My Rescued Golden: True Stories of Rescued Golden Retrievers and the People Who Love Them [Paperback]

Marjorie McHann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2002

A loving celebration of the emotional bond between rescued goldens and their humans, this heartwarming collection of photographs and true stories conveys every aspect of the humor, devotion, fun and inevitable sorrow that exist within this special relationship. And honored are the volunteers of the rescue organizations that dedicate their time, energy, money, and hearts to this noble endeavor.Here, in the words of adopters writing about their rescued goldens, you'll meet:Dakota who was saved from the streets and now brings joy as a therapy dog; Promise who got a second chance at life after surviving years in a breeding kennel; Sproul who became a bomb detection Police K-9 dog after being surrendered by her owners for being "too energetic;" Ozzie who was rescued from the kill shelter and transformed his first-time dog owner into a "real dog person;" Nutmeg who saves lives as a search and rescue dog after being labeled as "overly aggressive" by her former owner;Hope who was saved from death in a backyard breeding nightmare to inspire her adopting family to leave Manhattan following another nightmare September 11, 2001; ? and dozens more.These eloquent pictures and wonderful stories will touch anyone whose heart has ever belonged to a Golden.All profits will be donated to the rescue groups represented in the book.

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About the Author

Marjorie McHann is an author, a nurse, and a golden retriever rescuer. She lives in Memphis, TN with her husband Mike and their two golden retrievers, Goldie and Leo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 210 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (September 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595249892
• ISBN-13: 978-0595249893
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For The Love of Goldens, December 4, 2002

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nan j schramm (Hillsboro, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Rescued Golden: True Stories of Rescued Golden Retrievers and the People Who Love Them (Paperback)

I felt so honored when asked to provide my Golden story for this book, and when it arrived I let it sit for a few days. I was worried that some of the stories would be sad and open old wounds for me. One day I sat down and read it cover to cover and am a better person for doing so. Author Margo gently nudged each and every one of her authors to speak from their hearts in their own voices and each tale is utterly unique and beautiful. This book pays a fitting homage to the most loving and companionable breed of all time, the Golden Retriever. It is a wonderful testimony to what adopting a rescued Golden can do to enrich the lives of the adopter and adoptee.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rescuing Goldens - A Labor of Love, October 27, 2002

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Kathi DeGuzman (Oak Hill, Virginia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Rescued Golden: True Stories of Rescued Golden Retrievers and the People Who Love Them (Paperback)

I bought this book before it was even released by the publisher. It is excellent! As a volunteer for my local golden retriever rescue group (GRREAT) I could relate to every story told. It made me want to be able to rescue every GR out there who needs a second chance at life. To give of yourself to save the life of a GR in need is like no other experience you can imagine. If you've ever been owned by a golden, thought about being owned by one, or are just plain interested in dogs, this book is a must. If you are thinking about being owned by a GR and read this book, you will see why you must contact your local rescue group. There a rescue groups all over the country (US).
I read it through the first time I opened it and quickly passed it along to my mom. Although she isn't owned by any dogs, I wanted my mom to get a look at why I volunteer for a rescue group and how my heart can go out to every golden in need that I hear about. Thanks to Margo for putting this wonderful collection together and thanks to all those whose stories are in this book or whose stories are just waiting to be told (hint for a sequel!). Your hearts are big and deserving of all the unconditional love these wonderful puppers give you.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Heartwarming, December 3, 2002

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Deborah Mitchell (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Rescued Golden: True Stories of Rescued Golden Retrievers and the People Who Love Them (Paperback)

Kudos to Margo McHann for putting together such a wonderful book, that will tug at the hearts of all Golden Retriever lovers everywhere! This is a must for anyone who loves or has been loved by one of these wonderful dogs. My own little girl is featured in this book and it will forever be a very special book to me! Thanks Margo, for opening the eyes of the world to "Rescue" and what it is all about!