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  • Published: 3 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780670075690
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 290
  • RRP: $34.99

PetRescue's Amazing Dog Stories: True tales of second-chance dogs and the lives they changed



PetRescue keeps tails wagging by helping over 25 000 dogs each year find their new best friend. These stories come from volunteers, vets, as well as pets' adopted families and show how relationships with dogs can enrich our lives.

Every dog has a tale . . .

This uplifting collection brings together over 100 original stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These dogs have overcome troubled backgrounds to bring joy, companionship and adventure to the lives of their new families.

There's Fudge, who braved a house fire to save his owner; Barnaby, Australia's saddest dog, who conquered severe agoraphobia after being mistreated; the tale of a real-life Milo and Otis; Dusty's special bond with his eleven-year-old best mate; and Sasha, the three-legged assistant ambulance driver. There are also stories of doggie heroics, quirky skills and friendships that were just meant to be.

PetRescue keeps tails wagging by helping over 25 000 dogs each year find their new best friend. These stories come from volunteers, vets, as well as pets' adopted families and show how relationships with dogs can enrich our lives.

  • Published: 3 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780670075690
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 290
  • RRP: $34.99

About the authors

Saskia Adams

Saskia Adams is a freelance writer and editor. She spent ten years working at Penguin Books before her ever-increasing number of rescue animals necessitated a treechange to the Yarra Valley. In 2011 Saskia co-founded Forever Friends Animal Rescue Inc., which has already saved and rehomed over a thousand dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from death row in pounds and shelters. Her previous books include Unconditional Love: PetRescue's Great Animal Stories and PetRescue's Amazing Dog Stories.

Vickie Davy

Vickie Davy is a founding director of PetRescue. After leaving a successful career in advertising and marketing, she helped to build PetRescue into Australia's largest online animal welfare organisation. Vickie is also a qualified behavioural dog trainer, and she lives in Melbourne with her partner and new baby.