Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway (Thorndike Press Large Print Inspirational Series) - Hardcover

Zheutlin, Peter

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9781410485427: Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway (Thorndike Press Large Print Inspirational Series)

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ISBN 10: 1410485420 ISBN 13: 9781410485427

Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print, 2016

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How far would you go to save a dog's life?

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, 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 shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans, and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all.

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About the Author:

Peter Zheutlin, the author of Around the World on Two Wheels, is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared regularly in the Boston Globe and the Christian Science Monitor. Peter has also written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, AARP The Magazine, and other publications. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts.

Review:

"Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. Greg Mahle, the central figure of this story, is now a hero of mine. Dogs are not just property. They are one way God tests our compassion." - Dean Koontz

"An unabashedly sentimental and affecting portrait of a modern-day animal-loving hero." - Kirkus

"Peter Zheulin takes us on a dog lover's ultimate road trip. "Rescue Road" is a canine caravan with heart and soul, sharing with the reader the bittersweet reality of dog rescue today. Even the most intrepid of dog rescuers will find a new hero in Greg Mahle who is, without a doubt, dog's best friend." - Teresa Rhyne, author of the #1 NYT bestseller The Dog Lived (And So Will I)

Journalist Peter Zheutlin, who joined him for hundreds of miles, tells this inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans and how going the extra mile can changes our loyal companions' lives.

"Heartwarming doesn't suffice to describe it: this tale of stray, unwanted, and abandoned dogs, and the people who devote their lives to saving them, restores faith in humanity." - Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

"Journalist Peter Zheutlin, who joined him for hundreds of miles, tells this inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans and how going the extra mile can changes our loyal companions' lives." - ForeWord Reviews

"A tender, inspiring homage to the people and one giant of a man in particular who save dogs in need and deliver them to their forever homes. These heroes bring hope when there seems to be none, and Peter Zheutlin beautifully captures their great devotion and generosity." - Matthew Gilbert, author of Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park"

"This is a spot-on portrait of the rescue community. Readers who are involved in this work will recognize the characters and emotions as their own. Those who are curious about the realities of animal rescue have an excellent resource in Zheutlin's book." - Library Journal

Learn how [Greg} Mahle has embraced the unique bond between dogs and humans and brought immeasurable joy to everyone he encounters.

" Learn how [Greg} Mahle has embraced the unique bond between dogs and humans and brought immeasurable joy to everyone he encounters." - Parade.com

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