Shelter Dogs: Amazing Stories of Adopted Strays

An important book. Lots of information about how shelters, and families, can better care for dogs and help them be happy & successful. And of course the stories point out that there are many many mixed-breed dogs that would make terrific family dogs, even service dogs, and generally be a lot healthier than inbred 'purebred' dogs. Don't pay a breeder! Rescue, instead!!

And if you learn that utility workers in your community are authorized to use Mace, ask the hard questions about whether they're trained to avoid doing so.

I do wonder why the shelter didn't promptly bathe and groom Tipper & Tyler, though... certainly a clean dog is much more appealing to potential adoptive families. Of course some volunteer time etc. is needed for that show more chore, but I'd think it'd be worth it.

Anyway, lovely book... even if, like me, you'd never actually want a dog of your own! show less

Each of the eight chapters of this book is about a dog who was rescued from shelter and went on to become an outstanding pet or service dog. There's Zorro, who endured lonely months before being adopted, but went on to become a champion at flyball. Bridgette journeyed from abandonment to a shelter through training at a women's prison with the Prison Pet Partnership Program (PPPP) to become a seizure-alert dog. Tyler, a border collie, was blind until a shelter volunteer adopted him and paid for the surgery to remove his cataracts.
Each dog is unique in its personality and gifts. The people who adopted them exemplify mercy and caring. Dog and owners come together in these pages to make a joyful and inspiring read.

Heartwarming stories of shelter dogs lucky enough to be saved. Some of them made me cry, such wonderful sweet dogs, given a second chance by such wonderful people. Miracles really can happen.

The photo and title say it all.
I love a happy ending for a shelter dog