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| Author | : Cara Sue Achterberg |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2018-08-07 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1681778394 |
In 2015, Cara Achterberg’s Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes, which rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south and shuttles them north to foster homes. Nine puppies arrived with less than a day’s notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep. The stories of these remarkable dogs—including an eighty-pound bloodhound who sang arias for the neighbors—and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring book.When asked how she can possibly say goodbye to that many lovable pups, Cara says, “If I don’t give this one away, I can’t possibly save another.” Filled with humanity and hope, Another Good Dog will take the reader on a journey of smiles, laughs, and tears—and lead us to wonder how many other good dogs are out there and what we can do to help.
| Author | : S. Corley Riccio |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2011-10-02 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1105089983 |
Short stories about the challenges of daily life fostering dogs with a local animal rescue group where the author and her husband live in North Alabama. The stories are brought to life with photographs of each the dogs they have fostered over a two year time period from when they first began fostering. The stories capture the hilarious and sometimes incredibly destructive behavior of dogs who have had little or no guidance on how to be a well behaved family member. The author sheds light on the relationship her own dogs build with each foster that comes into their home and her attempts at making each foster more adoptable by teaching basic doggie manners. She shares insight to the side of fostering that can make you laugh one minute cry happy tears the next. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this book will go to support local animal rescue efforts.
| Author | : Laura T. Coffey |
| Publisher | : New World Library |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2015-09-18 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1608683419 |
“No Dog Should Die Alone” was the attention-grabbing — and heart-stirring — headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey’s TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro’s work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of “old dogs learning new tricks,” Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog. You’ll meet endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful nine-year-old dog adopted by elderly nuns; George Clooney’s cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving search dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tad less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love.
| Author | : Carol Novello |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2019-04-09 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1538713551 |
A moving and scientific look at the curative powers--both physical and mental--of rescuing a shelter animal, by the president of Humane Society Silicon Valley. MUTUAL RESCUE profiles the transformational impact that shelter pets have on humans, exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts that rescued animals provide. It explores through anecdote, observation, and scientific research, the complexity and depth of the role that pets play in our lives. Every story in the book brings an unrecognized benefit of adopting homeless animals to the forefront of the rescue conversation. In a nation plagued by illnesses--16 million adults suffer from depression, 29 million have diabetes, 8 million in any given year have PTSD, and nearly 40% are obese--rescue pets can help: 60% of doctors said they prescribe pet adoption and a staggering 97% believe that pet ownership provides health benefits. For people in chronic emotional, physical, or spiritual pain, adopting an animal can transform, and even save, their lives. Each story in the book takes a deep dive into one potent aspect of animal adoption, told through the lens of people's personal experiences with their rescued pets and the science that backs up the results. This book will resonate with readers hungering for stories of healing and redemption.
| Author | : David Rosenfelt |
| Publisher | : St. Martin's Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2013-07-23 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1250014700 |
David Rosenfelt's Dogtripping is moving and funny account of a cross-country move from California to Maine, and the beginnings of a dog rescue foundation. When mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine, he thought he had prepared for everything. They had mapped the route, brought three GPSs for backup, as well as refrigerators full of food, and stoves and microwaves on which to cook them. But traveling with twenty-five dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated, despite the RVs, the extra kibble, volunteers (including a few readers), and camping equipment. Rosenfelt recounts the adventure of moving his animal companions across the United States with humor and warmth, and tells the tale of how he and his wife became passionate foster parents for rescue dogs, culminating in the creation of the Tara Foundation and successfully placing several thousand dogs with loving families. An NPR Best Book of 2013
| Author | : Hannah Shaw |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2019-08-06 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1524744077 |
*A New York Times Bestseller* #1 National Bestseller Indie Bestseller From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens like Chloe, Tidbit, Hank, and Badger—not to mention hundreds of adorable kitten photos—Tiny but Mighty is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.
| Author | : Cara Sue Achterberg |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 373 |
| Release | : 2020-07-07 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1643134132 |
A challenging foster dog invites an experienced foster mama to explore where the endless stream of unwanted dogs is coming from and how it will ever end. After welcoming her one hundredth foster dog (and her puppies), Cara grabs her best friend, fills a van with donations, and heads south to discover what is really happening in the rural shelters where her foster dogs originate. What she discovers will break her heart and compel her to share the story of heroes and villains and plenty of good dogs, in the hope of changing this world. Cara fosters her most challenging dog yet and she and her husband are pushed to the brink of what they will do to save a dog. Cara wonders why the need seems endless. She hatches a plan to head south on a Thelma & Louise-style road trip. Each stop exposes more of the realities of rural animal shelters. The hopelessness seems unsurmountable until they discover one shelter, deep in South Carolina that has found the answers and is truly a ‘no-kill’ shelter. One Hundred Dogs and Counting will introduce the reader to many good dogs, but also to inspirational people sacrificing personal lives and fortunes to save deserving animals. It will offer not just the entertaining stories of plenty of loveable good dogs, but the real problem of unwanted animals in our rural shelters, and how the reader can be part of the solution.
| Author | : Alexandra T. Kleinkopf |
| Publisher | : Cider Mill Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-05-10 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 9781604336078 |
“You’ll appreciate this wise and thoughtful book for its abundance of excellent advice and ideas for enriching the life of your rescue dog (and your own). But you’ll love it because it has such heart and soul.” —Peter Zheutlin, New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road Every dog deserves the best life possible, regardless of his or her past. The Rescue Dog Bucket List will inspire dog owners to celebrate their best friend, with hundreds of ideas for special treats, fun activities, and exciting adventures to embark upon together. With heartwarming photographs throughout, as well as real-life stories about adopted dogs and the special experiences they’ve shared with their new families, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves their pup. Get ready to make incredible memories with your new companion, with the help of this perfect gift for every dog owner.
| Author | : Jimmy Wayne |
| Publisher | : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2017-11-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 142455439X |
Be a star that shines for others. Abandoned in an animal shelter, Ruby, an adorable mixed breed puppy with an underbite, wonders if a family will ever adopt her. When a goofy looking, scruffy-faced man stops by the shelter, he adopts Ruby. Mr. James is not the family she was expecting—but could he still be the answer to her prayers? Mr. James (known as Jimmy Wayne to his country music fans) is walking halfway across America to raise awareness for the thousands of foster children who desperately need our help. Ruby realizes that she’s not so very different from these kids: she’s scared and alone. If she doesn’t have help, she can’t have hope either. But Mr. James wants to change all that, for her and for every foster kid in the United States. On their adventure together, Mr. James teaches her about integrity, honesty, loyalty, faith, forgiveness, and trust, but mostly how love can rescue someone and forever change lives. As they walk along historic routes and locations throughout the Southeastern United States, Ruby quietly helps Mr. James overcome the issues he’s been struggling with too. By the time they get to Phoenix, both of their lives are changed for the better. But just when Ruby accepts Mr. James as her new family, an unexpected phone call challenges her to redefine family—and love—all over again. Ruby the Foster Dog will leave readers with a full heart, a desire to help foster dogs (and foster kids) find homes and forever families, and motivation to be a star that shines for others. Ruby’s story parallels the plight of the more than 400,000 children in foster care, the 30,000 who age-out annually at 18-years-young, and the 100,000+ children waiting to be adopted. To find out more, please visit Project Meet Me Halfway at ProjectMMH.org.
| Author | : Gene Stone |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2019-10-01 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 0525540377 |
A fascinating look at rescue dogs--where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family. America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance and wisdom for anyone living with rescue dogs. Far too many people think rescue dogs have irredeemable anxieties, behavior issues, or other problems. In truth, rescue dogs can--and do--become wonderful companions. This groundbreaking book will help readers understand these dogs' unique ways of thinking, learning, and loving, and leaves no questions unanswered about the plight of dogs commercially bred in the United States--and what every dog lover can do about it.
