The Superpets (and Me!): Amazing True Stories of Incredible Animals from the Nation’s Favourite Supervet

by Noel Fitzpatrick

Discover amazing stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons!Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with animals inspired him to become a vet - but not just any vet, a SUPERVET!Noel has treated thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help. Discover the incredible stories of the brave animals he has worked with, from Peanut, the world's first cat with two front bionic limbs, to Betsy, the six-month-old cockapoo, who was given a new lease of life when her crushed paw was replaced with a skateboard wheel!The perfect gift for young animal-lovers, packed with true tales that celebrate kindness, perseverance and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Noel Fitzpatrick's first non-fiction book for younger readers is inspired by his Sunday Times bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals and How Animals Saved My Life, alongside brand new stories curated for children.

Genres: Nonfiction

304 pages, Hardcover

Published June 18, 2024

Reviews

[Janette Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great book full of information on surgery that the Supervet does, and it’s great to see an inside of the job if you want to become a vet

[Jemma Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love the nole Fitzpatrick books and I really hope he brings out more! They are the one book that i just can't put down and get through so quickly. It had so much information about different bones and the amount of time he dedicates to the animals is so interesting and he is just an inspiration. I lost my dog which was also a border terrier just like noels and its so lovely he mentioned her in the book 📖 definitely my favourite by far i wish we could save all animals 🐶🐕

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is basically a kid friendly version of Noel's biography with extra animal stories thrown in. And that's not a bad thing. Noel is an amazing storyteller and know how to keep his audience engaged. I loved the hedgehog story and the swan story was hilarious! I cry everytime he talks about Keira.

[Krissie Yates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly amazing book. Me and my son read this together and thoroughly enjoyed it. We enjoyed learning all about the surgeries you have done.

[Iola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite being a book for kids, I enjoyed this book and it taught me a few things as well. Defo worth a read even with the simplified language.

[Tracey Pearce · Rating 2 out of 5]

The reason i gave it 2 stars was because it was aimed at children and written for children. I really should check the sypnosis before purchasing although the cover really should have given it away. I have got his adult book in my never ending kobo library which i really should get round to reading books on there rather that getting reserves at library.

[LudmilaM · Rating 3 out of 5]

A memoir composed mostly of medical stories of successful operations (which was admirable). Lots of fluffy preachiness. Not what I expected (I expected fun anecdotes from daily life of vet practice), but this is a different style of memoir which is fair enough.
(Contained one of my pet peeves - saying that humans are just animals, quoting how much of DNA we have in common with animals. We are more than our bodies, our biology. I'm a huge animal lover, but we are spiritual beings, animals are not.)