Dogs to the Rescue: Inspirational Stories of Four-Footed Heroes

by M.R. Wells

From the beloved author of Four Paws from Heaven (nearly 125,000 copies sold) comes a new devotional for everyone who’s ever loved a dog. This collection of short devotions features inspirational stories of rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and dogs that help their humans in unexpected ways.

Discover what pets can teach us about the love of the Master; the blessings of obedience; how helping a friend can help you too.

These heartwarming tales of doggie heroics will teach you that who you are on the inside matters most—and that with God (and a furry friend!) on your side, there’s no obstacle you can’t overcome.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Christian

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

M.R. Wells has written extensively for children’s television and video programming, including several Disney shows, the animated PBS series Adventures from The Book of Virtues, and the action video series Bibleman. She lives in California with three dogs and two cats.

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book about dogs helping their people in astounding ways with the author comparing their deeds with God's love and ways He helps us.

[Miles Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute ,heart felt stories. The importance having a dog

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meaningful devotions for dog lovers

Wells weaves beautiful tales of dogs rescuing their humans from a variety of trials, then correlates each trait to a trait of God's protection, encouragement,and provision for His children. Great devotionals for elementary age through adult. Give yourself time to read with discernment, and to use the thought-provoking questions that follow each story to deepen your walk with God.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me want to get a dog. I loved the inspirational stories about the amazing dogs that were featured. But the connecting devotionals made it even more special. Much enjoyed and appreciated.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wells ties together endearing stories about dogs with stories and characteristics of God that help me view both in a new light.

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

First of all, "Inspirational Stories" should really be "Devotionals with story lead-ins". And perhaps I would have enjoyed this more if I had taken more 'devotional' approach to reading it - one per day. However, since I didn't know they were devotions, I tried to read like a collection of short stories. Some of them were very good - but I felt others were 'forced'.

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book! I liked this book because Wells tied in dog stories with the devotionals. The dog stories were very touching, and the devotionals helped me to look at “common” Bible stories in a different way.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love dogs and I am a Catholic who goes to church every Sunday and I am also a Eucharistic minister… But… This book’s just a little too preachy for me.

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great 👍

I enjoyed this book
Interesting references
Crossed real life with Bible stories

Will be reading again soon
Take a chance to Enjoy

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author collected stories about dogs and then tied elements of those stories to Bible stories to create a sort of devotional format. I chose to read it as a book rather than as devotionals (where I usually read 1 or 2 at a time). Because of this, I began to feel that the book was rather long. I did enjoy the stories about various dogs (though I did also think that toward the end of the book, some of the stories were not as compelling as some of the earlier ones.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

very interesting the way she combines the stories of how dogs have helped humans with the ways God has helped His people as we read in scripture.If you are not familiar with the Bible this could be a good introduction.

[Kerri Anne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hated this book. Not at all what I expected it to be. It contained more preaching about religion than it did about dogs. Also, the stories about dogs were, for the most part, unremarkable.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended for all Dog Lovers.