Before You Were Mine By Maribeth Boelts A young boy ponders what his adopted dog's life might have been like before he was in his life. He imagines his beloved pet in various situations; with a loving family forced to give him up, misunderstood for his puppy antics, neglected in a backyard, roaming the streets, then finally finding his forever home. Winner of the 2008 KIND Children's Book Award, an award given annually by The Humane Society of the United States, recognizing an exceptional children's book with a humane message about animals.

A Home for Dixie: The True Story of a Rescued Puppy By Emma Jackson At 15 years old, Emma adopted a puppy named Dixie and went on to write a book about her adoption experience and to trumpet the importance of adopting a pet. Emma appeared on both the Early Show and the Today Show – and like the true pet advocate she is, she made a point to send her national TV audience to Petfinder. To see a clip of Emma’s national debut and on-air Petfinder mention, click here.

The Adopted Dog Bible From our friends at Petfinder.com! Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing, Training, and Caring for Your Shelter or Rescued Dog. The old rules don't always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here's the one-stop guide that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life. For video highlights, click here!

A Rare Breed of Love: The True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere By Jana Kohl When you meet Baby, the first thing you notice is her limp. She only has three legs, you see -- she lost one following years of mistreatment at a puppy mill. But spend a little more time with Baby and her irrepressible "Ma," Jana Kohl, and you'll hear the story of how this gentle creature has gone from puppy-mill victim to celebrity "spokesdog"– hobnobbing with celebrities, lobbying politicians, and inspiring an entire movement to end the kind of animal abuse she suffered for so many years.

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Award-winning favorites on animal spirituality by Ted Andrews
Sadly, Ted Andrews was released from this earthly plane on October 24, 2009 to continue on his spiritual journey. He left a legacy of the most awe-inspiring, award-winning books and teachings of which these are only a few. Richest blessings on your journey, Ted...until we meet again.

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