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S'està carregant… Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highwayde Peter Zheutlin
   Top Five Books of 2016 (202) Best Books About Animals (105) No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.  Jacsun | Oct 5, 2021 |   jhawn | Jul 31, 2017 | If you love dogs, this will be an emotional read. Maybe you will even be moved to help in your own way. I was alerted to this book by Book Gorilla and got it as Whispersync on the cheap. (  ) jetangen4571 | Jun 21, 2016 | To be honest, not sure how I ended up with this book recommended to me but it's wonderful. From small town Zanesville, Ohio where we meet Greg, Adella, Connor and Tommy to Keri in Louisiana and Kathy and Tom outside Houston. This truly is a miracle network. As Greg said, hours ago, these dogs would have died and they were given new life in their forever homes. It's amazing and somewhat frightening to realize how many dogs need problems and that even an improved euthanasia rate is still a heartbreakingly large number of animals dying I'm so glad the author adopted Albie from Labs4Rescue which led to the article in Parade and then this book. I felt as if I got to know these people and their dogs. I wish I had space to adopt because so many animals need homes. ( ) skinglist | Jun 10, 2016 | As with life; there is a balance of sad and joyful moments in these pages. Reading Rescue Road made me hold my own fur babies closer, thankful to be a foster failure dog parent. Everyone that loves animals can do something to help them; from spay/neuter to fostering, to volunteering, to spreading the word to friends and on social media we can change what happens to dogs and cats and give them a better life. I loved the writing and the stories so I’m giving this book a 5 star rating. ( ) PamelaBarrett | Oct 20, 2015 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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HTML:"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful." - Dean Koontz How far would you go to save a life? This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love. For years, Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever. Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving "forever families" up north looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward??where thousands of strays roam the streets??and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans, and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all. A heartwarming, awe-inspiring story of how one man can impact so many lives, human and puppy alike. Fans of Marley and Me, Oogy: The Dog Only A Family Could Love, and You Had Me At Woof will be inspired and touched by this story. What readers are saying about Rescue Road:"I stand in awe of those who can do this kind of rescue work, for their persistence, compassion and willingness to get dirty in the service of animals." "a heartwarming & eye opening journey into the world of dog rescue." "I highly recommend this book if you are looking to restore your faith in humanity." "a heart-warming story that reaffirms there are many compassionate people who work tirelessly to save dogs." What reviewers are saying about Rescue Road:"An unabashedly sentimental and affecting portrait of a modern-day animal-loving hero." - Kirkus "a canine caravan with heart and soul..." - Teresa Rhyne, author of the #1 NYT bestseller The Dog Lived (And So Will I) "Heartwarming doesn't suffice to describe it... restores faith in humanity." - Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know "A tender, inspiring homage..." - Matthew Gilbert, author of Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park "Inspiring and riveting new book...a must-read..." - The Bar No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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The author, Peter Zheutlin, is obviously a dog lover. He has to be to go on a no-nonsense truck ride with hundreds of dogs from the hot southern states to the north. The organizer of a dog rescue team, Greg Mahle, is on a mission to find homes for these lovable friends. He is on a frugal budget with a strict timeline to get hundreds of dogs to a new place to live. It's not easy as things happen on the road such as storms. That doesn't stop Greg. He is driven with his passion to save these dogs.
The author doesn't miss a beat with his words. He writes with clarity about the difficult truth of how thousands of dogs are euthanized every year. There's too many dogs and not enough people to take care of them. Dogs often have sad eyes hoping that they will be picked to live with someone that loves them. The reader learns about how many dogs are left to die when no longer needed, starved and abused by owners. It's definitely a difficult book to read. Yet, it's a book everyone should pick up as it tells the truth about not only dogs but how Americans need to be educated.
There is some happy news, however, when new owners pick up the adopted animals and love them to pieces. These are the lucky dogs. It's my hope that more people will read this book and spread the importance of rescue and donating to those that are doing good work for all animals.
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