Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Elise Lufkin (Author), Diana Walker (Photographer), Jamie Lee Curtis (Foreword) "I grew up in England in a house where you could find a dog on almost every chair..." (more)
Key Phrases: deaf dog, New York, Humane Society, Los Angeles (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet (1-59228-140-0, $19.95) by Elise Lufkin with photos by Diana Walker is a collection of short pieces about people's experiences rescuing dogs from miserable existences. While the stories end happily, the depth of feeling from the people narrating their tales brings tears to the eyes." --Publishers Weekly

"Second Chances: More Found Dogs is one of those transcendent books that clearly shows the big division of the human race--those who understand animals and those who can't or won't. Each story in these pages is a mini morality tale, through which we meet some very interesting people from all walks of life who look with empathy beyond their own kind, give generously asking nothing in return, and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Published in time for Christmas, this book represents the true spirit of Christmas. All pet owners should read it. Animal lovers will love it."-- Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

Product Description
Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned-at animal shelters, racetracks, or on the side of the road. Many of these animals end their days without ever knowing a caring human hand, but some are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. And these dogs, often rescued from death's door, seem to have even more than the usual canine capacity for love and loyalty. Second Chances, is full of wonderful photos and words by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways. Celebrities from Julio Iglesias, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Donna Shalala, and Oscar de la Renta to everyday heroes who have found dogs--from sleek greyhounds to scruffy mix-breeds--that have become service dogs, protectors, and friends, offering solace, aid, companionship and inspiration.

SECOND CHANCES is a moving tribute to the power of love between people and dogs-how that love has transformed dogs who were lost, and the people who were lucky enough to find them.


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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592281400
• ISBN-13: 978-1592281404
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #331,924 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent sequel to Found Dogs : Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet , April 11, 2006

By	E. Chapa "echapa" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I originally bought Found Dogs : Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet and fell in love with the book. One of our kids Miles is a rescue dog and I can definitely relate to the stories in that book and this sequel.

This book is twice as big as the first and the stories are just wonderful. The stories are pretty much everyday people telling their tales of giving dogs a second chance at a great life. It made me feel great to know that there are others in this world who take care of their dogs as much and sometimes as nutty as my husband and I do :). If you've got a furry friend, this book is SO worth it - another 2 paws up from this pack!

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars goD's dogs win in this one!, February 21, 2004

By A Customer

rockysfunddogrsq - Author of Dogs' Letters to goD: Rescued Dogs Talk to the Creator (available here on Amazon). As an active member of the dog rescue community, this book made my heart soar with hope for our beloved canine companions and with pride in the people who chose the adoption option when searching for a companion. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The photos are excellent and touch the heart. The text is uplifting, but does not spare the reader from the sometimes harrowing and heartrending circumstances that lead to these "second chances". A must read!

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As heartwarming as the first book !, February 9, 2004

By	Catrin Nack (Hamburg Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Annother wonderful and heartwarming account of dogs who grabbed their " Second Chance ". If you have read the Elise Lufkins and Diana Walkers first book, you do not want to miss this one. The storys a even more detailed, and the thought that there are people who care so much seem to make life in general a bit more worhtwhile. Again Diana Walker provided photos that touch your soul, and the passion and love for their subject is in every of Mr. Lufkins words.
I did get my dog from a local shelter and can only join in the praise of loyalty and love that these dogs give us. Get this book and share the storys - and even you might consider that a stray can give you heaven on earth - and you can do the same for him !!!