This is a collection of hilarious and heart-warming stories of dogs, cats, and all types of pets given a second chance, and the human animal lovers who rescued them.

"Poetry and informational text showcase the work of community animal shelters. Ten different fictional animals represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every day. Suggestions on animal adoption, including how to prepare and appropriate pet selection, are included, along with resources list"--

Megan Jennings just found the ideal temporary home for sixteen suddenly displaced pets. Too bad the farm's owner isn't giving the two-legged, former New York attorney the same warm welcome. A city girl broke Cade Battle's heart and now way the gun-shy cowboy's trusting in the feelings Megan awakens. But after being orphaned as a teenager, Megan knows she's finally found her forever family. Can she make Cade believe it, too?

Kyle's friend Drew has adopted a dog from the shelter, but the boys need to teach it manners and obedience or Drew's parents are going to send it back.

"Strudel, a homeless dachshund, loves listening to Jake read from Chief, Dog of the Old West at the animal shelter. When Jake decides to adopt him, Strudel vows to be as brave and loyal as Chief. Readers get a dog's eye view as Strudel narrates this story of a dog who needed a family, and a struggling family who needed a dog"--

Broccoli is a big, noisy dog at Beezley's Animal Shelter who desparately wants to be adopted--but it seems like his loud bark and his trick of throwing his water dish in the air and catching it is not working.

Join Lucky and the rest of the pound puppies as they work to find perfect homes for adorable puppies. They will do whatever it takes to find great homes for these pups.

"Heartwarming dog adoption stories, practical activism advice, and DIY bow tie instructions from award-winning teen entrepreneur and shelter animal advocate Sir Darius Brown"--

Gus was a lucky dog. Injured and abandoned, he could have become another of the 7 million animals euthanized every year. Then Stephanie Williams entered the picture. A successful journalist, she had been diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer at the age of 30. On medical leave and living alone, she wanted a warm four-legged companion. When she saw Gus's soulful eyes and goofy grin, it was love at first sight: she would rescue him, and he would return...

"Anytime Josie Shilling's large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape--and she loves working with the animals. But when a box mysteriously appears on the clinic's front steps, Josie suddenly becomes responsible for seven adorable puppies! Taking care of her pig, Hamlet, last fall was a bit harder than she thought. So how is she ever going to handle a whole litter of mischievous pups and find...