Save That Dog: Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Purebred Rescue Dog

By Liz Palika

The first book to deal specifically with purebred rescue, the dogs, and the people involved, "Save That Dog!" explains what purebred dog rescue is and how it differs from shelter adoptions.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876057377
• ISBN13: 9780876057377
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Macmillan General Reference
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book on adopting a rescue dog!

I've read several different books lately on adopting a rescue dog, and this is by far the best one. It thoroughly addresses all the issues surrounding this subject -- how to choose the right dog and the right rescue group for you, going through the sometimes-complicated adoption process, handling behavioral problems that can arise when a dog has come from a difficult prior living situation -- and gives specific, useful advice about everything it discusses. The author obviously knows a lot about this subject and she shares her knowledge in an engaging and very helpful way. Great book.

A helpful book for every dog owner

My fiance and I recently adopted a rescued Cairn Terrier with no advance notice. Like many rescue dogs, he had some emotional baggage which expressed itself in bad behavior; we knew we'd have to turn him around if he was going to stay. "Save That Dog" gave concrete tips on how to deal with dog behavior problems that affect many dogs, not just rescued dogs. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is considering adopting a rescue dog and dog owners in general.

A wonderful book for anyone with a purebred, rescued dog!

I liked this book! Although I have never had a dog from a rescue league, after purchasing this book, I discovered it helped me with my rescued mixed-breed and my Cocker Spaniel, both of whom came from a shelter. I someday hope to acquire dogs from breed rescue, and I have no doubt that this book will help me achieve that dream. The section on helpingyour new dog adjust to other pets, as I have seven animals currently!

Warm, friendly and practical look at breed rescue

A warm, friendly book full of practical insight and heartfelt success stories of rescued dogs who went on to "fame and fortune" as the stars of their new owners' lives. Some people believe that for a dog to be truly "theirs", they must adopt it as a puppy. Liz discusses the love and total devotion that are common with rehomed dogs, and helps point out that a dog rescued from a substandard environment and placed in a loving, friendly one may be the most grateful pet you ever own. It is an option my wife and I have certainly never regretted. As owners of a purebred West Highland White terrier, my wife and I continually amaze people we meet when we mention he was rescued from the pound. People just don't believe that pure-bred dogs end up in shelters to be euthanized; most assume the places are filled with mutts coming from alley breedings. Liz points out the startling statistic that less than 30% of dogs stay their entire lives with one owner; pedigreed, intentionally-bred dogs included. Unrealistic expectations by new dog owners are probably the single greatest reason for this statistic; this book will ensure that you will not be a contributor to the problem, giving intelligent, realistic assessments of the possibilities and realities of dog ownership.