Dog Adoption

Discover the strength within… a journey from the dark shadows to a brighter tomorrow. Follow along on a heart-wrenching yet uplifting journey alongside Dog 88, a courageous canine born into the shadows of a cruel puppy mill. Trapped in a world of confinement and neglect, she discovers the enduring power of faith in the harshest conditions. The tale unfolds in the gritty reality of ruthless breeders, highlighting the importance of responsible choices when bringing a new furry companion into your life. Faced with hunger, darkness, and an unknown fate, Dog 88 and her family hold faith that ...

Description Irv and Emma spent years devoting their lives to the dogs they saved. They provided shelter and love until they found the perfect home for each. It was a dream they shared together, inspired by their daughter Adrienne, whom they lost in a tragic car accident. Now it was time to fulfill Irv's one mission. To write and publish a novel. This one was to be special. It was to be the voice of those who couldn't speak for themselves. To share their stories, and show the world that second chances do exist. He picked the ones who were considered unadoptable...the dogs that were behaving ...

My Dog Does That. A Heartwarming and funny book about dogs. Not your typical storybook, but a humorous, cheery, feel-good book about what all dog-lovers have in common: dogs and the reasons that we love them. Some days they make us laugh, some days they make us crazy, but one thing is for certain; they do some interesting things that non dog-lovers wouldn't understand. Do you ever feel a bit awkward due to the stunts that your dog has pulled? Do you ever feel as if you are the only one whose dog embarrasses them at not-so-convenient times? How about those wonderfully sweet and tender ...

Anytime Josie Shilling’s large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape - and she loves working with the animals. But when a box mysteriously appears on the clinic’s front steps, Josie suddenly becomes responsible for seven adorable puppies! Taking care of her pig, Hamlet, last fall was a bit harder than she thought. So how is she ever going to handle a whole litter of mischievous pups and find the right homes for them all?

Every town hides a few dark secrets. Some dogs track scents. Bentley tracks trouble. And Maggie Shaw has learned to trust him with her life. If you love quick read, small-town suspense, layered mysteries, and strong women who won’t back down, The Shelter Conspiracy is the perfect escape. When a simple volunteer job at a local animal shelter uncovers a chilling secret, Maggie and her intuitive therapy dog, Bentley, find themselves in the crosshairs of a danger no one saw coming. What makes The Shelter Conspiracy impossible to put down? A fearless K-9 handler willing to risk everything for ...

You don’t know what you’ve got until you leave it behind. The Great Escape, the third book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, closes out the first of three trilogies. Mr. Pickle has a scary experience at the vet, making him angry at Papa and Lucky. Shadow reminds him that they aren’t his real family. He’s adopted, and his real family is somewhere else. Shadow is shocked that her words prompt Mr. Pickle to run away and find them, kicking off a series of thrilling events. Once Lucky learns what’s happened, he sets off alone to track down his little brother before he ...

Ken Foster never intended to adopt an abandoned dog. But after bringing Brando home, he notices how many homeless strays there are in the city. Suddenly, he sees them everywhere and finds himself unable to resist taking them home. But what he gains from them in return is far richer than his own expense.

Whether considering a rescue dog or one from the pet store, this book is designed for those who want to develop a lasting and working relationship with their new canine companion. Told through entertaining voice and narrative, Ridley shows how accessible a happy pet-owner life can be through patience and preparation. A must-listen for the casual dog trainer.

Goldie: A Day in the Life of a Blind Dog. Trials and tribulations. Triumph and victories. How one dog demonstrates courage, forgiveness and even humor to overcome disability. Blindness is not a death sentence, and Goldie proved that time and time again. Goldie is a dog who shows that when life puts up roadblocks, there are ways to maneuver around them, even if you might bump into a few things along the way. This book is for her, and for all of the dogs who have battled their own unique challenges.Some heroes wear capes and fly through the air. My hero is Goldie who wears a life vest and ...

In the heart of the picturesque town of Cottonwood Springs, what was meant to be a new beginning in a dream home becomes a chilling nightmare for a couple eager to start anew. Imagine the excitement of stepping into your newly redecorated house, envisioning memories yet to be made, only to be met with the cold, lifeless body of the very person responsible for breathing life into the place. That's the horrifying reality for the new homeowners who had looked forward to the big reveal, but were instead met with the grim sight of their deceased designer. The eerie setting is further intensified...

I’m not sure, who rescued who I can only hope, you felt it too From the very start, you mended my heart Since that day, we've never been apart I don't know exactly how to say but somehow in your own special way You healed my soul and saved me that day So, my sunny golden puppy, I hope that you know We are family and I'm never letting you go!

As we grow together, our bond is forever, I wouldn't have it any other way, I'm so glad we met because I love you more every day.

Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone except...¡El Gato en Zapatos! El Gato is one sneaky, jealous kitty. Watch out, Pepe!

Adoptions can be scary and confusing. For everyone. Lucky, a senior dog with a disability, has his world turned upside down when a newly adopted puppy named Mr. Pickle is brought home. The highly energetic pup is scared and confused by his new surroundings and desperately wants to return to his original family. Things only get worse when Papa leaves them home alone, and a big storm shakes the house, sending both dogs searching for safety. Fun and frenzy await them as they learn to work together. They are different in breed, age, size, shape, and color, but will that stop them from becoming ...

Stray hearts endure…will Stella’s journey melt yours? Follow along on an uproarious and heart-tugging journey with Stella, the Catahoula/Boxer mix extraordinaire. From the amusing escapades of her parents, Bonnie the free-spirited Catahoula and Clyde the Casanova Boxer, to her own mischievous puppyhood, Stella’s world unfolds in laughter, love, and a sprinkle of chaos. From the poor living conditions of her backyard beginnings to the ruthless life on the streets, follow Stella’s paw prints as she learns the ropes of street life and shelter living. Sometimes a pup’s journey proves ...

Not every surprise is planned. The Birthday Surprise, the fourth book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, begins the second of three trilogies. Our story jumps three years into the future. Mr. Pickle is no longer a puppy, but he’s still full of energy and curiosity. Lucky celebrates his birthday with a day of endless surprises. He and Mr. Pickle will meet old friends, make new ones, and get spoiled with treats. Papa has a list of things planned for them, but the biggest surprise will be the one no one saw coming. What will Lucky and Mr. Pickle find that will shock them both?...

A charismatic Oracle who promises miracles But only if you’re willing to donate money A naïve young man who wants to belong to something And is ready to donate his hard-earned money Convincing someone who’s drinking the “Kool-Aid” that they’re being taken advantage of can be difficult, but that’s Holly’s challenge when her friend, Levi, falls under the Oracle’s spell. Holly confronts the Oracle only to find that Levi doesn’t want her help. It never occurs to Holly that her “help” may not only result in her death, but those of her loved ones as well. If you liked Nancy...

Today is Stanley’s first day of school—and he really doesn’t want to go. Stanley would rather dawdle in bed and dither over which collar to wear than get on the school bus. With his stomach turning into tighter knots by the minute, Stanley’s worried whether a bulldog like him will ever fit in with the other pups at school.

When you don’t listen, bad things can happen. The Walk of Shame, the second book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, continues to follow the growing relationship between a newly adopted pup and his family. Mr. Pickle finds himself excited and a bit out of control when Papa takes him for his first walk in the neighborhood. He hates being on a leash and wants nothing more than to run free and explore. Lucky and Papa do their best to get him to pay attention, but the pup refuses to listen. Conflicting advice from family and new friends, Shadow and Max, only confuses him and ...

Long Lost Family presenter and Radio 5 breakfast show host Nicky Campbell reveals how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, his Labrador, turned his life around and helped him come to terms with his difficult journey as an adopted child. Dogs have been the common link between the key moments in Nicky Campbell's life: there was Toby, the dog he never knew and who sat devotedly by his cot before his adoption, and then the adorable fox terrier Candy, who arrived soon after he was happily adopted. Nothing could replace the loss of Candy when he died suddenly, when Nicky was 11.