White Dolphin

White Dolphin by Gill Lewis (Contains Affiliate Link)

When they first meet, Kara and Felix can't stand each other. But on discovering an injured dolphin calf on teh beach they know they must work together to save it.

Now friends, they set out to find the truth behind the disappearance of Kara's mother, and to protect the nearby reef.

But powerful people don't wan them to succeed. And with the odds stacked against them, how can Kara and Felix make their voices heard?  (From back cover of the book.)

Dog Years

Dog Years by Mark Doty (Contains Affiliate Link)

When Mark Doty decides to adopt a dog as a companion for his dying partner, he brings home Beau, a large, malnourished golden retriever in need of loving care. Joining Arden, the black retriever, to complete their family, Beau bounds back into life. Before long, the two dogs become Doty's intimate companions, and eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days.
Dog Years is a poignant, intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about living, love, and loss. (From Amazon.com product listing)