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1) The drop
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Based on the screenplay he developed for Twentieth Century Fox from his short story "Animal Rescue," New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane's The Drop follows a former criminal whose efforts to build a new life with his girlfriend and pit bull rescue puppy fall apart when he becomes mixed up in a robbery gone wrong; scheduled for release in Fall 2014, Fox's film of the same title stars James Gandolfini (in his final on-screen performance),...
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English
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"America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy mills, worked undercover to close one of the largest and most infamous puppy mills in the United States, and shuttered the most notorious trafficker of dogs for experimentation in history. In this book, he shares stories of the amazing dogs he has rescued and brought to loving families, and also offers invaluable guidance...
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Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Offers information about water rescue dogs, including what they are, how they are trained, and a spotlight on Bilbo, a Newfoundland from England that is one of the only beach rescue dogs. --Publisher's description.
"Engaging images accompany information about water rescue dogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Publisher
Howell Book House
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
An inspiring, realistic guide to adopting purebred rescues
Each year, millions of purebred dogs are given up by their owners for a variety of reasons. Thanks to the recovery and rehabilitative efforts of rescue organizations, many of these dogs are saved-and go on to become extraordinary companion animals.
Now, Purebred Rescue Dog Adoption helps you decide if adopting a purebred rescue dog is right for you. Professional dog trainer and purebred...
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Language
English
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Description
The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm.
In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully
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Language
English
Description
Megan Anderson loves the animals at her no-kill shelter. She'll do anything for them- even go toe-to-toe with a handsome man who is in way over his head. She'll help him sort out his troubles, but getting too close to an adorable puppy's human counterpart? Been there, done that, got burned. When Craig Williams arrived at the local shelter for help, he didn't expect a fiery young woman to blaze into his life. But the more time they spend together,...
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"Former Army MP Mercy Carr and her retired bomb-sniffing dog Elvis are back in Blind Search, the sequel to the page-turning, critically acclaimed A Borrowing of Bones It's October, hunting season in the Green Mountains-and the Vermont wilderness has never been more beautiful or more dangerous. Especially for nine-year-old Henry, who's lost in the woods. Again. Only this time he sees something terrible. When a young woman is found shot through the...
10) Meet Tracker!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
When Carlos falls into a hole while digging for lost treasure, he is saved by Tracker, a puppy that calls the PAW Patrol for help and then joins the team.
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Series
Publisher
Starscape, Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus, they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together...
13) Two good dogs
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Language
English
Description
"Single mom Skye Mitchell has sunk her last dime into a dream, owning the venerable, if run-down LakeView Hotel in the Berkshire Hills. It s here where she believes she'll give her fourteen-year-old daughter Cody a better life. But being an innkeeper is more challenging than she imagined, and Cody still manages to fall in with the wrong crowd. In addition, Cody is keeping an earth-shattering secret that she's terrified to reveal. The once loving,...
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Series
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AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the most common water rescue dog breed is the Newfoundland? These giant dogs are good swimmers. Learn more about the work these dogs do in Water Rescue Dogs, a title in the Dogs with Jobs series. Each Dogs with Jobs title features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity." --
Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol is on a roll in this all-new, full-color storybook that features an awesome lenticular cover that brings the action to life! It's sure to amaze boys and girls ages 3 to 7." --
17) Sit, stay, love
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English
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"For devoted no-kill shelter worker Kelsey Sutton, rehabbing a group of rescue dogs is a welcome challenge. Working with a sexy ex-military dog handler who needs some TLC himself? That's a different story. Kurt Crawford keeps his heart locked away from everyone. Well, everyone except the dogs who need his help... and always have his back. But as Kurt gets to know the compassionate, beautiful woman he's been assigned to work with, he can't help but...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020.
Language
English
Description
A tribute to abandoned dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments-- and to the people who gave them a second change. People who adopt rescue dogs say the bond they feel with their grateful pets makes it all worth while. King-Sun and McMillan include insights on how to make a good match, and tips for a smooth adjustment after bringing a dog home. -- adapted from back cover