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Hank is in real trouble this time. Loper and Sally May's relatives are coming for Christmas dinner, and Sally May has been working to get the entire ranch in order — including preparing for the Christmas feast. Unfortunately, when she discovers that the turkey she bought has met a terrible end, she pins the blame on Hank! Is he the guilty party, or have more sinister forces been at work to frame him for the crime? Later that day things seem to be...

Hank's on the case after coyotes kidnap Drover, thinking he'd make a tasty meal.

Hank and Drover are excited when a quick nap in the back of Slim's pickup turns into a trip to town. But the excitement turns to drama when they find themselves at the livestock show, and Drover decides to take off to visit his mother. Can Hank track down his faithful sidekick before Slim heads back to the ranch? Or is he off on a wild goose chase?

When a strange twist of events brings a yellow Labrador onto the scene of a roundup gone wrong, the entire ranch quickly falls in love with this newest addition to the ranch's Security Division. Who can help loving a Lab? Hank quickly begins to feel the pressure of measuring up to this perfect dog, but it isn't long before everyone begins to notice that their sweet new pet, Happy, has a few personality quirks of his own. Will Happy stay on the ranch...

"There's a burglar on the loose, and he's robbing houses with the help of a super-sneaky, super-stinky, secret weapon. As Head of Security, Hank knows it's his job to protect the ranch and all the buildings on it. So when a suspicious character comes sniffing around Slim's bachelor shack, Hank heads right into action. But does Hank have what it takes to save the day--even after getting caught in the spray of some very unsavory artillery?"--From publisher...

Slim Chance, with dogs Hank and Drover in tow, heads out to town to buy a Valentine's Day gift for Miss Viola. Even though shopping is not one of his favorite activities, Slim manages to find a beautiful box of candy. The only problem is that his canine companions like candy too.

#15: After losing his post as Head of Ranch Security in a crooked bet with Pete the Barncat, Hank is finally pushed to the limit. Long having wanted to rid the ranch of Pete's snide presence, Hank devises a plan to do just that. #16: When a raging, swirling blizzard shuts down the ranch, and Hank is stranded at Slim's cabin, he isn't phased one bit. At least, not until a phone call from the ranch house with an emergency directive: someone's got to...

In "It's a dog's life" Hank goes to visit his sister in town. There he enjoys the garbage patrol of a lifetime and faces down a brood of sassy town cats. Hank contracts a case of "soap hydrophobia" and ends up imprisoned in the dog pound! Is there any hope of escape for everyone's favorite cowdog? In "Murder in the Middle Pasture" Hank investigates a brutal murder on the ranch. Only problem, no one's talking! After a dangerous fact-finding mission,...

"Drover admits he thinks the moon looks like a cookie! After a scientific discussion, Hank agrees. Then, when Loper sets down Sally May's picnic basket, which contains oatmeal raisin cookies, the plot thickens. Hank suddenly realizes the cookie moon was a sign that he should... you'll never guess what!"--Container.