Download or read book Another Good Dog written by Cara Sue Achterberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Adventures in Dog Fostering written by S. Corley Riccio and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10-02 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mutual Rescue written by Carol Novello and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book My Old Dog written by Laura T. Coffey and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.

Download or read book Dogtripping written by David Rosenfelt and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-07-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book Gracie to the Rescue written by Katie Rynkiewich and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracie to the rescue is a children's book that narrates the adventures of a little rescue dog. We grow with Gracie and see her start in Colorado, living in foster care and happy adoption story.

Download or read book One Hundred Dogs and Counting written by Cara Sue Achterberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Tiny But Mighty written by Hannah Shaw and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *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.

Download or read book The Rescue Dog Bucket List written by Alexandra T. Kleinkopf and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.

Download or read book Rudy the Dog written by Jennifer Van Skiver and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with friends, Rudy travels on the "Rescue Express" all the way from Texas to Utah. This is a chance for Rudy to find a forever family at the "Super Adoption". Read along as Rudy tells you about his "Adoption Adventure". From the Author: Hi there! I'm Jennifer Van Skiver. I have loved reading books and have been an animal lover since I was a little girl! Now that my children are grown, I have more time to volunteer and spend time with my furry kids. I love volunteering with Best Friends Animal Society and through them I was able to foster dogs. One of my foster dogs was little Rudy, which we ended up adopting. This book and books to come will be about Rudy, Lincoln and Sage and their adventures. When I am not writing, I am working in the environmental field, volunteering, or on an adventure with my family and furry kids. If you would like to see more of the real Rudy The Dog and his adventures, you can follow Rudy on Instagram @rudythedogadventures 10% of this book's proceeds will be donated to the Best Friends Animal Society. For more information about fostering, adoption or volunteering visit: utah.bestfriends.org or bestfriends.org.For more information about fostering, adoption or volunteering visit: utah.bestfriends.org or bestfriends.org.

Download or read book Pet Rescue Adventures Puppy Tales Collection Paw Fect 4 Book Set written by Holly Webb and published by Pet Rescue Adventures. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This boxed set includes four delightful books from the best-selling chapter book series, Pet Rescue Adventures. Four best-selling chapter books are included in this boxed set, Puppy Tales Collection, from the Pet Rescue Adventures series. Included are: The Unwanted Puppy, The Sad Puppy, The Homesick Puppy, and Jessie the Lonely Puppy. Pet Rescue Adventures is a series of heartwarming animal tales. Each book focuses on one kitten or puppy and their unique journey to find their new "forever home". A wonderful collection of heartwarming tales, perfect for animal lovers!

Download or read book The Amazing Adventures of Grover McBane Rescue Dog written by Claire Garth and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2018-12-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amazing Adventures of Grover McBane, Rescue Dog brings together the five classic stories about this inspirational dog into one book for the first time: Grover Finds a Home (Shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize 2017) Grover's New Friends Grover Benji and Nanna Jean Grover, Stretch and the Broken Leg Grover and Squeak's Farm Adventure The Grover McBane series proudly supports the work of the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.

Download or read book You Had Me at Woof written by Julie Klam and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look out for Julie's new book, The Almost Legendary Morris Sisters. The hilarious and heartfelt chronicle of a woman learning the secrets of love, health, and happiness from some very surprising teachers: her dogs. Julie Klam was thirty, single, and working as a part-time clerk in an insurance company, wondering if she would ever meet the man she could spend the rest of her life with. And then it happened. She met the irresistible Otto, her first in a long line of Boston terriers, and fell instantly in love. You Had Me at Woof is the often hilarious and always sincere story of how one woman discovered life's most important lessons from her relationships with her canine companions. From Otto, Julie realized what it might feel like to find "the one." She learned to share her home, her heart, and her limited resources with another, and she found an authentic friend in the process. But that was just the beginning. Over the years her brood has grown to one husband, one daughter, and several Boston terriers. And although she had much to learn about how to care for them-walks at 2 a.m., vet visits, behavior problems-she was surprised and delighted to find that her dogs had more wisdom to convey to her than she had ever dreamed. And caring for them has made her a better person-and completely and utterly opened her heart. Riotously funny and unexpectedly poignant, You Had Me at Woof recounts the hidden surprises, pleasures, and revelations of letting any mutt, beagle, terrier, or bulldog go charging through your world. Watch a Video

Download or read book Adventures with Adoptable Dogs written by Rachael Rodgers and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique gift and engaging resource for dog lovers of all types! Advocates for pet adoption--along with those who have already adopted a pet or are considering fostering one--are always interested in finding the best ways to gain positive exposure for the animals in their care in the most efficient, positive, and cost-effective way possible. By making engaging and thoughtful online posts, social media can provide this exposure for free! Featuring fun photos and descriptions of several silly, skeptical, sweet, and sometimes brilliant dogs encountered at various shelters, Adventures with Adoptable Dogs is a useful social-media resource and playful gift book that will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone of dog lovers of all kinds.

Download or read book Pup Culture written by Victoria Lily Shaffer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare yourself for every step of the dog adoption process and make your new best friend’s life the happiest and healthiest it can be with these fostering and adoption tips and tales from dog-loving expert Victoria Schaffer. Adopting a dog and making them the newest member of your family can sometimes feel like a daunting task. How do you know what dog is right for you? What do you need to know about the adoption process? And how do you make sure your new best friend has the best life possible while they’re settling into their new home? Pup Culture is here to help. Pup Culture is a well-deserved ode to man’s best friend. Fostering-extraordinaire Victoria Lily Shaffer presents a wide-ranging collection of dog adoption and fostering tales, tips, handy checklists, heartwarming stories, and Q&A’s from both celebs—like Dan Levy, Glenn Close, and David Letterman—as well as everyday dog lovers. These inspiring stories and lessons dig deep into the beloved relationships between dogs and humans, from exploring the harrowing journey of finding your perfect “fur-ever” companion to spotlighting the selfless, dedicated community of rescuers that help save and change lives.

Download or read book Arthur written by Mikael Lindnord and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The uplifting true story of an extreme athlete, a stray dog, and how they found each other. “Heroic and heartwarming” (Forbes), this unbelievable adventure will make readers laugh, gasp, cry, and see rescue dogs with a whole new perspective. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MARK WAHLBERG—STREAMING ON STARZ When you're racing 435 miles through the jungles and mountains of South America, the last thing you need is a stray dog tagging along. But that's exactly what happened to Mikael Lindnord, captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, when he threw a scruffy but dignified mongrel a meatball one afternoon. When the team left the next day, the dog followed. Try as they might, they couldn't lose him—and soon Mikael realized that he didn't want to. Crossing rivers, battling illness and injury, and struggling through some of the toughest terrain on the planet, the team and the dog walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed together toward the finish line, where Mikael decided he would save the dog, now named Arthur, and bring him back to his family in Sweden, whatever it took. Illustrated with candid photographs, Arthur provides a testament to the amazing bond between dogs and people.

Download or read book The Epic Adventures of Little Red Dog written by David Hickey and published by Mr. Dave. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epic Adventures of Little Red Dog, Second Edition, is a story about a rescue dog's long and sometimes harrowing journey from a farm to his forever home in a Northern Kentucky suburb. It's a heartwarming tale of friendship, second chances, and the healing power of love.Based on a mixture of real events and fiction, The Epic Adventures of Little Red Dog describes the life of an excessively curious beagle who, as a very young puppy, loses his happy home after creating a ruckus in the henhouse and eating a Shepherd's pie that was to have been dinner for the farmer and his family.Driven to a lonely field and left to fend for himself, Little Red Dog is soon befriended by a wise mole named Kirby. This delightful creature - who speaks several languages and communicates across vast distances using a mole tunnel network - guides Little Red Dog as he travels in search of a loving family. When the little beagle is attacked and suffers a life-threatening injury, Kirby finds help and then, after his friend is placed in the care of animal shelter foster care volunteers, figures out a way to reunite with him miles and miles away.Young (and not-so-young) readers will delight in the characters that populate this simply illustrated book. They include Sally the Skunk, Penny the Porcupine, Three Paws the Cat, The Dog Named Little Chicken, and a cheeky squirrel who unwittingly imparts a lesson about The Circle of Life.With twice the number of illustrations than the original, The Epic Adventures of Little Red Dog, 2nd. Ed. is a kid-friendly but surprisingly worldly look at not only dog rescue, but the efforts of men and women and boys and girls to remake their lives. It's a delightful story, dedicated to animal rescue volunteers who help to adopt more than 3.2 million dogs and cats each year. Black and White Interior.