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Every year, millions
of dogs are abandoned--at racetracks, animal shelters
or just on the side of the road. Although many of
these animals end their days without ever experiencing
a loving relationship with a human being, a few are
fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance.
And these dogs, many rescued from death's door, seem
to have even more than the usual canine capacity
for love an loyalty. You'll meet found dogs who are
service dogs, protectors, and friends, offering solace,
aid, companionship and inspiration. Like other dogs,
found dogs give all this and more, but, ever grateful,
they often seem to give 110 percent. Found Dogs is
a moving tribute to the power of love between people
and dogs--how that love has transformed dogs who
were lost, and the people who were lucky enough to
find them. Below are some of the stories you'll find
in Found Dogs.ogs. |
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"A terrific book for anyone who has adopted a rescued dog (or is thinking about it.)"
"If you have ever had a dog, you will identify with someone in this book. If you have ever been
owned by a "found dog" as I am, you will only believe in love all the more."
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Cindy Lou, a stray that was adopted
by a theatrical animal trainer who took her on the road
to understudy Sandy in Annie Warbucks. To his amazement,
Cindy Lou performed the part better than the dog they had
originally picked for the role, and she ended up finishing
the national run and opening New York production. She is
currently starring in the Broadway revival of Annie. |
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Hugo, whose owner, Nancy, is legally
deaf. Hugo is Nancy's ear; he jumps when the doorbell rings,
alerts her if the smoke alarm sounds, and fetches her when
the microwave beeps. |
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Daisy, a wounded stray who could barely walk,
was found by a family who was vacationing on a lake in
Tennessee. The family took her to a veterinarian and nursed
her back to health. Not only can she walk again, but she
even jogs daily with her owner -- Vice President Al Gore. |
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Jett, who came to live with Jefferson, a physically
impaired child. Jett himself was physically impaired when
adopted due to a bout with a virus. Boy and dog immediately
bonded, and each has since succeeded and flourished largely
due to their friendship with one another. |
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Dorsey, a timid German shepherd, abused by a previous
owner, who came out of his shell thanks to a loving family.
He is now a qualified Search and Rescue dog and a frequent
visitor to a local nursing home where he has charmed all
the residents with his calm friendliness. |
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