avg rating — 30 ratings 157. 
All My Patients Have Tales: Favorite Stories from a Vet's Practice
by:
Jeff Wells
4.02 avg rating — 1,081 ratings 159. 
The Animals' VC: For Gallantry or Devotion: The PDSA Dickin Medal - Inspiring stories of bravery and courage
by:
David Long
3.38 avg rating — 21 ratings 
159. 
Best Friends: The True Story of the World's Most Beloved Animal Sanctuary
by:
Samantha Glen
4.33 avg rating — 1,676 ratings 162. 
Starting With Max: How a Wise Stray Dog Gave Me Strength and Inspiration
by:
Ying Ying
3.76 avg rating — 50 ratings 
163. 
Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon
by:
Nick Trout
3.92 avg rating — 5,644 ratings 165. 
Foxes Unearthed: A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain
by:
Lucy Jones
3.91 avg rating — 568 ratings 165. 
The Daily Coyote: Story of Love, Survival, and Trust In the Wilds of Wyoming
by:
Shreve Stockton
3.99 avg rating — 3,441 ratings 165. 
Huck: The Remarkable True Story of How One Lost Puppy Taught a Family - and a Whole Town - About Hope and Happy Endings
by:
Janet Elder
3.67 avg rating — 1,833 ratings 168. 
Cat Daddy: What the World's Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean
by:
Jackson Galaxy
4.01 avg rating — 3,930 ratings 168. 
Casper the Commuting Cat: The True Story of the Cat who Rode the Bus and Stole our Hearts
by:
Susan Finden
3.75 avg rating — 982 ratings 
172. 
Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
by:
David Dosa
4.05 avg rating — 7,624 ratings 
174. 
Puppy Chow is Better Than Prozac: The True Story of a Man and the Dog Who Saved His Life
by:
Bruce Goldstein
3.84 avg rating — 796 ratings 
176. 
Dogs with Jobs: Inspirational Tales of the World's Hardest Working Dogs
by:
Laura Greaves
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 193 ratings 176. 
179. 
No Dogs in Heaven? Scenes from the Life of a Country Veterinarian
by:
Robert T. Sharp
4.18 avg rating — 274 ratings 179. 
Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself: A Man and His Dog's Struggle to Find Salvation
by:
Zachary Anderegg
4.09 avg rating — 797 ratings 182. 
Arthur and Friends: The incredible story of a rescue dog, and how our dogs rescue us
by:
Mikael Lindnord
3.84 avg rating — 175 ratings 182. 
You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness
by:
Julie Klam
3.78 avg rating — 4,901 ratings 182. 
An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
by:
Ed Yong
4.47 avg rating — 32,509 ratings 185. 
186. 
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me
by:
Jon Katz
3.96 avg rating — 2,439 ratings 186. 
Lost and Found Cat : The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey
by:
Doug Kuntz
4.32 avg rating — 947 ratings 188. 
Beyond the Call of Duty: Heart-warming stories of canine devotion and bravery
by:
Isabel George
3.69 avg rating — 83 ratings 188. 
A Home for Rose: How My Life Turned Upside Down for the Love of a Dog
by:
Jon Katz
3.78 avg rating — 138 ratings 188. 
All That Ails You: The Adventures of a Canine Caregiver
by:
Mark J. Asher
4.06 avg rating — 1,266 ratings 191. 
191. 
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
by:
Lindsay Mattick
4.50 avg rating — 10,378 ratings 193. 
The Dogs that Made Australia: The fascinating untold story of the dog's role in building a nation
by:
Guy Hull
3.87 avg rating — 196 ratings 
196. 
Wallace: The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls-- One Flying Disc at a Time
by:
Jim Gorant
4.11 avg rating — 1,380 ratings 196. 
Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero
by:
Michael Hingson
4.04 avg rating — 11,969 ratings 198. 
The Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind
by:
Ken Foster
4.05 avg rating — 2,961 ratings 198. 
All The Queen's Corgis: Corgis, Dorgis and Gundogs: The Story of Elizabeth II and Her Most Faithful Companions
by:
Penny Junor
4.02 avg rating — 110 ratings 