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What shelter dogs need is obvious--a home. But how do we find all those homes That question sends bestselling writer and lifelong dog lover Amy Sutherland on a quest to find the answers in her own volunteer work and beyond. The result is an unforgettable and inspiring trip through the world of homeless dogs and the people who work so hard to save them.
Rescuing Penny Jane introduces readers to dogs like Alfred, a loony, gorilla-sized Goldendoodle, intent on jumping on absolutely everyone at the shelter; Rugby, the crippled pit bull--mix puppy who was found abandoned on a roadside; and Brody, an overly exuberant and misunderstood German shepherd mix. Then there are the author's own adopted dogs: Penny Jane, the terribly skittish stray from a Maine farm who repeatedly pushes Amy's patience to its limits; and Walter Joe, who acts like a rabid dog in the shelter only to become a marshmallow in his new home. She also delves into the history of rescue dogs, like Sido, the sheltie mix who inspired the no-kill movement; Sadie, the Civil War dog who braved Gettysburg; and Bummer and Lazarus, San Francisco's famous nineteenth-century stray dogs.
Through conversations with leading shelter directors, researchers, trainers, adoption counselors, and caretakers across the country, Sutherland offers a nuanced, fully informed picture of the rescue world, along with its challenges, champions, and triumphs. Rich, moving, and at times laugh-out-loud funny, Rescuing Penny Jane ultimately explores what it is to be a Canis lupus familiaris and what it is to be a Homo sapien.
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*Starred Review* The U.S. is known to be a dog-loving society, with one out of three households owning a dog. And yet, it also has a homeless-dog population problem that results in one-third or more of all dogs in shelters being euthanized each year, often for issues of space rather than behavioral or health problems. In Sutherland's (Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched, 2006) newest book, the author gives readers an inside glimpse into the shelter world nationwide, and into the lives of those who work so tirelessly for each animal that walks in the door. She covers many relevant topics, such as the bond between dog and person, the pit bull problem, anxious adolescent dogs, and the psychology behind owner relinquishments. However, the true strength of this book lies in Sutherland's ability to give an honest and engaging portrayal of her journey from dog lover to dedicated shelter volunteer. She seamlessly interweaves a narrative of the dogs she has loved over the years warts and all. Reader, beware: you may find yourself falling in love with each one, too.--Spanner, Alison Copyright 2016 Booklist
Table of Contents
Prologue: Going to the Dogs | p. 1 |
1 Strays | p. 21 |
2 Fearful Dogs | p. 43 |
3 The Bond | p. 65 |
4 Boston | p. 79 |
5 The Story of Sido | p. 99 |
6 Jumpy-Mouthies | p. 119 |
7 Pitties I Have Loved | p. 139 |
8 Life in the Kennels | p. 161 |
9 Matchmaking | p. 187 |
10 The Great Migration | p. 211 |
11 Keeping Dogs Home | p. 231 |
12 What to Do with Rugby? | p. 255 |
Author's Note | p. 269 |
Acknowledgments | p. 271 |