Don’t They Kick When You Do That? Vol. 2

More Stories of a Prairie Veterinarian

By Dr. Gary Hoium

This second volume of short stories by Dr. Gary Hoium shares more amusing anecdotes about the animals and humans he encountered over his 40 years as a veterinarian in a mixed-animal practice in southeastern Saskatchewan. Dr. Hoium’s wit and sense of humour are apparent as you read about more encounters, experiences, and adventures with animals and their human owners – all from his perspective as an “Animal Doc.” From his childhood days to his 2021 retirement, Dr. Hoium’s love of animals and humans is evident, endearing, and often downright hilarious. With a James Herriot-style of storytelling, Dr. Hoium spins even more tales of his work life while explaining, for example, why it is important to ask questions before buying a “used” rabbit; how a dog’s day is determined by smelly pants; and what a vet has to do when he runs out of dry clothes during a Prairie springtime snowstorm. No two days were ever the same. Whether they weighed ounces or over a tonne, each animal presented unique challenges, risks, and dangers. Some bite, some lick, some fight, and some kick. Heck, some of that is true of his human clients too!

What happens when fridge food turns fuzzy? Find out in this delightful children's picture book about a pickle that's been in the fridge so long it's grown legs!

Dr. Gary Hoium joined a mixed animal clinic in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in 1984 and has since served animals (and their humans) of all shapes and sizes, collecting an endless array of humorous and heartwarming stories along the way. Written with Dr. Hoium’s unmistakable wit and sense of fun, Don’t They Kick When You Do That is a compilation of his real-life adventures, mishaps, and rousing successes, sure to entertain and captivate anyone who’s ever had an interest in animals, being a vet, or life on the Canadian Prairies. From cattle to hogs, cats to dogs, the creatures and men and women who love them have wormed their way into Gary Hoium’s heart … and his stories. And, yes, sometimes they do kick when he does that.

Fun On The Farm 3 Compiled and Edited By Deana J. Driver
Cranky cattle, curious farm kids, tricky technology, head-banging farmboys, and rural driving lessons are some of the treasured memories shared by 20 Prairie writers, including author/ publisher Deana J. Driver, in this third and final volume of the popular Fun On The Farm series. Even more calamities, tricks, surprises, and delights of living and working on Western Canadian farms are recorded for posterity and the enjoyment of readers, bringing a satisfying end to this amusing series celebrating the lighter side of farming.

Fun on the Farm: True Tales of Farm Life

Compiled and Edited By Deana J. Driver
Book #1. Hilarious stories and poems of farm life from Prairie writers. Humour. Non-fiction. Short stories & poems.

Fun on the Farm Too: True Tales of Farm Life!
Compiled and Edited By Deana J. Driver
Book #2. More funny stories and poems of farm life from Prairie writers. Humour. Non-fiction. Short stories & poems.