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Shelter Dogs (Hardcover)

by Traer Scott (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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Photographer Traer Scott’s endearing portraits of dogs living in American shelters are irresistible and heart-rending – and make a passionate appeal to dog lovers everywhere. Some of the dogs subsequently found good homes; others were never adopted. The portraits reveal the strikingly intense emotion, dignity and, sometimes, humour and whimsy that Scott saw in each face despite the dog’s circumstances. By documenting the undeniable expressions of emotion in the dogs encountered in her volunteer work, Scott raises awareness of animal rescue causes, and especially the need for more adoptive homes for abandoned dogs. This book of true portraits of fifty beautiful shelter dogs is a poignant and loving tribute to all dogs.

About the Author
Traer Scott, a fine art photographer with a background in portraiture and fashion, was raised as an only child in a house full of animals. A menagerie of cats, wounded wild animals, birds, snakes and dogs were her most constant childhood companions. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her husband and two beautiful rescued dogs.

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  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Merrell; 1 edition (September 30, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1858943523
  • ISBN-13: 978-1858943527
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,026 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!, November 8, 2006
By OlyVeg (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
  
This book was really touching. The photos are beautiful and most of the dogs you can just feel their soul and personality right through the pages.
(Buyer beware, not all the dogs are rescued and live happily ever after. I didn't realize this when I bought the book so my heart leaped when reading their stories and I got to the ones that had been euthanized. It's very heartbreaking to see such a beautiful living (when the photo was taken) being and know they are gone.)
I wish this book was in every library, school, store in the country, it would make a difference. I got my pooch from the humane shelter 5 1/2 years ago as a 2 month old puppy that had been tossed out on a freeway to die. She is my best little buddy and better than any human friend I've ever had.
Thank you for such a beautiful book!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Man's best friend, forgotten..., September 19, 2006
By A. Chang (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This is a collection of photographs of dogs from various shelters, each with a short description of their situation. These dogs are the unlucky and unwanted, sometimes abondoned by their "best friend", and some are picked up as strays. The photos capture the character of these dogs, and some have such sad looks. It is heartbreaking to read that some of these dogs in this book were euthanized, sometimes simply due to the lack of space in shelters. In those cases, these photos are the only remaining evidence of their short existance. Recommended for anyone who loves dogs. A percentage of proceeds from sales go to shelters.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!, September 12, 2006
Traer Scott has done an extraordinary job. The photos of these dogs are mesmerizing. A must have for dog lovers, and especially those of us who have walked into a shelter and fallen in love with a furry stranger who then becomes our best friend on the ride home.
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This is a fabulous book. I bought several for Christmas presents. The cover is beautiful & it looks nice on a coffee table. Her imagesand stories are beautiful. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
I love this book. I wish I could afford the prints, but the book itself is a treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared to cry...
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This was a very good book. The descriptions were great. The pictures were beautiful. I really enjoyed reading it. There was alot of information. Shelter Dogs
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5.0 out of 5 stars So good
I'm an aspiring photographer/shelter owner...and this book just confirmed why I want to do each of those things. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Traer Scott has a gift..
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