Rescue Me! » (First Trade Paper Edition)

Are you considering adopting a new four-legged family member? Here's how to add a super dog to your life while saving a life at the same time. Journey with author Bardi McLennan on the road to rescue and let Rescue Me! become your personal navigation device. This reality-packed guide introduces readers to all types of dogs in need of new homes, both purebreds and mixed breeds, from shelters and rescue groups, and is splendidly illustrated with color photographs of happily rehomed dogs as well as actual shelter and rescue candidates. This comprehensive look at canine rescue walks potential owners through the adoption and selection process and offers expert advice about training and caring for a "second-hand" dog, detailing what owners may expect from the new adoptee. With Rescue Me! as your road map, you'll be on the right path to offering a lucky, lovable dog the forever home he deserves.

The Reality of Dog Rescue     5
The Route to Rescue     11
Shelter Adoption     21
Purebred Rescue     45
Adopting from a Rescue Group     81
All Roads Lead to Home     103
Your Adopted Dog's Homecoming     123
Learning the Routine     133
Problems and Solutions     151
Index     160