Dogs, Donkeys and Circus Performers

by Janine Jacques

Hilarous stories of animal adventures on a path to making the world a better place for all creatures; big, small, four legged and two legged. However, the book is not just about animals, its about thinking outside the box, checking your ego at the gate, living a purposeful life that benefits others, and most importantly laughing through life's challenges.

Genres: Animals

150 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2013

About the author

Janine Jacques, MBA, MSCIS, PH.D - an Associate Professor. Founder of the Equine Rescue Network (ERN) which rescues "at risk" horses. She is the daughter of Carlene White, Founder of the Service Dog Project which provides service dogs to people with mobility issues. A one time author - benefits from the book go toward the ERN and SDP.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining book about the origins of the Service Dog Project and Crazy Acres. I could tell Carlene was a character from the first Daily Doggie I read and the tales in this book prove it. I hope Janine and Carlene put another book out and tell more stories from their incredible lives. Hopefully someday I can go for Sunday Stew and meet the entire cast of characters in Ipswich, MA.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Thank you Janine and Carlene for sharing the stories with us. I laughed and cried reading the book, and came away from it thinking about the "wealth" in my own life. Again, thank you!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Service Dog Project, and love watching them on explore.org and reading Carlene's blog. This book is a great, funny tribute to Carlene and all the wonderful people who make it happen. A very fun read!

[Tina Shonk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, touching and hysterical all in one! Read it in one sitting. I follow SDP daily and this was a great look at how it was started!

[Christa Leger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Carlene and the SDP. Hearing things from her daughter is an amazing perspective. I learned so much about the organization from this book and Carlene herself. I'm so happy this book was written.

[jean vangel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun to read

Anyone who has tried to control an active dog or child we love common sense solutions. I would have loved being a kid on that farm.

[Martine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of hearing Ms. Jacques speak at a fund raiser to benefit rescue horses. I bought her book and found the stories hilarious and delightful.

[Lee Ralston · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a laugh out loud wonderful read. Thanks to Janine and Carlene for sharing their lives and the Service Dog Project with us. They are truly good people and so enjoyable to read the book and to watch them on explore.org. These ladies make this world a better place. Their experiences are even funnier knowing that everything is true.

[Lo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for an airplane trip except you will laugh out loud until you are crying! Funny, educational and so enjoyable. It's a short and easy read that will delight anybody who loves animals. It's all true too!

[Jennifer Morefield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Such a wonderful book about animals in need and rescue. I love the work done w/great danes. What wonderful dogs they are! Mobility dogs are a perfect use for them. Also, I enjoyed the horse rescue discussions. Horses have a difficult life in our world today. Very worthy read!

[Karen M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Janine Jacques brings to life what it was like to grow up on "Crazy Acres." Hilarious! After following SDP for almost a year, I enjoyed getting a behind the scenes look at how it all began.