Desperate Housepets. Become a Chic Pet Owner, Without Being a Bitch. Season One.

By Annaliese Morgan

Annaliese knew there was more lurking behind pet owners than just owning a dog or cat…a life purpose crisis, a longing to travel, a quest for Mr. Right - generally a quest for something more in our lives.

Through an inspiring and funny series of vignettes, Annaliese cleverly combines life-changing stories with impactful and useful pet care in her iconic glamorous, authentic and brainy way.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: May 18, 2017
• ISBN: 9780244000639

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Desperate Housepets. Become a Chic Pet Owner, Without Being a Bitch. Season One.

Desperate Housepets. Become a chic pet owner, without being a bitch. Season one.

Copyright © 2017 Annaliese Morgan

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About Desperate Housepets

The idea and concept of Desperate Housepets began in 2011.  I became increasingly frustrated with the stereotypical approach to pet care, which, let's face it - is generally boring and of a clinical or textbook nature, was rarely understanding of the owner, or taking into account their lives or lifestyle, (unless you happened to end up Cesar Millain’s show), which seemed nuts to me! After all, as pet owners, you are their keepers, watchers and heroes.

Caring for a pet has to work for you, otherwise, even the best preventative care advice in the world won’t land near your pet, or become something sustainable for you.

I’m also hugely passionate about inspiring others and paying forward life lessons I have so painfully learnt, so you don’t have to, or at least, so you grab an 'aha' moment way earlier than I did.

Combining all these aspects together, led me to create written works both in literary and TV land about glamorous, humorous, sassy and inspirational pet care.

This cute, concise book has 21 stand-alone pieces, combining pet care advice and knowledge around common subjects, mixed with stories and tales for us human beings to benefit from. Jump in and out as you need to, change both yours and your pet’s life in a way which fits you; like Jimmy Choos or a comfy bed with fresh linen.

I hope it you serves you, I hope you love it.

Annaliese

Cover by Hanna Riikka

Illustrations by Kate Crowther

About Annaliese Morgan

Annaliese Morgan is an inspirational and empowering writer and author. She has written extensively for the pet industry and autobiographical accounts. She now writes for the Young Adult genre and creates and adapts her work into un-scripted television programs.

She began writing in 1999 after she was asked to co-write a chapter on anesthesia for the BSAVA Manual of Veterinary Nursing (British small animal veterinary association).

As well as running her own blog, ‘Desperate Housepets’, Annaliese also writes articles about pet care for various journals, magazines and blogs, including Practice Nurse Journal, Scallymag magazine, HU17.net, Small Business expert (Australia), Best Pet Jobs (Australia), The American Pet Magazine.

Annaliese was previously called upon as an expert writer for publications such as Your Cat magazine, Dogs Today magazine (both national UK magazines) and written guest posts for Ocean Defender Hawaii (USA) about her travels to Hawaii, her love of the ocean, marine life and Travel Boldly (USA) – Hawaii travels.

Annaliese has written four UK veterinary text books and one pet care book that are distributed worldwide and she has also produced a novella, which is a series of autobiographical/self help vignettes, designed  to help others transform their lives.

Previously acting as a pet care author for Argos, she was also a ghost writer for pet companies in the USA and the UK.

Having hosted her own pet care radio shows based in Florida, Annaliese has also appeared on BBC radio and taken part in various press and multiple book signings in major UK stores such as Waterstones.

After joining Stage 32, which is the definitive networking site for creatives of film, television and theatre, Annaliese wrote an inspiring guest blog about her recovery after a serious accident.

Annaliese qualified as a vet nurse and took extra training courses in nutrition and dentistry. She studied for her advanced vet nursing diploma in surgery and worked her way up to manage many veterinary practices. At the time only 200 nurses in the UK held this status. She trained many nurses and specialised in anesthesia, radiology and dental care/surgery, then started her own business, setting up a unique pet health spa, which she has now sold to write and create, which have always been her biggest ambitions.

In 2009, Annaliese was presented with The BVAVA (British Veterinary Nursing Association) award, for her contribution to the profession after opening the health spa.

In 2012, Annaliese was delighted to be presented with an award for inspiration and innovation. The award was created especially for Annaliese by Over The Counter (a publication and organisation in the pet/vet care industry).

The award ceremony was interrupted as a surprise for Annaliese and the award was presented to her by Natasha Baker, a double gold Paralympian.

Authentic, inspirational and funny, Annaliese has led a challenging life, learning to walk again after a serious accident, living as a single parent and then sharing her astounding journey through her work, professionally and personally.

Her passions, aside from creating modern, glamorous pet care include: creativity, true stories, the young adult sector, inspiring others, world culture and travel. She has a keen interest and love of the ocean and marine life – particularly turtles and she supports awareness and organizations such as Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation.

She has appeared in the local and national media several times

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