Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs

(Hardback)

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Unlikely FriendshipsmeetsMarley and Me. This heartwarming gift book from National Geographic presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos-dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day- Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.

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"Aheartwarming and inspiring mosaic of stories to dramatically illustrate the many ways a dog can positively impact our lives." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Each one of these dogs is special in their own way and each story is heartwarming. If youre a dog lover, this is one book you should definitely look into. You wont be disappointed!" --Night Owl Reviews

"This book is a quick, enjoyable, read and I recommend that you hold the book in one hand and pet your dogwith the other."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Author Bio

REBECCA ASCHER-WALSH is a writer who specializes in celebrity and lifestyle coverage, but who also loves dogs and telling stories about amazing animals. She is the author ofDevotedandLoyal,two heartwarming and inspiring collections of stories of the bravery and heroism of dogs. She alsocontributes to many newspapers and national magazines includingEntertainment Weekly, Adweek, and theLos Angeles Times. She is a volunteer at a high-kill shelter in Manhattan and a founding director of the Deja Foundation, devoted to funding the medical care and training costs of dogs rescued from high-kill shelters.