Review
Here's a book that will tug at even the most stoic of heartstrings. "Blind Dog Stories" relates the happy, sometimes even euphoric tales of blind dogs and their owners...tales of heroism, dedication and love. For anyone who is considering euthanizing a blind dog, read this book. It will give you hope. And it demonstrates that a dog's quality of life does not necessarily depend on perfect vision. --
The Oregonian, January 1, 2000These stories illustrate that some dogs will not only cope with blindness but flourish if given the chance" --
Canadian Assoc. of Veterinary Ophthalmology Newsletter, Nov. 1999This is one of those jewels you dont want to place down until youve reached the final page. --
Seattle Times, March 2000Well-written, uplifting and inspirational. "Blind Dog Stories" a wonderful illustration of the human-canine bond. --
The Living Chow Chow, January, 2000
Product Description
"Blind Dog Stories" is a heartwarming collection of short stories for the dog-lover. Spawned from her previous work with blind dogs, Caroline Levin enlightens and entertains the reader with twenty-two, amazing dog stories. This, Levins second book, demonstrates that blind dogs can lead happy, useful lives and celebrates the beauty of the human-canine bond.
Some of the stories youll read include: Blind Enthusiasm - Barely surviving birth, a blind Siberian Husky becomes the fearless leader of an Alaskan dog-sled team. To Look in the Face of Danger - The extraordinary account of a boy, his dog and their near-deadly encounter with a rattlesnake. Set Your Sights High - Despite his puppy mill beginnings, a Golden Retriever demonstrates the true nature of the human-canine bond. Look Before You Leap - When a blind Labrador pulls a girl from the Pacific Ocean, its no ordinary day at the beach. Blind Faith - It took a difficult hike, on a steep woodland trail, to summon up the wondrous skills of a blind Cocker Spaniel
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