Found Dogs: Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet
Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned—at animal shelters, racetracks, or on the side of the road. Many of these animals end their days without ever knowing a caring human hand, but some are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. And these dogs, often rescued from death’s door, seem to have even more than the usual canine capacity for love and loyalty. Found Dogs is full of wonderful photos and words by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways. Celebrities from Peter...
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Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned—at animal shelters, racetracks, or on the side of the road. Many of these animals end their days without ever knowing a caring human hand, but some are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. And these dogs, often rescued from death’s door, seem to have even more than the usual canine capacity for love and loyalty. Found Dogs is full of wonderful photos and words by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways. Celebrities from Peter Mayle, Jamie Lee Curtis, Al Gore, and Bobby Short to everyday heroes who have found dogs--from purebreds to scruffy mix-breeds--that have become service dogs, protectors, and friends, offering solace, aid, companionship, and inspiration.Found Dogs is a moving tribute to the power of love between people and dogs--how that love has transformed dogs who were lost, and the people who were lucky enough to find them.
In Praise of Lost and Found DogsIntroductionFound Dogs1Adopting a Dog119Organizations125Recommended Reading127
\ From the Publisher"A Surprise publishing hit."--USA Today\ "Profiles in love."--Family Circle\ "An inspiring book with stories and photographs of special pets rescued from the pound."--The Atlanta Journal and Constitution\ "Read and weep, laugh and let go...If you believe in a higher power, serendipity, angels, or even the generosity of the human spirit, you will love this book. It's full of tail-thumpers."--Akron Beacon Journal\ \ \ \
