My old dog : rescued pets with remarkable second acts

My old dog Rescued pets with remarkable second acts

Laura T. Coffey, 1970-

Book - 2015

""No Dog Should Die Alone" was the attention-grabbing - and heart-stirring - headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey's TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro's work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of "old dogs learning new tricks," Coffey and Fusaro show that adopting a senior can be even more rewarding than choosing a younger dog. You'll meet endearing elders like Marnie, the irresistible shih tzu who has posed for selfies with Tina Fey, James Franco, and Betty White; Remy, a soulful nine-year-old dog ado...pted by elderly nuns; George Clooney's cocker spaniel, Einstein; and Bretagne, the last known surviving search dog from Ground Zero. They may be slower moving and a tad less exuberant than puppies, but these pooches prove that adopting a senior brings immeasurable joy, earnest devotion, and unconditional love"--

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Subjects
Dog adoption.
Dog rescue.
Dogs.
Pet adoption.
Dogs > Anecdotes.
Published
Novato, California : New World Library [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Laura T. Coffey, 1970- (author)
Other Authors
Lori Fusaro, 1969- (photographer)
Physical Description
xx, 231 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781608683406
9781608683413
  • Foreword: Please Hold My Paw and Stroke My Ear by Neko Case
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Finding the Good Life
  • Sunny, Age 18: An "Energizer Bunny Powered on Love" Imparts a Whole New View of Senior Dogs
  • Marnie, Age 12: An Adorable Senior Rescue Dog Attains Wild Fame on the Internet
  • Remy, Age 9: Elderly Nuns Rescue a Dog "No One Is Going to Want"
  • Einstein, Age 10: When Einstein Met George Clooney, It Was Love at First Sniff
  • Boomer, Age 10: A Big, Beautiful Girl Belongs to David Rosenfelt's Happy Pack of Rescued Seniors
  • Akil, Age 15: Call of the Wild: Couple Feel an Irresistible Pull to Help a Feral Dog
  • Part 2. Healing
  • Stacie, Age 10: Old Dog Haven: A Network of Safe Houses for Homeless Senior Dogs
  • Fiona, Age 17: A So-Called Hospice Dog Ditches Her Little Red Wagon and Starts Dancing
  • Maddie, Age 7: Together, a Tiny Dog and a Seventy-Five-Year-Old Widow Start Living Again
  • Jimmy Chee, Age 12: A Quiet Greyhound Is a Perfect Fit for a Man on Kidney Dialysis
  • Healey, Age 14: Rescued from Neglect, a Blind Dog Learns How to Love
  • Part 3. Helping
  • Rocky, Age 15: A Furry Nursing Home Resident Buoys Women Living with Dementia
  • Susis, Age 15: Brandon Stanton's Pooch Helps Hundreds of Senior Dogs through Hor Facebook Page
  • Casey, Age 9: Jeannie and Bruce Nordstrom Love to Nurture Senior Animals in Need
  • Duval, Age 14: This Reading-Assistance Dog Is the Best Listener Ever
  • Part 4. Retiring with Purpose
  • Cullen, Age 9: A Retired Service Dog Finds Joy and Meaning in a New Line of Therapy Work
  • Bretagne, Age 15: The Last Known Surviving 9/11 Search Dog from Ground Zero Still Lends a Helping Paw
  • Cody, Age 9: After a Life in Law Enforcement, a German Shepherd Must Be Freed from Doggy Jail
  • Chaney, Age 9: A Ex-Military Dog Helps Ease His Former Handler's Burdens at Home
  • Part 5. How You Can Help
  • Simple, Surefire Tips for Having a Happy, Healthy Senior Pet by Marty Becker, DVM
  • Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks: Tips on Training and Behavior Management
  • Seniors Rock! And Here's How to Help Them
  • Resource Guide
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • About the Photographer
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

The sad truth is that many of the dogs languishing in shelters are seniors-it's hard for them to compete against younger, more energetic dogs and puppies for new owners. Journalist Coffey and photographer Fusaro make a strong case for rescuing elderly dogs by documenting heartwarming stories of dogs who were adopted late in life and their loyal owners. The stories run the gamut from retired military and law enforcement dogs, such as Cody, a retired German shepherd, to a nine-year-old pit bull saved from death row by a group of elderly nuns who find a kindred spirit. Readers who own and love their older canines will recognize themselves in the stories; those who have yet to experience life with a senior dog may no longer fear the responsibility but will instead welcome the rewards of opening their homes to these special companions. Photos. Agent: Cheryl Pientka, Jill Greenberg Literary. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Library Journal Review

Adult dogs end up in shelters through no fault of their own, such as financial issues or some other life upheaval of their owners; many are surrendered simply because they are older. In this book journalist -Coffey, of TODAY.com, and photographer Fusaro highlight the stories of 20 rescued senior dogs. Included are Einstein, a cocker spaniel, adopted by George -Clooney; Remy, a pit bull adopted by three nuns; and Cullen, a retired service dog. In addition to telling the story of the individual canines, Coffey explains the benefits of adopting an adult dog as well as dispelling the misconceptions about them. She demonstrates that older dogs are calm, content, wise, often already trained, and so very grateful. Also included is a section on how individuals can help, tips for caring for and training an adult dog, and a list of resources. VERDICT Full of wonderful color photos, this beautiful work does a great job of advocating for adult and senior dogs.-Lisa Ennis, Alabama Coll. of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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