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The Lost Pet Chronicles: Adventures of a K-9 Cop Turned Pet Detective (Hardcover)

~ Kathy Albrecht (Author) "When I was a child, my heroes were a kid named Danny and his Irish setter, Red..." (more)
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In this thoroughly engaging book, Albrecht narrates, with deadpan humor and Grisham-like suspense, the story of how she came to create an entirely new career: lost pet search and rescue. As a police dispatcher and later a police officer in California, Albrecht was duty bound to give human emergencies priority over animal crises, but it wasn't until her Eeyore-like bloodhound, A.J., went missing that Albrecht saw the need for sophisticated detective and scent trail work to find pets. Going against the advice of colleagues and even friends, Albrecht trains her dogsâ€"first Rachel, a search-and-rescue Weimeraner, and then bloodhounds Chase and A.J. (who was found)â€"to scent cats and other dogs in the same way they located lost hikers or on-the-lam criminals. Taking the reader on searches for everything from huskies and terriers to boa constrictors, she describes her dogs' incredible ability to detect scents and shares her own honed deductions about animal and human behavior. Sometimes the author isn't able to find the lost animal and can only return bad news to people, like the owners of Gus, a cat who runs away days after their son's death. Yet with humor and fascinating insight into search-and-rescue work, Albrecht continues to find innovative ways to help animals and the humans who love them, and inspires readers with her dramatic career changes. With an epilogue containing indispensable information on how to look for missing pets, this is a must-read for animal lovers and sleuths alike.
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Yes, Virginia, there really is a pet detective. But erase from your mind those images of gangly Jim Carrey slapsticking his way through a case. This pet detective, a former police officer and crime-scene investigator, is smart, shrewd, and possessed of a deep and passionate love for animals (puppy lovers will not be able to read her first chapter without emitting a giggle or three). Of course, anyone would have to love animals to embark on a career involving lost puppies, kitties, horses, and snakes, which is what Albrecht did when she realized that she did not have much of a future with the police department. The book, which recounts several of her cases, is downright engrossing. Readers who think "pet detective" is a silly name for a profession will be impressed with the skill and dedication it takes to locate a missing animal. Animal lovers will be alternately sad, angry, nervous, and happy. David Pitt
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 243 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (April 24, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582343799
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582343792
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,016,400 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Touching and Informative Book!, September 6, 2004
By Sarah S. Preston (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
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Every pet owner should read this book! I found Kat's story to be interestng and so touching. She has a real passion for lost pets that was apparent in the book. There are joyful moments and also moments where I was reading with tears streaming down my face. I couldn't put it down and tore through it in three days. The book also contains an epilogue with excellent advice on how to find a lost cat or dog based on her experience. A portion of the proceeds from the book go to Missing Pet Partnership, a non-profit organization formed by the author.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern classic for pet lovers of all ages!, April 21, 2004
By Helen Mundy (Maroochydore) - See all my reviews
Meet Kat Albrecht: real-life Pet Detective! Police Officer and K-9 dog trainer and handler, Albrecht has begun a revolution in the way organizations search for missing pets. Albrecht's autobiographical novel immediately drags in the reader and takes them on a dramatic roller coaster as we follow every dip, curve, and plunge of her calling to a career in founding a nationwide non-profit organization for Missing Pets. Enter Albrecht's world and see the very best of human beings and their love for their pets -- and the inspiration of true heroism. A heart-warming, joyful, touching novel to cherish and share with all animal lovers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, moving story, remarkable woman!, July 15, 2005
By WambaughFan "Nicole" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
This book is interesting, informative, engaging, sometimes sad and sometimes happy. The author, a former cop turned pet detective, is remarkable for her determination and inner strength and foresight into a needed service. She takes on a calling by herself and does incredible things (establishing a field) through her own inner reserve and motivation. I was sad that she was still alone (single) at the end and had had some hard knocks, but she is an amazing person.

Her dogs, too, are phenomenal in their abilities and accomplishments. Kat relates her finding her dogs, her early days with them, almost accidentally stumbling into looking for lost pets, and how she developed a training method and collected data on lost animals.

Great stories of rescues, and also some heart-breakers. Kat also includes some practical (and in my experience, accurate) advice on searching for lost pets.

It's definitely worth a read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Business of Healing Hearts

Pet Detective Extraordinaire, Kat Albrecht, (and I give her that official title that no one else in the animal world has the credentials to claim) has worked more wonders... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marilyn Walton

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderfully Uplifting Pet Saga!!!

My Outreach Librarian picked this book for me to read and I'm SO glad she did. I learned a lot about dogs and cat behavior when they go missing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Teri Rodeman

5.0 out of 5 stars Kat Albrecht is the real thing
Kat's book broke my previous record. I read this book in 1 day. I am a pet store manager in Simi Valley. I post missing pet flyers every day in the window at my store. Read more
Published on October 10, 2007 by S. Gunter

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but not whats expected
I enjoyed reading this book very much. Kathy Albrecht stories were nice to read-I read it front to back in 3 days, however i originally ordered this book to help in finding my... Read more
Published on January 4, 2007 by Holly Power

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
I was at the library searching for something to read, and the beautiful dog on the cover caught my eye. Read more
Published on April 22, 2006 by J. Weitzel

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The Lost Chronicles by Kat Albrecht is a great book for dog lovers or people that love mysteries. I absolutely love this book! Read more
Published on March 8, 2006 by B. Fokes

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
Everyone who owns a pet owes it to themselves to read this book! Kat's knowledge and experience with tracking dogs is extraordinary, and the valuable information she provides in... Read more
Published on December 31, 2005 by Jerry E. Hightower

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read - Entertaining and Informative!
I love this book! I couldn't put it down. Each story was incredible, and I loved learning about this woman's life and her struggles. Read more
Published on January 11, 2005 by A. Berns

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivational - Inspirational - A+ +
The Lost Pet Chronicles is terrific. Albrecht does a wonderful job of providing an inspiring story. It's easy reading and you won't be able to set it down.
Published on July 26, 2004 by Eric J Udler

5.0 out of 5 stars Pet Detective Extraordinaire!!!
An absolute "must read" for any animal lover. Kat takes you for an intimate look into her and her beloved canine companions world of ups and owns. Read more
Published on July 14, 2004 by Carol Lynn Bowman

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