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Found Dogs
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction Visit us online
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128 pages, Hardcover
First published November 4, 1997
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September 14, 2023
This book ‘Found Dogs’ would make a nice book to keep on a coffee table for people to do a quick browse. I think I will donate it to my vet’s office.
For every story, there is at least one nice picture of the dog plus his human(s) and a half page to slightly more than a page of text. Let me start by saying those who rescue dogs or are involved in the rescue process are heroes. My wife has not let me get more dogs, so haven’t got a rescue yet but do support the organizations.
The stories are short. In some ways they share the same wonderful aspects that are common of all good dogs. Some dogs have more challenges to overcome. Some people have challenges of their own which a dog helps them overcome. You have to love it when every story has a happy ending.
Hard to rate a book, four or five stars? Great book for what it is but probably not something I would read again. A great musical note, but just the one note so will give it 4 stars just to distinguish it from other books I would say play more of a full song. Better to read and leave somewhere to help inspire others to make their own happy ending for a rescue dog.
I will leave with a few quotes to help share that joy of having a rescued dog. The first quote I especially liked the last line I will include. She got the Samoyed/Lab mix from the humane society to be trained to help her with her multiple sclerosis.
‘Now he is an integral part of my day. In the morning he can pull back the bed covers, gently put my feet one at a time on the floor, help me in and out of the shower, open the refrigerator, give me a yogurt, open and close the dishwasher and pull out the racks, put clothes into the washer, take them out of the dryer and put them in a basket. His folding techniques are still a little haphazard. ‘
‘Teddy was very depressed for almost a year, but he has great tenacity and an ability to hang on. We have a baby now, Tom, who insists on sharing Teddy’s bed and who seems to have given the dog a new sense of life. Gradually, he’s become spry and playful again. He’s a lovely addition to our family.'
‘For some reason, she has absolutely no interest in balls or toys, so her golden retriever friend, Webster, thinks she might not actually be a real dog. She’s real enough for me. She’s the best dog I’ve ever had.’
‘She seems to like her new job as receptionist and cashier for the grooming business. She greets people, with help from Shordie, and collects the money. She takes cash or checks, but if a client is slow, she sometimes gets impatient and grabs the whole wallet and brings it to me.’
‘Tiki will whimper or howl softly to warn me so I have time to get to a safe place and sit down. Then she stays right next to me during the seizure. She is not only intelligent, but so sensitive. She usually licks my hand to comfort me because seizures can be very, very scary.’
‘By the time we went to call her in, the turkey was gone. My brother and sister-in-law were not very happy, but I thought it was pretty smart of Amanda to open the tight lid on that container. She’s very intelligent, funny and loving.’
‘He’s good at communicating what he wants. He will stare intently at a door, willing it to open (often it does), or a potato chip, will it to fall into his mouth (often it does). I don’t know how he came to be a stray; I can’t imagine anyone letting him go. I certainly could never have a better friend.’
‘Hugo has made a big difference in my life. You can get special flashing lights to indicate sounds, but Hugo actually comes to find me, and he’ll last a lifetime, with no batteries to change.’
‘The dogs have helped me in my work. Figuring out how to live with them and still have pretty things has been a challenge. I’ve learned a lot about slipcovers and washable spreads, and more important, about enjoying a house that looks comfortable and lived in.’
‘I really don’t know who saved whom.’
For every story, there is at least one nice picture of the dog plus his human(s) and a half page to slightly more than a page of text. Let me start by saying those who rescue dogs or are involved in the rescue process are heroes. My wife has not let me get more dogs, so haven’t got a rescue yet but do support the organizations.
The stories are short. In some ways they share the same wonderful aspects that are common of all good dogs. Some dogs have more challenges to overcome. Some people have challenges of their own which a dog helps them overcome. You have to love it when every story has a happy ending.
Hard to rate a book, four or five stars? Great book for what it is but probably not something I would read again. A great musical note, but just the one note so will give it 4 stars just to distinguish it from other books I would say play more of a full song. Better to read and leave somewhere to help inspire others to make their own happy ending for a rescue dog.
I will leave with a few quotes to help share that joy of having a rescued dog. The first quote I especially liked the last line I will include. She got the Samoyed/Lab mix from the humane society to be trained to help her with her multiple sclerosis.
‘Now he is an integral part of my day. In the morning he can pull back the bed covers, gently put my feet one at a time on the floor, help me in and out of the shower, open the refrigerator, give me a yogurt, open and close the dishwasher and pull out the racks, put clothes into the washer, take them out of the dryer and put them in a basket. His folding techniques are still a little haphazard. ‘
‘Teddy was very depressed for almost a year, but he has great tenacity and an ability to hang on. We have a baby now, Tom, who insists on sharing Teddy’s bed and who seems to have given the dog a new sense of life. Gradually, he’s become spry and playful again. He’s a lovely addition to our family.'
‘For some reason, she has absolutely no interest in balls or toys, so her golden retriever friend, Webster, thinks she might not actually be a real dog. She’s real enough for me. She’s the best dog I’ve ever had.’
‘She seems to like her new job as receptionist and cashier for the grooming business. She greets people, with help from Shordie, and collects the money. She takes cash or checks, but if a client is slow, she sometimes gets impatient and grabs the whole wallet and brings it to me.’
‘Tiki will whimper or howl softly to warn me so I have time to get to a safe place and sit down. Then she stays right next to me during the seizure. She is not only intelligent, but so sensitive. She usually licks my hand to comfort me because seizures can be very, very scary.’
‘By the time we went to call her in, the turkey was gone. My brother and sister-in-law were not very happy, but I thought it was pretty smart of Amanda to open the tight lid on that container. She’s very intelligent, funny and loving.’
‘He’s good at communicating what he wants. He will stare intently at a door, willing it to open (often it does), or a potato chip, will it to fall into his mouth (often it does). I don’t know how he came to be a stray; I can’t imagine anyone letting him go. I certainly could never have a better friend.’
‘Hugo has made a big difference in my life. You can get special flashing lights to indicate sounds, but Hugo actually comes to find me, and he’ll last a lifetime, with no batteries to change.’
‘The dogs have helped me in my work. Figuring out how to live with them and still have pretty things has been a challenge. I’ve learned a lot about slipcovers and washable spreads, and more important, about enjoying a house that looks comfortable and lived in.’
‘I really don’t know who saved whom.’
September 14, 2021
A collection of short stories of how Dog found their people. Some are very short(half page) and others are a couple of pages, all are inspirational.
October 2, 2023
I found & purchased this book while my husband & I were on vacation. I read it to him on the way back home. We both thought the stories were uplifting and we liked that the stories accompanied a photo of the dog & owner & told what the owner did for a living. I wish all the shelter dogs could find good homes such as these in these short stories.
November 16, 2019
great and heartwarming short read.
July 30, 2012
Caveat: This book is 5 stars ONLY if you like sappy dog-rescue vignettes. Apparently, I love them, and thus I loved this book.
My Review:
I think I'm becoming a dog-book junkie. This collection of owner's descriptions of dogs is, to me, a fascinating look at the way people view their relationships to their favorite pets. The people interviewed in this book are from all walks - the famous, the ordinary, the unknown (including a homeless man).
Yes, this is one of those 'feel good' books that some people hate and some people love. I loved it. (Interestingly, I saw this book at Lucky Dog Used Books in Dallas - wasn't looking for it, but there it was. Ha!)
My Review:
I think I'm becoming a dog-book junkie. This collection of owner's descriptions of dogs is, to me, a fascinating look at the way people view their relationships to their favorite pets. The people interviewed in this book are from all walks - the famous, the ordinary, the unknown (including a homeless man).
Yes, this is one of those 'feel good' books that some people hate and some people love. I loved it. (Interestingly, I saw this book at Lucky Dog Used Books in Dallas - wasn't looking for it, but there it was. Ha!)
April 30, 2008
This is a sweet book; the stories of the "found dogs" who were adopted into happy homes are very touching. In addition to providing an enjoyable read for people who already have dogs, I hope it will encourage those looking to add a dog to their family to consider adopting one of the many who are in desperate need of a home. So many times I hear people say that they wouldn't adopt a rescue dog because "they all have serious problems." This book might help to alter that perception.
July 17, 2007
Abandoned/abused dogs that have been adopted and saved by various people, including Al Gore and Jamie Lee Curtis. Some very sad stories that end happily. Complete with photographs.
Want to read
June 27, 2007on loan to me from my aunt (an ultimate dog rescuer herself) who knows i'd have a few of my own if i could
January 8, 2008
What a sweet book. Most of the books I read about shelter dogs end up with such sad endings, but this one is all about happy endings.
February 12, 2009
No monumental insight here. Just personal stories that you could hear from anyone you know. Beautiful photography, though.
November 2, 2009
Just in case we need more proof that rescues are the best . . . grateful, loyal . . . they can't be beat.
Great photos and touching short stories.
Great photos and touching short stories.
February 15, 2010
A book for lovers of dogs. Uplifting "adoption" stories from people who rescued their forever friends.
March 13, 2010
If you love dogs, you'll love the stories and pictures in this book. And all royalties are donated to animal-related organizations!
August 30, 2012
4.5 collection of sweet stories of dogs who got a second chance. nice light reading on days where you could use a little lift
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