Download or read book Man s Best Friends True Stories of the World s Most Heroic Dogs written by John McShane and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-27 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, men and women have known who to turn to in times of trouble - a dog. All over the world dogs have risked, and often lost, their lives to look after the human beings they care for. Their intelligence, devotion and astonishing courage to help humans in distress on countless occasions almost defies belief. Their stories range from Roselle the Labrador, who led her blind owner to safety from the carnage of the World Trade Centre, to the legends of Balto and Togo, two of the huskies who traversed over 1,000 kilometres of snow and ice to bring life-saving medicine to an isolated town, and Swansea Jack, the black Labrador who rescued almost 30 people from drowning and who had a statue erected in his honour. Many of the dogs featured in this book have been specially trained to help humans, a task they eagerly set about regardless of the physical risk they face as a result. Then there are the family pets who, when danger threatens, react with total disregard for their own wellbeing, caring only about one thing; protecting the humans they love.
Download or read book Dog Heroes written by Ben Holt and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2009 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea Jack, the Labrador who saved more than 25 people from drowning. Maya, the pit bull who defended her owner from a brutal attack. Max, the police German shepherd who chased and caught two convicted criminals. These are just a few of the incredible canine characters whose true stories are recounted in this inspiring collection of dog tales. Hounds from all walks of life are united within these pages. Heart-melting, dramatic and often deeply moving, Dog Heroes champions the often underestimated role of man's best friend.
Download or read book Man s Best Hero written by Ace Collins and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Lassie to Old Yeller to Rin Tin Tin to Marley, dogs have stolen our attention and our hearts. In real life, our own pets are more than just canine companions; they are members of our family. And for some, they are heroes and brave servants. In Man’s Best Hero, prolific author (and lifelong dog lover) Ace Collins provides a collection of short, dramatic stories about dogs that have gone the extra mile. Though not trained to perform heroic acts, circumstances and the remarkable bond between the dog and its owner led these animals to perform amazing feats that defy logic. Whether it is saving a drowning man, jumping in front of a truck to push a toddler to the curb, or tearing the burning clothes off a child’s back, the actions presented in these stories display courage, loyalty, intelligence, and other admirable qualities of life and faith. These compelling portraits, told first in the words of the dog and then through exciting narrative that recounts the dog’s actions, will touch reader’s hearts and will leave them with a greater appreciation for their furry friends.
Download or read book Heroic Dogs Volume 2 written by Lou Jefferson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True dog stories that will inspire and warm your heart. These incredible dog heroes have demonstrated acts of bravery, courage, and intelligence beyond and above what you would expect of man's best friend. Ask pet owners how they feel about their companions and you will no doubt be met with descriptions of love and adoration. We have a special bond with our pets, and this is especially true with our bond to dogs. Throughout history, dogs have been our faithful companions. Whether it is for hunting, protection, sport, or companionship, the relationship between people and dogs is one that is unprecedented anywhere else in the animal world. They are more than just pets; they are loyal companions, and in some cases, they are lifesavers. In this book, you will read about twelve of the most amazing heroic dogs in recent times. Each one has impacted the lives of humans in truly incredible ways. Each of these dogs comes from a different beginning and environment, but they all have something in common: incredible intuition and protective instincts. Read on to learn about these amazing creatures and the almost unbelievable ways that they have saved the lives and spirits of humans. Meet the dogs in this book: Katrina, Hurricane Katrina Savior Ginny, a fearless Rottweiler, saves paraplegic from burning truck Trakr, breaking boundaries and saving feline lives Belle, making calls to save lives Duke, most loyal babysitter Noah, canine shields, and life save Treo, the decorated war hero Kiko, the canine surgeon Yogi, saves the day after a tragic bike accident Xana, shelter dog brings life to autistic boy Tobu, Heimlich miracle Let's get started! Scroll back up and order your copy today!
Download or read book Dog Heroes written by Ben Holt and published by Summersdale Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swansea Jack, the Labrador who saved more than 25 people from drowning. Maya, the pit bull who defended her owner from a brutal attack. Max, the police German shepherd who chased and caught two convicted criminals. Connie, the Newfoundland who cares for her disabled owner. These are just a few of the incredible canine characters whose true stories are recounted in this inspiring collection of dog tales. Hounds from all walks of life are united within these pages in the search for the world's most devoted dogs. Heart-melting, dramatic, and often deeply moving, Dog Heroes champions the often underestimated role of man's best friend and gives a unique insight into the lives of both working dogs and personal companions. Each loyal dog has its own story to tell and each owner or handler has individual reasons for loving them, but these dogs have one thing in common: they are all truly dog heroes. Perfect for lovers of Marley & Me, From Baghdad with Love, and Walking Ollie.
Download or read book Heroic Dogs written by Lou Jefferson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet incredible dogs that went beyond what is expected of a man's best friend. They have shown extraordinary courage and unconditional love for their human companions. Read about their astonishing journeys.Dogs and humans have lived together for over 20,000 years. This is a book of true stories about actual dogs, the humans they knew, what they did - and what happened to them, including:* The men and dogs who saved the children of an Alaskan town from a killer disease* The men and dogs who ventured to find the North and South Poles - and the crazy lady who instigated the expedition to travel around the world from top to bottom and back, going across both Poles.* How French poodles Winkie, Chinka, and Mickey helped save 150 men from the Nazis* The exploits of two incredible American dogs in World Wars I & II* One of the first Seeing Eye dogs in the United States* And Barry, the dog who saved travelers in the Alps ... and began the St. Bernard breedScroll back up and order your copy now!
Download or read book Hero Dogs written by Peter C. Jones and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 real-life stories of canine heroism from around the world, including an New York police dog and a bomb-detecting dog in Northern Ireland. Hero Dogs celebrates the noble traits of man’s best friend—smarts, guts, devotion, perseverance, and intuition—in an extraordinary array of true stories accompanied by evocative photographs. Among the many adventurers: Mimi, a tiny peach-colored poodle, who saved a family of seven from a fiery death; Weela, an American pit bull terrier, who rescued thirty people, twenty-nine dogs, thirteen horses, and one cat from the perilous water of the swollen Tijuana River; Reona, the astonishing Rottweiler, who jumped three fences during an earthquake to come to the aid of an epileptic child. Everyone loves a hero, and everyone loves a dog. Here is a book that unites the two.
Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Ben Holt and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life isn’t perfect, but dogs certainly make it better Meet the incredible dogs in this inspiring collection of true stories, championing the often underestimated role of man’s best friend Daisy, the tiny Dachshund who put her life on the line to save her humans from a bear. Charco, the veteran sniffer dog who has saved countless human lives, and yet still keeps his tail wagging. Delta, the dog who died trying to protect her young owner from a volcano – after already having saved his life three times. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that dogs are pretty great. But when it comes to facing peril, these loyal creatures always seem willing to step up to the mark and become true doggy heroes. Whether they’re saving humans from dangerous people or situations, helping the sick, fighting crime or just following their animal instincts to do good, the true stories featured in this expanded and updated collection prove that dogs aren’t just man’s best friend – they’re also inspirational, courageous and selfless companions to us all.
Download or read book Heroic Dogs Volume 2 Large Print Edition written by Lou Jefferson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-21 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True dog stories that will inspire and warm your heart. These incredible dog heroes have demonstrated acts of bravery, courage, and intelligence beyond and above what you would expect of man's best friend. *** LARGE PRINT EDITION***Ask pet owners how they feel about their companions and you will no doubt be met with descriptions of love and adoration. We have a special bond with our pets, and this is especially true with our bond to dogs.Throughout history, dogs have been our faithful companions. Whether it is for hunting, protection, sport, or companionship, the relationship between people and dogs is one that is unprecedented anywhere else in the animal world. They are more than just pets; they are loyal companions, and in some cases, they are lifesavers.In this book, you will read about twelve of the most amazing heroic dogs in recent times. Each one has impacted the lives of humans in truly incredible ways. Each of these dogs comes from a different beginning and environment, but they all have something in common: incredible intuition and protective instincts. Read on to learn about these amazing creatures and the almost unbelievable ways that they have saved the lives and spirits of humans.Meet the dogs in this book: Katrina, Hurricane Katrina Savior Ginny, a fearless Rottweiler, saves paraplegic from burning truck Trakr, breaking boundaries and saving feline livesBelle, making calls to save lives Duke, most loyal babysitter Noah, canine shields, and life saver Treo, the decorated war hero Kiko, the canine surgeon Yogi, saves the day after a tragic bike accident Xana, shelter dog brings life to autistic boy Tobu, Heimlich miracle Let's get started! Scroll back up and order your copy today!
Download or read book Heroic Dogs Large Print Edition written by Lou Jefferson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** LARGE PRINT EDITION*** Meet incredible dogs that went beyond what is expected of a man's best friend. They have shown extraordinary courage and unconditional love for their human companions. Read about their astonishing journeys. *** LARGE PRINT EDITION*** Dogs and humans have lived together for over 20,000 years. This is a book of true stories about actual dogs, the humans they knew, what they did - and what happened to them, including: The men and dogs who saved the children of an Alaskan town from a killer disease The men and dogs who ventured to find the North and South Poles - and the crazy lady who instigated the expedition to travel around the world from top to bottom and back, going across both Poles. How French poodles Winkie, Chinka, and Mickey helped save 150 men from the Nazis The exploits of two incredible American dogs in World Wars I & II One of the first Seeing Eye dogs in the United States And Barry, the dog who saved travelers in the Alps ... and began the St. Bernard breed Scroll back up and grab your copy today!
Download or read book Dog s Best Friend written by Simon Garfield and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fascinating, informative and highly entertaining expedition through the highways and byways of dogdom.” —John Bradshaw, New York Times bestselling author of Dog Sense A charming meditation on the relationship between humans and dogs, drawing upon history, science, art, and personal experience to illuminate a magical bond that has endured millennia—from the New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type. “Ludo is now an elderly gentleman, and we would do almost anything to ensure his continued happiness. We schedule our days around his needs—his mealtimes, his walks, the delivery of his life-saving medication (he has epilepsy, poor love). We spend a bizarrely large amount of our disposable income on him, and he never sends a card of thanks. When he’s not with us for a few days, the house feels extraordinarily empty. I feel so fortunate to know him.” Ludo is a dog—Simon Garfield’s beloved black Labrador retriever, one of millions of canines who have become integral parts of our lives. But how did the dog become top dog? How did these faithful animals come to assist us not only in hunting, but in bomb disposal and cancer detection—and ultimately become our closest companions? Dog’s Best Friend examines how this bond developed over the centuries, and how it has transformed countless lives, both human and canine. Garfield begins with the earliest visual representations—dogs depicted in ancient rock art—and ends at the laboratory that first sequenced the canine genome. Along the way, we meet the legendary Corgis of Buckingham Palace, the dogs of the Soviet space program, the world’s first labradoodle, and a border collie that can identify more than a thousand different plush toys. Garfield reveals the secrets of the world’s best dog trainers, takes us inside the wild world of dog breeding and dog shows, and unearths the deep psychological roots of the human-dog link. And Ludo pops his snout in from time to time as well. A celebration of this deep interspecies connection, delivered with Simon Garfield’s inimitable wit, Dog’s Best Friend offers delights and insights for anyone who has ever loved a dog.
Download or read book The Divinity of Dogs written by Jennifer Skiff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face. I am among the ranks of millions of people who appreciate the souls of dogs and know they are a gift of pure love and an example of all that is good.” —Jennifer Skiff The Divinity of Dogs is about the moments you learn something profound about life from an experience with a dog. Featuring more than seventy stories culled from hundreds of submissions to the author’s website, these inspiring and heartwarming true stories show where love, tolerance, comfort, compassion, loyalty, joyfulness, and even death have provided experiences that have led to spiritual enlightenment. You’ll meet Little Bit, the Chihuahua who detected a small lump in her owner’s breast, a growth even doctors couldn’t find. There’s Emma, the devoted Rottweiler who ferociously grabbed her owner’s arm at the moment he was trying to commit suicide, saving his life. You’ll be inspired by Luna, the Retriever who dragged her owner to safety after she collapsed late at night in a field. And you’ll fall in love with the many dogs who simply provide steady comfort when needed— dogs like Bo, the Boxer who soothed his mistress after the loss of her son. The author also weaves her own experiences with dogs throughout the book, showing how they comforted her through mistreatment as a child, a divorce, and a cancer diagnosis. The stories that make up The Divinity of Dogs provide hope, help, and healing for readers in the complex and difficult times in which we live. Whether you believe dogs are divine or are actually a gift from the divine, The Divinity of Dogs gives you permission to accept what you know: dogs are healers, educators, protectors, and tangible examples of pure love.
Download or read book Unlikely Friendships Dogs written by Jennifer S. Holland and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new book from the New York Times bestselling series. Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, and remarkable bravery are from the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes, as well as other books and calendars, with nearly two million copies in print. Meet Rex, a German shepherd who learned to love and trust again through the improbable friendship of a goose. The pit bull named Dolly, whose antics with her best friend, Sheldon the tortoise, include games of tag. For the millions of dog lovers, this heartwarming and inspirational book celebrates 37 stories of unusual canine companionship.
Download or read book Soldier Dogs written by Maria Goodavage and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading reporter offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them. People all over the world have been riveted by the story of Cairo, the Belgian Malinois who was a part of the Navy SEAL team that led the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. A dog's natural intelligence, physical abilities, and pure loyalty contribute more to our military efforts than ever before. You don't have to be a dog lover to be fascinated by the idea that a dog-the cousin of that furry guy begging for scraps under your table-could be one of the heroes who helped execute the most vital and high-tech military mission of the new millennium. Now Maria Goodavage, editor and featured writer for one of the world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, retirement, and adoption into the families of fallen soldiers, Goodavage talks to leading dog-cognition experts about why dogs like nothing more than to be on a mission with a handler they trust, no matter how deadly the IEDs they are sniffing, nor how far they must parachute or rappel from aircraft into enemy territory. "Military working dogs live for love and praise from their handlers," says Ron Aiello, president of the United States War Dogs Association and a former marine scout dog handler. "The work is all a big game, and then they get that pet, that praise. They would do anything for their handler." This is an unprecedented window into the world of these adventurous, loving warriors.
Download or read book Hero Dogs written by Donna M. Jackson and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-09-26 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning journalist takes a look at extraordinary canines, presenting real stories from the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, along with historical and scientific facts and dramatic photos in color and b&w.
Download or read book My Dog Is a Hero written by Anita Ganeri and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Presents an introduction to helper dogs who are able to save lives and assist during dangerous rescues, offering insight into their special training and describing the variety of tasks they are qualified to perform.
Download or read book The Cruelest Miles The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic written by Gay Salisbury and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2005-02-17 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A stirring tale of survival, thanks to man's best friend." —Seattle Times When a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska, in 1925, the local doctor knew that without a fresh batch of antitoxin, his patients would die. The lifesaving serum was a thousand miles away, the port was icebound, and planes couldn't fly in blizzard conditions—only the dogs could make it. The heroic dash of dog teams across the Alaskan wilderness to Nome inspired the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and immortalized Balto, the lead dog of the last team whose bronze statue still stands in New York City's Central Park. This is the greatest dog story, never fully told until now.
