Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway

Paperback

Main Details

Title Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Zheutlin
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 142
Category/GenreDogs as pets
Travel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9781492614074
ClassificationsDewey:636.70832092
Audience
General
Illustrations illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint Sourcebooks, Inc
Publication Date 22 October 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

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.

Reviews

"Rescue Road" is a triumphant look at what can happen when good people make good deeds a priority.