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My Rescue Dog Rescued Me: Amazing True Stories of Adopted Canine Heroes
Meet the inspirational dogs who went from being rescued to becoming rescuer, in these incredible true stories.
You’ll read all about…
• Toby, the golden retriever who performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to save his owner’s life
• Liam, the Lhaso Apso–Poodle mix who helped his owner battle an eating disorder
• Hercules, the St Bernard who saved his owners from burglars on the first day he moved in
• Alfie, the terrier who gave a bullied girl a new lease of life
… as well as many other canine heroes who came to their owner’s aid – whether it was saving them from physical threats, or helping them to recover from mental illness, PTSD and bereavement.
These remarkable dogs all repaid the love and appreciation that their owners displayed in rescuing them. Let these uplifting stories warm your heart, and show you that adopted dogs truly are man’s best friend.
You’ll read all about…
• Toby, the golden retriever who performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to save his owner’s life
• Liam, the Lhaso Apso–Poodle mix who helped his owner battle an eating disorder
• Hercules, the St Bernard who saved his owners from burglars on the first day he moved in
• Alfie, the terrier who gave a bullied girl a new lease of life
… as well as many other canine heroes who came to their owner’s aid – whether it was saving them from physical threats, or helping them to recover from mental illness, PTSD and bereavement.
These remarkable dogs all repaid the love and appreciation that their owners displayed in rescuing them. Let these uplifting stories warm your heart, and show you that adopted dogs truly are man’s best friend.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2016
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September 4, 2020
I am a real dog lover. So, this book warmed my heart and touched my emotions.
I highly recommend with a serious tissue alert.
I highly recommend with a serious tissue alert.
September 3, 2020
A Must Read for Dog Lovers
First, read this book with box of tissues handy. All the stories are heartwarming and inspirational, but many of them are also sad. They include examples of both great and horrific human behavior, but the dog's are uniformly wonderful. The book includes stories from both the U.S. and the UK, but the spelling and language are UK style in all instances. This was disconcerting at first, but eventually it didn't matter.
First, read this book with box of tissues handy. All the stories are heartwarming and inspirational, but many of them are also sad. They include examples of both great and horrific human behavior, but the dog's are uniformly wonderful. The book includes stories from both the U.S. and the UK, but the spelling and language are UK style in all instances. This was disconcerting at first, but eventually it didn't matter.
May 31, 2019
I'm a sucker for dog stories and this one satisfies on so many levels. Photos of the dogs would have been the icing on the cake for this book Adopt don't shop!
December 3, 2023
If you love dogs, especially rescue dogs, this book will warm your heart.
Filled with a collection of short stories of rescues and what makes them so amazing.
Warning may make you want to run and adopt all the dogs at your local shelter or rescue. 🐕
Filled with a collection of short stories of rescues and what makes them so amazing.
Warning may make you want to run and adopt all the dogs at your local shelter or rescue. 🐕
August 29, 2020
Excellent Book
All of the pets I have had were adopted. I would never consider buying from a breeder. This compilation of stories touched my heart. I think that this book would appeal to ALL dog lovers. Great book.
All of the pets I have had were adopted. I would never consider buying from a breeder. This compilation of stories touched my heart. I think that this book would appeal to ALL dog lovers. Great book.
May 16, 2021
This was a cute little book; a collection of real-life stories about people who adopted dogs from rescue centres who then went on to have a positive impact on their owners.
Some of these stories are more interesting than others, but all of them show the amazing effects of dog ownership (and all the better that all of these people adopted their dogs rather than shopping for them - even the hypoallergenic and pedigree ones).
One thing that I enjoyed was that some of the stories really were quite incredible and really show the potential and intelligence of dogs (especially ones that most people would perhaps ‘write off’ as a hopeless case). It’s an easy book to pick up and put back down again as each of the stories are only a few pages long.
However, I did find this to be a significant disadvantage also. By about halfway through I was a bit fatigued by the volume of stories, and their short length made some of these stories completely forgettable and shadowed by the more impressive or extraordinary tales. This is a real shame as there is a decent story in each of the accounts. I think it’s obvious that the author has a history in journalism as opposed to literature, as it feels like each story is short and sharp, like a catchy article. This will be good for some readers, but I came away feeling a bit frustrated. I wanted to know more about the context, the setting, the gruelling experiences of making a sick dog well again or training a dog that isn’t used to being in a house. It just felt like there was a spark missing in that each story was rushed through.
I’d recommend this to people who love animals, especially dogs. I know some people will enjoy the short, snappy stories so please don’t be put off by my rating!
Some of these stories are more interesting than others, but all of them show the amazing effects of dog ownership (and all the better that all of these people adopted their dogs rather than shopping for them - even the hypoallergenic and pedigree ones).
One thing that I enjoyed was that some of the stories really were quite incredible and really show the potential and intelligence of dogs (especially ones that most people would perhaps ‘write off’ as a hopeless case). It’s an easy book to pick up and put back down again as each of the stories are only a few pages long.
However, I did find this to be a significant disadvantage also. By about halfway through I was a bit fatigued by the volume of stories, and their short length made some of these stories completely forgettable and shadowed by the more impressive or extraordinary tales. This is a real shame as there is a decent story in each of the accounts. I think it’s obvious that the author has a history in journalism as opposed to literature, as it feels like each story is short and sharp, like a catchy article. This will be good for some readers, but I came away feeling a bit frustrated. I wanted to know more about the context, the setting, the gruelling experiences of making a sick dog well again or training a dog that isn’t used to being in a house. It just felt like there was a spark missing in that each story was rushed through.
I’d recommend this to people who love animals, especially dogs. I know some people will enjoy the short, snappy stories so please don’t be put off by my rating!
July 28, 2017
I went in with the wrong expectations, so I ended up being disappointed. When I hear or see the word "heroes" I think of someone (or something) that puts their life on the line for another. This book was really more like a long commercial about adopting unwanted dogs. I get it. (For the past 30 years, I have only adopted older, unwanted cats.) Don't get me wrong, I think the author accomplished what she set out to do. Each story was well written and contained touching moments highlighting the bond between dogs and their owners. Keeble did her homework and gets an "A" for her persuasive essay, but only gets a "C" for truth in advertising.
January 6, 2023
Totally loved it. Very inspirational.
June 16, 2020
AMAZING.
September 1, 2020
I am avid dog lover so the stories about rescue dogs was amazing.
September 18, 2023
I'm a sucker for dog stories, and I have a soft spot for rescue animals in general. A book about rescue dogs -- ones who ended up being heroic, even -- seemed right up my alley, so I picked this one up as a Kindle freebie. It was sweet and heartwarming, if a little repetitive, and it should delight dog lovers even if it doesn't give them anything terribly substantial.
If you read this expecting action-packed stories of dogs saving people from fires, drowning, burglars, etc., you won't find much of that here. Most of these dogs end up rescuing their owners from mental and emotional dangers more than physical -- depression, PTSD, eating disorders, chronic illness, etc. While not as dramatic, these are still emotional stories that show how an animal companion can be a healing presence, and how dogs can be in tune with their owners' emotions.
The stories do get a little repetitive after awhile, though. Many of them follow the exact same beats, and by the end I found myself skimming the book quite a bit to try to glean something different from the next story. I also wish there had been photos of the dogs and the people they saved, which would have helped differentiate the stories from one another.
While nothing earth-shattering, this is a sweet book for animal lovers, fluffy but emotional. It's a feel-good book, not profound but still enjoyable.
If you read this expecting action-packed stories of dogs saving people from fires, drowning, burglars, etc., you won't find much of that here. Most of these dogs end up rescuing their owners from mental and emotional dangers more than physical -- depression, PTSD, eating disorders, chronic illness, etc. While not as dramatic, these are still emotional stories that show how an animal companion can be a healing presence, and how dogs can be in tune with their owners' emotions.
The stories do get a little repetitive after awhile, though. Many of them follow the exact same beats, and by the end I found myself skimming the book quite a bit to try to glean something different from the next story. I also wish there had been photos of the dogs and the people they saved, which would have helped differentiate the stories from one another.
While nothing earth-shattering, this is a sweet book for animal lovers, fluffy but emotional. It's a feel-good book, not profound but still enjoyable.
April 6, 2018
Wonderful dogs
This is a marvellous book about very special people and the dogs they rescued. The dogs have saved their owners from harm, almost certain death. It's a very special bond between dog and owner that never could be broken. It's a very heart warming book, easy to read and very touching. I have a dog who has saved me from drowning in the bath when I fell asleep.. I was woken up by barking, scratching at the door, he eventually managed to open the door, I always leave the door ajar. The next thing I was aware of was I in a bath of freezing water with my dog barking , scratching at the bath. When I checked the time it emerged that I had been in the bath nearly two hours. I'm convinced he saved my life. He now always sits outside the door while I take a bath.Bless his heart
This is a marvellous book about very special people and the dogs they rescued. The dogs have saved their owners from harm, almost certain death. It's a very special bond between dog and owner that never could be broken. It's a very heart warming book, easy to read and very touching. I have a dog who has saved me from drowning in the bath when I fell asleep.. I was woken up by barking, scratching at the door, he eventually managed to open the door, I always leave the door ajar. The next thing I was aware of was I in a bath of freezing water with my dog barking , scratching at the bath. When I checked the time it emerged that I had been in the bath nearly two hours. I'm convinced he saved my life. He now always sits outside the door while I take a bath.Bless his heart
November 28, 2019
Fantastic book to read
I found this book really interesting to read and also very moving it proves that cat or dog they really make a difference to us. Whatever we go or have been through that cat or dog is our little friend who get us through the hard times and give us a reason to carry on
I found this book really interesting to read and also very moving it proves that cat or dog they really make a difference to us. Whatever we go or have been through that cat or dog is our little friend who get us through the hard times and give us a reason to carry on
June 11, 2017
I received this book from a GoodReads giveaway. This was a nice book about dogs that were rescued that ended up rescuing their owners. There are short chapters so you can read a few at a time. I did try to read from cover to cover but had to stop as it is really not that type of book.
April 16, 2019
Rescue Dog Stories
This an interesting book for the animal lover. It tells stories of rescue dogs and the incredible things they did for the people who had saved them. It highlights the loyalty of dogs and their ability to relate to people
This an interesting book for the animal lover. It tells stories of rescue dogs and the incredible things they did for the people who had saved them. It highlights the loyalty of dogs and their ability to relate to people
November 3, 2020
I just finished this book. It is a great insight into what wonderful companions rescue dogs can be. They say that you choose your rescue dog but they actually choose you. They give you more than you can ever give them. This book is just proves it.
September 21, 2022
brilliant fantastic magnificent book to read and I couldn’t put it down.
Brilliant fantastic magnificent book to read I would recommend this book to anyone.
I couldn’t put the book down.
I look forward reading your next book.
Brilliant fantastic magnificent book to read I would recommend this book to anyone.
I couldn’t put the book down.
I look forward reading your next book.
April 18, 2019
Why
This book let's you see dogs are smarter then people give them credit for. They can be a real hero.
This book let's you see dogs are smarter then people give them credit for. They can be a real hero.
June 1, 2019
Totally inaccurate facts about certain health issues make wonder if any of it is true.
December 4, 2019
Just couldn't get into it. Wat so ever
September 21, 2020
The stories were sweet and inspiring.
September 29, 2020
GREAT BOOK!! Inspirational stories of how rescue dogs become invaluable to those that adopt them. Short stories. Great read.
September 6, 2020
A compilation of twenty-eight short bios tells the remarkable stories of individuals being helped and emotionally healed by their rescue dogs. However, many of the rescue dogs were at death’s door at the time of their adoption. In amazing ways, the recovering humans and recovering canines created a synergism that brought both to a new level of wellness.
Be prepared for some very brutal tale-telling that ranges from physical assaults, to sexual assaults, to dysfunction from autism, and more. At the end of every story a monologue presents the overwhelming gratefulness in each adopter’s heart, knowing that their healing was a direct result of their dog’s unconditional love, abundant affection, and instinctual protectiveness. Noticeably, the monologues sound very similar to one another and although in quotes, bear the British author’s style even when the story was about an American.
The stories are from both Americans and Brits. The author is a Brit located in Florida. The editing is in British English (single quotes rather than double quotes, British spellings of words like realise vs realize, mum vs mom, and the like). On the whole, it is a powerful and page-turning read for any rescue dog fan.
Be prepared for some very brutal tale-telling that ranges from physical assaults, to sexual assaults, to dysfunction from autism, and more. At the end of every story a monologue presents the overwhelming gratefulness in each adopter’s heart, knowing that their healing was a direct result of their dog’s unconditional love, abundant affection, and instinctual protectiveness. Noticeably, the monologues sound very similar to one another and although in quotes, bear the British author’s style even when the story was about an American.
The stories are from both Americans and Brits. The author is a Brit located in Florida. The editing is in British English (single quotes rather than double quotes, British spellings of words like realise vs realize, mum vs mom, and the like). On the whole, it is a powerful and page-turning read for any rescue dog fan.
August 8, 2016
A heartwarming, easy to read and very enjoyable book about people and their rescue dogs. Short chapters sharing stories from a variety of people and dogs, how they came together and how they saved each other. I don't have dogs (unfortunately), but love them and always like to hear stories of rescue.
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