Rescuing Penny Jane : one shelter volunteer, countless dogs, and the quest to find them all homes

Title:

Author:

Sutherland, Amy author

ISBN:

9780062377234

Additional ISBN:

006237723X 9780062377234

9780062377258 (paperback) 9780062377234

Personal Author:

Sutherland, Amy author

Edition:

First edition.

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Harper, [2017]

Physical Description:

273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

Strays -- Fearful Dogs -- The Bond -- Boston -- The Story of Sido -- Jumpy-Mouthies -- Pitties I Have Loved -- Life in the Kennels -- Matchmaking -- The Great Migration -- Keeping Dogs Home -- What to Do with Rugby?

Personal Subject:

Sutherland, Amy.

Subject Term:

Dog adoption.

Animal shelters -- United States.

Genre:

Language:

English

Abstract:

"Drawing on her work at a shelter, her experiences living with her own two rescue dogs, and years of research, bestselling author and columnist Amy Sutherland takes us on an unforgettable journey into the special world of rescue and shelter dogs--and the growing number of dedicated people who are deeply invested in saving these precious lives"-- Provided by publisher.

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Terrified Penny Jane, brassy but filthy Dixie Lou, tough-guy Dingo and the crazed, nippy jester, Walter Joe. These are not your average cute-and-cared-for, well-trained pups, these are shelter dogs. Scared, aggressive, so painfully shy that they can't look you in the eye, they have languished so long without attention that they are slipping into a dark place, and soon will no longer be able to bond with people.

A member of the elite corps of volunteers at Boston's Animal Rescue League, Amy Sutherland began walking shelter dogs in 2001 and has patiently helped train canines with serious behavior problems. Rescuing Penny Jane is the story of her adventures with these remarkable dogs, from working at a shelter, helping dozens of animals discover that the right person can give them love, hope, and a whole new life, to adopting two rescue dogs of her own and fostering half a dozen more. In addition to her touching, funny and insightful anecdotes, Sutherland travels the country talking to leading shelter experts, animal behaviorists, and activists.

An affecting, entertaining portrait of the relationships between shelter dogs and those that care for them, Rescuing Penny Jane is a book that dog lovers and all who care about animals will treasure.

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*Starred Review* The U.S. is known to be a dog-loving society, with one out of three households owning a dog. And yet, it also has a homeless-dog population problem that results in one-third or more of all dogs in shelters being euthanized each year, often for issues of space rather than behavioral or health problems. In Sutherland's (Kicked, Bitten, and Scratched, 2006) newest book, the author gives readers an inside glimpse into the shelter world nationwide, and into the lives of those who work so tirelessly for each animal that walks in the door. She covers many relevant topics, such as the bond between dog and person, the pit bull problem, anxious adolescent dogs, and the psychology behind owner relinquishments. However, the true strength of this book lies in Sutherland's ability to give an honest and engaging portrayal of her journey from dog lover to dedicated shelter volunteer. She seamlessly interweaves a narrative of the dogs she has loved over the years warts and all. Reader, beware: you may find yourself falling in love with each one, too.--Spanner, Alison Copyright 2016 Booklist

Prologue: Going to the Dogs	p. 1
1 Strays	p. 21
2 Fearful Dogs	p. 43
3 The Bond	p. 65
4 Boston	p. 79
5 The Story of Sido	p. 99
6 Jumpy-Mouthies	p. 119
7 Pitties I Have Loved	p. 139
8 Life in the Kennels	p. 161
9 Matchmaking	p. 187
10 The Great Migration	p. 211
11 Keeping Dogs Home	p. 231
12 What to Do with Rugby?	p. 255
Author's Note	p. 269
Acknowledgments	p. 271

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