Rescue Road [electronic resource] : One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway
Peter Zheutlin2015
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"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject
that is both heartbreaking and joyful." - Dean Koontz How far would you go to
save a life? This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than
1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect and
give them a second chance at life and love.For years, Greg Mahle struggled to
keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally
closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of
puppies changed his life forever.Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels
with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring
hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving "forever families" up north looking
to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From
Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward--where thousands of strays roam the
streets--and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous ...
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Author:
Peter Zheutlin, Author
Imprint:
United States : Sourcebooks, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (256 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781492614081
Language:
English
BRN:
435419
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |