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Seven fund-raising and animal care professionals offer up-to-date, step-by-step advice on success in all aspects of fund-raising for animal-care organizations—direct mail, planned giving, capital campaigns, special events, grant proposals, on-line appeals, and more.

Fund-Raising for Animal Care Organizations is the second in the Humane Society Press Shelter Management series. ... Read more

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This book is excellent.
I highly recommend this book for all those who are involved in raising funds for animal welfare non-profits.It is comprised of short and concise chapters written by seasoned experts on the vital aspects of this topic.Additionally, there is a very useful list of resources (websites, books, organizations, etc.) at the end.Currently, I'm using the techniques and strategies discussed in the book to assist the Board of Directors of a local animal shelter.

Another fantastic book from the HSUS!
This book covers every aspect of fundraising. It discusses the legal requirements to which organizations must adhere, how to lay a foundation for successful fundraising, and everything from small fundraising events to big capital campaigns. After reading this book, I feel like I have the knowledge to manage a successful, sustainable fundraising program. I recommend this book to every animal care organization that is too busy keeping their head above water to worry about anything else because this book will help you change that. ... Read more

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Jasmine
I thought this was a really cute book.It's amazing how these anmials go through all this stuff and still survive.I'm glad they made this book so little kids can understand what happens to an animal if it's not cared for. ... Read more

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A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them. ... Read more

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About Dog Shelter
Dog Shelter

2nd chapter:Traker


This chapter was about a dog that had 11 brothers an sisters and they were on the USA Human Society. Anyone wanted Traker the littlest dog. A woman that was a person that made TV sows movies etc. always saw Traker she though it was beautiful. So one day she adopted Traker and went home with him. When they got home Traker saw to many animals an got a little bit scared. Finally then of 2 or 3 weeks he was ok with so many animals around him. His owner showed him how to obey to her rules so he can be a super star dog as most of her animals.Finally a TV commercial went to her owners mind it needed a dog for the comercial the trainer chose Traker.Traker was special he could do perfectlly what her owner told him so the comercial went out pretty good.A week past when a movie came to the owners mind the movie needed dogs an monkeys.The trainer picked Traker for the protagonist. She was afraid Traker couldnt work good with monkeys but it was a surprise.

He did or not.........


TO BE CONTINUED.......

Shelter Dogs...Another Great Peg Kehret Book
This is a book of stories full of hope for animal lovers of all ages. Peg Kehret comes through once again with her appealing writing style for all ages.

Great for kids who love dogs!
This was a GREAT summer read for my 9 yr old - she loves dogs and LOVED the stories of the shelter dog heroes!Nice format for this age b/c she could read all about 1 dog in a reading time block rather than have to come back to it day after day.Great stories!

Jamie from Lake Tapps says,"Heart warming book!"
I highly recommend the book, Shelter Dogs because it is about dogs that go to the shelter and never get adopted for months.No matter how big or little they have an interesting story like this dog named Tyler that's blind and loves to play with a kitten. You should read it to know all about these dogs and their stories and what happens to them at the end.These are real stories about real dogs and their owners and their friends.
The book Shelter Dogs is for you if you're a dog lover because it's happy, sad, and cool to what happens to the dog at the end of their story.Dogs go to a shelter called the Humane Society in Portland, Oregon because they have no home or they get abandoned by their owners.There are some dogs that become movie stars, fire fighters, or life savers.There are some dogs that panic because their owners die.Like one story, a dog named Kirby panicked because his owner got very sick and died and nobody knew little Kirby was still there.There are so many interesting stories about little dogs and big dogs from Border Collies to Great Danes.There so many stories of so many types of dogs.You should read this book even if you're not a dog lover.Peg Kehret is a wonderful author because she writes things that were true events like the book I'm telling you about right now.She went to the humane society to get information about these dogs and their amazing stories.The dogs in these stories names are Joey, Tracker, Kirby, Zorro, Bridgette, Danny, Tyler, and Ivan.These dogs are heroes to many people who have illnesses.The dogs are trained to alert their owner of any medical issues like a seizure.
My favorite part in the book was when Peg Kehret talked about Bridgette because she was a seizure alert dog.She could sense a seizure coming twenty minutes before it would happen so the person could get on a sofa a bed or any soft surface.The person Bridgette lived with had seizures.Once they were driving home from a party and Bridgette went crazy.They tried to calm her down but it didn't work so as they were driving home from the party the person driving had a seizure.
What I learned from the book is that it is good to have a dog at your side especially if you need them like if you're handicap, or you have trouble walking.
I would give this book five stars because the stories about these dogs are truly amazing and inspiring.

Fantasic Book!!
I love this book. My daughter works at our local shelter and this book brought tears to our eyes. ... Read more

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How can the love of animals translate into a career? In this engaging collection of interviews, activities, and advice, Willow Ann Sirch explores more than 30 careers with animals of all kinds. Organized by vocation groups such as jobs in animals shelters, veterinary medicine, wildlife rescue, and obedience training, the author addresses the young reader in a frank, conversational manner. From saving dogs who have swallowed antifreeze, to finding foster homes for abandoned llamas, to teaching sign language to chimpanzees, this book connects a love for animals into solid thinking about future careers. ... Read more

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Animal Lovers
Any animal lover who wants to make a career with animals should get this book. It doesn't tell naything about salaries or anything stupid or unessacary like that. People who only care about salaries shouldn't become anything that involves animals. I personally want to be a small animal veterinarian and I could care less about money. I would work for free just to be with animals. Get this book if you have a dream of working with animals like me. You won't be able to put this book down till you know everything!

Needed more information
The book was detailed on jobs, but could have used information on salaries.It was also very basic not too much detail involved in this one.

You WILL find the right career for you!
I have been so confused on what to do with my life.I have always known that I want to work with animals but didn't know what kinds of jobs were available.I never realized that there were so many jobs available outthere that work with animals.Because of this book, I have found the jobthat is right for me and I know what I have to do to get there.It is amust read if you want specific detail of every job available in the animalindustry! ... Read more

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The Star Thrower
I don't want to detract from the inspiration this book obviously provides but was sad to see that she has adapted Loren Eiseley's Starfish story as her own - and appears to have given no credit. Eiseley's original can be found in his book, The Star Thrower.

Speaking for those who cannot . . . . says it all!
There are no words to fully describe the depth of this book's scope in such relevant context of shelter work!The writing is excellent, the overall aura and ambience provides insight, inspiration and aspiration toward the goals encompassed in these stories!Every individual encounter in this volume will capture your emotions with hope and a desire to be a part of similar endeavors!

Touched my heart
This was a wonderful book, especially for shelter workers or volunteers who see and experience some of the same things as in the stories. Many of the stories dealt with the euthanasia side of shelter work but end with ahopeful note. The book stresses the importance of spaying and neutering andnot treating companion animals as throw away objects but as importantmembers of the family. I recommend this book highly for animal lovers andam even considering buying a second copy and donating it to my local humanesociety's new library.

GREAT!!!
anyone who REALLY loves animals will love this book. I cried and laughed by the end of the book, it was really emotional. ... Read more

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Almost every community has feral cats, animals too poorlysocialized to be handled who cannot be placed into typical pet homes.In many of these communities, feral cats are seen to posepublic-health, animal-welfare, nuisance-animal, or other problems.

Veterinarian Margaret R. Slater offers a comprehensive, compassionatereview of the issues surrounding feral cats and of solutions to feralcat problems in communities large and small.She also provides ablueprint to veterinarians, feral cat caretakers, animal shelters, andpublic agencies for finding common ground in their approach to feralcats.

Community Approaches to Feral Cats is a handbook for action, a greatresource, and a "must have" for anyone interested in stray, feral, andunowned cats. ... Read more

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Too many cats...a continuous challenge
An important documented title with an extensive bibliography, directory of organizations, and index.Obviously, the supply of incompetent pet owners will never cease.The specific question is: How can the wandering cat (owned, stray, and feral) be humanely managed?This book discusses how organizationshave made a difference by working with various components of their own community.The feral cat problem will not be solved, but this book will help animal kindness organizations put in place policies and action plans which involve education, implementation, and cooperation.Recommended for animal kindness organizations and public libraries. Also of interest: Living in Shadows by Ann K. Fisher. ... Read more

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A candid look at your favorite NASCAR stars and the pets they love. Pit Road Pets invites you into the world of your favorite NASCAR stars for a special look into their private lives with their families and pets. From Tony Stewart's tiny Chihuahua, Kayle, to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s Boxer, Killer, the stars of NASCAR are beautifully photographed with their creatures, great and small. In their own words, drivers, crew chiefs and racing personalities share the stories of how their animals enrich their lives.

"There is always enough love in our house for a dog."-Ryan Newman

"You can't get a friend more loyal than yourdog." -Dale Jarrett

"How can you look at a dog or a cat and not love them?" Elliott Sadler

"We have 49 pets - rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, many, many fish, horses, frogs, cats and a dog. I expect there'll be more before I wake uptomorrow!" -Jeff Burton

"Animals are always a welcome addition to our family - more character, more fun!" Bobby Labonte ... Read more

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Woof
Love this book, the pets are beautiful & one can tell the owners love their pets. A great book.

BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING BOOK!!!!!
Must admit that I am probably biased since my daughter,Dina Dembicki, was involved in the "making" of this beautiful tribute to the drivers and their "kids". Having seen what it takes to put it together makes me appreciate it all the more.Dina spent 12 to 18 hours a day doing the layout and putting the book together.As the Design and Print Production, Graphic Arts person, she spent every moment loving this book. Ryan and Krissie Newman are not only wonderful human beings and loving "pet parents" they are generous with their time and aid for all living animals.The Ryan Newman Foundation is responsible for the Catawba County Humane Society's new housing facility for which this book donated all net proceeds to the new building construction. These are the kind of folks who can be assured to make it to Heaven!!This book is now in it's 2nd printing thanks to all animal and NASCAR lovers who bought one.My thanks to them and everyone else responsible for making this book such an astounding success.By the way, Krissie is even prettier than her photo!

LOVE IT
I love this book!!I love the Nascar drivers and how they show their love for their pets!!

A BEAUTIFUL BOOK FOR A GREAT CAUSE
This is a BEAUTIFUL book that provides funds for a GREAT CAUSE.NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and his wife, Krissie, have made humane treatment of animals their personal mission.It is encouraging to see a young couple consciously chooses to "GIVE BACK."Buy this book for the cause as much as for the enjoyment!

PitRoadPets
This is a WONDERFUL book for anyone who loves pets and NASCAR. The photos are wonderful. The stories show these NASCAR people just like familieseverywhere who love their pets. Great read. Easy book to read "a little at a time". ... Read more

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Synopsis:

Annie Phillips Murray has a complicated life, and it’s about to become much more difficult.Orphaned as a teenager and feeling abandoned after the death of her husband, she and her young son seek respite with an elderly aunt and her raging alcoholic sister-in-law.

The years of World War II provide the setting for Annie’s life as a housecleaner and cook.As the war ends, she finds herself destitute after a fire set during a wild party hosted by her sister-in-law. Local police officer Dan Saunders investigates the fire and finds himself enamored by her beauty and strength.As time marches into the battles of The Civil Rights Movement, the union between Dan, a black man, and Annie, a white woman, is fraught with dangerous obstacles. Racial tensions coupled with the case being solved place Annie and her beloved Dan in peril.Will their love be strong enough to withstand the threats against them? Or will it become a casualty of prejudice?


Author Bio:

Author J.B. DiNizo has woven a beautiful love story from the tangled threads of war, civil rights and murder.A seasoned writer, DiNizo is working on her next novel, Winding Paths to Home, which chronicles a woman fleeing her home during the Civil War with her handicapped brother. J.B. lives with her husband, dog and cats at the New Jersey shore.
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Quite a tale but it still needs work
I've really enjoyed the process of writing, rewriting, finding editing and proofreading and, finally, personally designing the covers for two self-published, or indie, print-on-demand books of fiction. It's also given me a lot of sympathy for others who try to finish the long and tricky process with a product of more than ordinary merit.

J.B. DiNizo has quite a tale to tell in this first effort, but it's mostly all tell. At least in the beginning, which is where I got bogged down. There's too much tell, not near enough show. I skipped around after that. Towards the end, especially, the police chief's voice was intriguing. But the story really needs more scenes and dialogue, interspersed with the unrelenting narrative summary and expository quotes, to compel a reader to stay until the end.

The author's personal experience of child abuse (see author's page link above) seems, of course, to be reflected in the story. I'm sure its words were lived with and in for a long time before they arrived in this cathartic form. Now the author should find the courage to do a careful rewrite and find or hire an editor. A second edition, perhaps? That's the beauty of print-on-demand: starting over when necessary. It would be a shame to waste so much obvious passion and commitment. And I'd be happy to try again. ... Read more

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Redemption is the story of animal sheltering in the United States, a movement that was born of compassion and then lost its way. It is the story of the 'No Kill' movement, which says we can and must stop the killing. But most of all, it is a story about believing in the community and trusting in the power of compassion. ... Read more

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Redemption
Every city/county animal shelter should have this as required reading.This includes those run by Humane Societies or other animal related organizations.

grand idea
I wholeheartedly support this conceopt but his numbers are off by about a factor of 10.

Learn the truth, America
Too many groups are using our natural love of animals to get money and do not care about animals at all.These groups pretend to want to champion the safety of animals but kill them at the same rate of shelters that do not care at all. When people learn the truth, they can also find out how they can help protect saveable animals. Twenty-five percent of saveable animals that are killed in shelters are purebreds.Learn and then advocate.

Beware the Big Guys
The "Humane" Society recently boasted about donating $3.3 million to American shelters.Big deal.They take in more than $120 million annually (much from celebrity commercials and deceptive appeals) and show assets of more than that.

ASPCA has one shelter in NYC that is currently withholding pain meds from animals, postponing new volunteer admissions and is short on food.See what they take in, what they pay their leaders.

Investigate the number of animals that HSUS, PETA, and ASPCA KILL.Where is one spay/neuter clinic that any of them have established?

Small shelters do the actual heartbreaking rescue work that they take credit for.Give them your money and time.

Google Charity navigator and Nathan Winograd for more disturbing facts.

An once of prevention.........
So I am interested in this book and will be looking for it at my library. I have not read it nor have I read all the reviews, but of the ones I have read, no one has mentioned what I think to the best solution to pet over-population; SPAYING and NEUTERING!I have been in animal rescue for the last 22 years and would say that based on what I've seen the only possible way to help unwanted animals is to stop making them. I don't care if you have some Eukanuba, AKC, rare as hell show winning pet FIX IT! Or simply don't breed it! As they say to people, abstanance is 100% effective! I am sorry if I offened someone and yes I love puppies too but even purebred dogs end up as "unwanted", let alone all the "accidantal" liters that people let happen because they either A) are selfish and want puppies to sell or just cause its fun. or B)are to f-ing lazy to spay their pets. Yes I know it expensive and vets should charge less but if you can't afford to fix your pet, quite frankly you can't afford to have a pet.

Anyway just thought I would add my two cents to the over-population disscussion. ... Read more