To the Rescue: Found Dogs with a Mission

by Elise Lufkin

Book Overview

Elise Lufkin and Diana Walker once again present a moving collection of profiles, in beautiful, duotone photographs and moving text, of dogs that have found new lives after being "throw away" dogs.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602397724
• ISBN13: 9781602397729
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

GREAT READ

TO THE RESCUE Found Dogs With a Mission Elise Lufkin Photographs by Diana Walker Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 978-1-60239-772-9 $19.95 - Hardback Reviewer: Annie Slessman My husband and I are big time dog lovers with three of our own. We have owned many dogs over the years and many of them have been rescued dogs. There is always a story behind a rescue animal. It was with great interest that I picked up the latest book by Elise Lufkin with photographs by Diana Walker called TO THE RESCUE, Found Dogs with a Mission. Within the pages of this work you will find many stories of rescue dogs, their owners and how the dogs have made a difference in the lives of many. Ms. Lufkin starts her stories with Bailey, a golden retriever, who was almost starved to death before he was rescued by a victim's advocate, specializing in child abuse who ultimately trained Bailey as a cadaver dog. One of Bailey's jobs was working the remains of the horrific 9/11 disaster. She continues on with great stories of rescued dogs in ever breed who have found themselves working within their respective communities in varied occupations. Whether they are working as therapy dogs with children, the elderly or those who are hospitalized, these dogs have been taken from terrible conditions, loved and they in return have shown their appreciation by servicing those in need. The stories in this work are beautifully, but simply told. The pictures are heartwarming and thoughtful images that will warm the reader's heart. Any dog owner will enjoy this book and will find themselves nodding in agreement and smiling throughout the reading process. It is a great book to share with others and would make a great gift for any occasion. I would venture to say that children of reading age would also enjoy this book.

To The Rescue: Found Dogs with a Mission

This book is a wonderful heart uplifter. Sometimes I get down about all the animals that are put down every year. This book brings back hope that all animals are worth something and we should stop euthanization completely. Love a dog - Love a mutt -they bring such joy!!!

Fan of all found dogs

I am partial to this book because I/we are in it. I would love it anyway, because I so treasure found dogs. And especially I want to give a "shout out" to the author and photographer for boosting interest in what found dogs can do. My rescued hearing dog has changed my life for the better. I could add no more than that.

52 outstanding dogs and even an amazing cat!

All of the dogs in this book are rescues, coming from a variety of unusual (and often unsavory) backgrounds. They were all "throwaways" but they've gone on to help people in a remarkable variety of ways. The different ways these dogs help people was what surprised me most - search-and-rescue dogs, therapy dogs, teachers aides, cadaver dogs, even dogs with a company called "K-9 Detectives" that hire out to hotels and apartment buildings to sniff out bedbugs! And that's only a small slice of the 53 animals in here. All of the stories are told in the first person by the owners. The photography is stunning - it has to be seen to be believed. There are also four very helpful appendices: "Adopting a Dog," "To Get Involved," "Activities to Share and Organizations of Interest," and "Recommended Reading." This book definitely makes my personal "Recommended Reading" list!