A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere

by Jana Kohl

A tale of hope, courage, and the amazing journey of one special dog.When you meet Baby, the first thing you notice is her limp. She only has three legs, you see -- she lost one following years of mistreatment at a puppy mill. But spend a little more time with Baby and her irrepressible "Ma," Jana Kohl, and you'll hear the story of how this gentle creature has gone from puppy-mill victim to celebrity "spokesdog" -- hobnobbing with celebrities, lobbying...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416564039
• ISBN13: 9781416564034
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Fireside Books
• Length: 201 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Once you open this book --- it will touch your heart!!!

I purchased this book on a trip to Costco - having no intentions to shop other than routine groceries --- then the CUTE dog on the cover compelled me to open and browse. Not only did I stop and look inside - I purchased 3 copies to give to my fellow animal lover friends. This canine biography works on so many levels with the endearing photos of pro-animal activists and citizens - but most of all - telling the story from the point of view through Baby's eyes brings home the agony of the suffering caused by puppy mills. Credit should also go to the Oprah show for devoting air time to this sad subject giving it the attention it deserves with Lisa Ling's in-depth puppy mill profile. I believe Baby was a featured guest on that show - so I was moved to see the photos in this book. Jana - Keep up the good work on your mission to educate people to the suffering inflicted by our fellow humans - I agree with Andy Rooney's quote - "the average dog is a nicer person than the average person" - how sad but true! Buy this book to share with family and friends ... most of all don't forget to spay and neuter your pets.

Jana Kohl is a hero

Jana Kohl is a hero and is such an inspiration. I would never go into another pet store after reading her book. Everybody should read this book; besides being educational it is extremely well-written. I think if enough people are enlightened by her book, it can really make a difference in the lives of so many dogs and cats, and other animals as well. I'm buying this book for all of the animal lovers I know!

Great book for any animal lovers

"A Rare Breed of Love" is coffee table type book - short stories/chapters, glossy pages, lots of wonderful photos. You can read it from beginning to end or skip to certain parts. The book centers around a three legged dog who came from a puppy mill and, with her owner, has gone on to become spokespeople (or "spokesdog") to fight puppy mills and why we should care about the treatment of animals. I enjoyed both reading all the stories as well as looking at all the pictures of Baby with celebrities. The book starts with the story of Baby, her adoption story, an overview of puppy mills, and how Baby accidentally became a celebrity "spokesdog" against this horrible practice. The book continues with pictures of Baby and various politicians, celebrities, animal activists, etc. Along with the photos, most of the celebrities also tell a short story of their love of animals, why we should care about how we treat animals, etc. I have found myself drawn to this book and continuing picking it up every day since I purchased it last week. I plan to buy copies for other animal lovers in my life. Its a beautiful book that will surely touch your heart.

A Rare Breed of Love

Read this love story about a three legged dog named Baby and Jana, the woman who rescued her, and you'll feel inspired, knowing that each one of us can make a difference in the world when we make the right choice. The author takes us through her search to find a dog, seeing first hand the horrors of a puppy mill and ultimately love at finding Baby and giving her a forever home. Like the celebs in the photos with Baby, you'll love her and her story. And armed with the information in the book, you'll never buy a dog at a pet store again.

Before you think of buying a dog, buy this book.

A beautiful book about a dog named Baby who is a puppy mill survivor. The book has great photos of Baby with celebs, politicians, and animal lovers. When you see the love Baby shows throughout the photos you see that she has not lost her hope in humanity. A perfect companion to anybody who saw the Oprah show on puppy mills and wants to learn more about it.