October is National Adopt-A-Dog Month . If you're interested in adding a lovable shelter dog to your family, we have plenty of resources here at the library to help you select just the right breed. A few of the many, many books in our collection include:

The 50+ dog owner: complete dog parenting for baby boomers and beyond by Mary Jane Checchi
Oh my dog: how to choose, train, groom, nurture, feed and care for your new best friend by Beth Ostrosky Stern (Howard's wife!)
The Original Dog Bible: the definitive source for all things dog from Bowtie Press
The adopted dog bible by Kim Saunders
New Dog: choosing wisely and ensuring a happy ever after by Bruce Fogle
Dogs for Kids by Kristin Mehus-Roe

So, do your homework, investigate what type of dog is right for you and head on over to the nearest shelter and rescue your new best friend.