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Summary: A book that should be required reading for everyone
Review: For everyone who has ever adopted an animal, surrendered an animal, loved an animal or simply wants to know how we who work at a shelter manage to hang in there, this is the book. Elizabeth Hess has done a marvelous job recording her insights into the very stressful, often frustrating, often heartwarming aspect of this very difficult job. It is not a depressing book, but, rather, a realistic one. I could have written every single word she has put on paper, even though my shelter is many hundreds of miles away from hers and deals with a different population. What most people do not realize, and which this book points out, is that it is a humane shelter's job to protect the animals, most of which are abused and neglected, and get them into stable, non-abusive homes. This can be source of stress, as the average person thinks of a shelter as a pet store. We are far more than that, as Ms. Hess points it. She covers the horrors of puppy mills, the frustrations of working with an abusive public and non-caring judicial system, and the marvelous families who adopt and care for the unwanted and suffering. The most wonderful animals are found in shelters, and often some of the most wonderful people. Thank you, Ms. Hess, for letting everyone see this.
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Summary: From Collie Rescue San Antonio.com
Review: I am not at all surprised at the number of glowing reviews this book has recieved. As a person who does animal rescue ...I can relate to the stories of hope, happiness and heartbreak in this wonderful book. I have bought many copies for my animal loving and rescuing friends and family. It really is the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. It is also a perfect gift for anyone you know who is mis-guided when it comes to responsible pet ownership. I and my entire organization give this book 2 thumbs up. We wonder how many animals lives have been saved because someone read this book and went to adopt a lost and found pet.
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Summary: Everyone pet owner, by law, should read
Review: I worked for the Humane Society for 6 months so I know exactly what the author is describing in her stories. Some sad and some amazingly heartwarming.This book should be read by any person who wants to own a pet. Some people just do not realize how much responsility goes into being a pet owner. Financially it can be tough if your animal companion falls ill. Elizabeth Hess tells stories of the same animal being surrendered to the shelter by several differenet families because they just couldn't handle be an owner. She tells a story of a man chatting with her inside the animal shelter while his box of kittens, that he was surrendering, almost cooked to death in his car on a 98 degree day. Don't get me wrong there are heartwarming stories in this well written book. Stories of wonderful people giving their lives to help make the shelter a home and safe haven for homeless animals. A must buy for all animal lovers!
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Summary: Everyone pet owner, by law, should read
Review: I worked for the Humane Society for 6 months so I know exactly what the author is describing in her stories. Some sad and some amazingly heartwarming. This book should be read by any person who wants to own a pet. Some people just do not realize how much responsility goes into being a pet owner. Financially it can be tough if your animal companion falls ill. Elizabeth Hess tells stories of the same animal being surrendered to the shelter by several differenet families because they just couldn't handle be an owner. She tells a story of a man chatting with her inside the animal shelter while his box of kittens, that he was surrendering, almost cooked to death in his car on a 98 degree day. Don't get me wrong there are heartwarming stories in this well written book. Stories of wonderful people giving their lives to help make the shelter a home and safe haven for homeless animals. A must buy for all animal lovers!
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Summary: A very realistic view of an animal shelter
Review: I've volunteered at the animal shelter in my town for a few years now, but have never had quite as much insight as this book provided. I get the feeling the shelter in the book has a smaller volunteer base than the shelter I have dealt with based on the details they were willing to share with her. This was a very uplifting book that explained a lot about why shelters work the way they do (ie rules about who can adopt, what happens when they get lost pets, etc.). Unfortunately, it is most likely to be read by the people that already understand these rules and why they exist.
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Summary: Hess makes you rethink what you know of pets & their humans!
Review: Lost & Found is the type of book that makes you relearn all that you thought you knew of the subject. Whether it be pets, shelters, breeders or adopters. In a personal and poignant tale of animals and their trials, tribulations and rewards, Hess opens up to us the world of life in a small upstate New York animal shelter. She doesn't just focus on the animals, but leads you on a trip through our society. From the story of the one lady's repeated animal abuses and thus, insight to her character, to the love of all the shelter dogs for the giving gentleman that walks every dog, every day. Hess writes about the people that most make a difference in animals' lives, both good and bad, and presents an amazingly open look at the reality of euthenasia. Whatever you know of shelters, pets, people and love, this is a book that will help you learn more. I would highly recomend this books to all pet "owners", those considering getting a pet, animal lovers, and anyone searching for true heroes in todays society.
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Summary: Required reading for all current and wannabe pet owners
Review: Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I'm among those who do know what kind of responsibility it takes to own a dog. I'm the happy 'Mom' of 2 terriers, one of which is a rescue dog. It is true about rescued animals - they know they've been given another chance and will give you their love many times over. Elizabeth Hess was down to earth in showing the trials and successes an animal shelter goes through. If you know someone who's not sure about getting a pet, I highly suggest they read this book. It'll make them think twice. If you know someone with misconceptions that all shelter animals get homes, give them this book as a wakeup call! A pet can take up as much or more of your time than a human baby, but the human race has made dogs, cats and other animals disposeable. There are happy endings as well as sad in the book, but it's worth buying. As the kids would say, we give it a 2 paws up!
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Summary: Required reading for all current and wannabe pet owners
Review: Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. I'm among those who do know what kind of responsibility it takes to own a dog. I'm the happy 'Mom' of 2 terriers, one of which is a rescue dog. It is true about rescued animals - they know they've been given another chance and will give you their love many times over. Elizabeth Hess was down to earth in showing the trials and successes an animal shelter goes through. If you know someone who's not sure about getting a pet, I highly suggest they read this book. It'll make them think twice. If you know someone with misconceptions that all shelter animals get homes, give them this book as a wakeup call! A pet can take up as much or more of your time than a human baby, but the human race has made dogs, cats and other animals disposeable. There are happy endings as well as sad in the book, but it's worth buying. As the kids would say, we give it a 2 paws up!
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Summary: You'll want a copy for your friends
Review: The beautifully written stories provide insight into the wonderful workers at shelters as well as inspiring hope for those who pass through their doors. It may aspire more of us to become a part of these endeavors and share the joy of such labors of love.
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Summary: The most wonderful compassionate reality book!
Review: This book was so good I could not put it down. A realistic yet compassionate look at shelters today. A must read!
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