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Great Dog Stories

Heartwarming Tales Of Remarkable Dogs

Roxanne Willems SnopekSeries: Amazing Stories (Heritage House)
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Pages
128
Year
2011
Language
English

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From small mixed-breed pets to devoted work partners performing life-saving duties, dogs are remarkable and versatile creatures, and they enrich our lives immeasurably. Roxanne Willems Snopek shares 11 moving stories that illustrate the bonds between exceptional dogs and their owners. A service dog named Zephyr changes the life of celebrated children's author Jean Little. Mojo, an aging black Labrador retriever, gives the gift of courage to a cancer-stricken young boy. A woman who rescues unwanted and abused dogs is herself saved by a pair of brave Rottweilers during a hike in the bush. Eve, a sheepdog with a fear of sheep, becomes the first civilian-owned dog in Calgary to be certified as an RCMP Civilian Search and Rescue Dog. These inspiring tales of the love, dedication and intelligence of humankind's canine companions are certain to be treasured by all dog lovers.
Dogs have long acted as protectors, but they are also inspirations to many people who work closely with them. The bonds that people form with their canine companions, from seeing-eye dogs to tracking dogs, can be exceptionally rewarding. Roxanne Willems Snopek tells the stories of nine incredible dogs and their owners.

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