ICHABOD INK was founded in 2005 by Dr. Christopher Carpenter. The mission of the company is to share the science of veterinary medicine with children who truly love animals. Through its publications, children will see how an understanding of science helps make pets feel better.

ICHABOD INK will also give back to the profession and to pets. A portion of proceeds will be given to select veterinary colleges and welfare groups.

The Veterinary Clinic Cases Series is the only series of children's books written and reviewed by veterinarians.

The series will teach children the science of veterinary medicine by taking them into a clinic and letting them follow the work-up of a case with Christopher and his Newfoundland dog Ichabod.

They will watch Christopher's veterinarian mother as she uses veterinary tools and equipment. They will also explore the basic anatomy and physiology of the case with Christopher and Ichabod. Finally, they will see how a veterinarian's understanding of science helps to make sick pets feel better.

Dr. Christopher Carpenter is a veterinarian who has written and illustrated educational articles for popular pet magazines and illustrated for Fortune 500 companies.

Ichabod Ink (named after his Newfoundland dog Ichabod) has been a dream of his for many years.