True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us
Have you had a dog touch your life in a way that you will never forget? Those are the experiences that are shared in this collection of thirty-six reminiscences about dogs and the people who loved them.
I felt a kinship to the story-tellers because many of them write about a dog smiling. Growing up with dogs, I had often seen a dog do that. Later, I was unprepared for the blank looks I got from people when I mentioned a dog’s grin. But in this group of stories, the authors often refer to a dog’s smile.
One of the story’s reference to Gotcha Day reminded me of the time a little girl was adopted by my good friend’s family. Until then, 
I hadn’t known “Gotcha Day” is the term used for the actual day the judge grants the adoption, and makes everything legal. Because of its importance that date is often celebrated yearly, just like a birthday. When I saw one of the stories entitled Gotcha Day, I immediately knew how special, and important, it was to that family to have their dog join them.
Every story in Second-Chance Dogs is clean, and some mention faith. The tales range from the family dog, to soldiers and their canine comrades, to rescue dogs that help in a variety of situations. None of them take more than a few minutes to read. Some will make you laugh and others may bring a tear to your eye. I do wish a larger size font was used for the text, but it doesn’t take away from these heartfelt stories. Any dog lover, or fan of true stories, will appreciate this book.
Revell Publishing has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of Second-Chance Dogs, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Callie Smith Grant has edited a number of animal books including: The Cat on My Lap, The Cat in the Window, The Dog Next Door, and The Dog at My Feet.
