To The Rescue: Found Dogs with a Mission
Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned–at racetracks, animal shelters or just on the side of the road. Although many of these animals end their days without ever experiencing a loving relationship with a human being, a few are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. And these dogs, many rescued from death’s door, seem to have even more than the usual canine capacity for love an loyalty. You’ll meet found dogs who are service dogs, protectors, and friends, offering solace, aid, companionship and inspiration. Like other dogs, found dogs give all this and more, but, ever grateful, they often seem to give 110 percent. 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.
Below are some of the stories you’ll find in Found Dogs.
- Dorsey, a timid German shepherd, abused by a previous owner, who came out of his shell thanks to a loving family. He is now a qualified Search and Rescue dog and a frequent visitor to a local nursing home where he has charmed all the residents with his calm friendliness
- Jett, who came to live with Jefferson, a physically impaired child. Jett himself was physically impaired when adopted due to a bout with a virus. Boy and dog immediately bonded, and each has since succeeded and flourished largely due to their friendship with one another.
Animal adoption activist and author Elise Lufkin has always been enthralled by the bond between humans and dogs. During her volunteer work at animal shelters over the years, she’s witnessed many special relationships that blossom when animals are adopted.
In this book she shares stories of people giving much more than a good home to their dogs – they’re helping them to bring comfort, assistance and happiness to others in need.
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