Tucson Festival Of Books

Join Dr. Nelson at the Tucson Festival of Books, March 10 and 11, 2012 at the University of Arizona. Stop by booth #243 on the central mall or join the fun at a panel dicussion.  More information at tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

Animal Behavior-Mild to Wild:  Saturday, March 10th from 11:30 to 12:30 in room 111 of the Chemistry building. Dr. Nelson will be joined by Sy Montgomery, author of Birdology and Dr. Patricia B. McConnell author of Love Has No Age Limit: Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home. Author information at symontgomery.com and patriciamcconnell.com.

Animals and HealingSunday, March 11th from 1 to 2pmin the Koffer room.  Dr. Nelson will be joined by Dr. Allan Hamilton author of Zen Mind, Zen Horse and Stephanie Marohn author of What the Animals Taught Me: Stories of Love and Healing from a Farm Sanctury.  Author information at zenmindzenhorse.com and stephaniemarohn.com.

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Dr. Kristen Nelson grew up on a farm in Watertown, Minn., where she developed a deep love for animals of all kinds. She received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Kris then completed a small-animal internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. In addition to writing and speaking, she cares for small and exotic animals in Scottsdale, Az. Dr. Nelson is widely quoted in the media. Her credits include Ladies’ Home Journal, USA TODAY, the Los Angeles Times and numerous radio and television interviews. Dr. Nelson has written two books, Coated With Fur: A Vet’s Life and Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love. Kris and her husband Steve share their home with rescued cats, birds and a dog.