One Hundred Dogs and Counting

Full of passion and compassion, this is an urgent and eloquent call to arms for anyone who cares about the countless dogs in the nation's shelters every year. -- Peter Zheutlin, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of RESCUE ROAD and THE DOG WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN It takes not just a special writer, but a special human being to go into the darkest corners of dog rescue and tell the story with so many glimmers of hope and light. Cara Sue Achtenberg's One Hundred Dogs and Counting documents a journey of compassion, curiosity and faith-that knowing and sharing the truth is worth the effort, for it's what ultimately will save so many more dogs. -- Kim Kavin, award-winning journalist, author of THE DOG MERCHANTS An inspiring, call-to-action story about one woman's dedication to the solution. Through her candid and heart-warming adventures, Achterberg proves that even small acts of kindness can save lives. Her message is a beacon that shines light directly on the path to end suffering; her journey proves that together we can end the needless suffering of millions of shelter animals across the nation. -- C. J. English, author of RESCUE MATTERS Saddened by her emptying nest, Cara Sue Achterberg started fostering dogs-dozens of them. Here she shares the journey (and some super cute photos). * People (Praise for ANOTHER GOOD DOG) * Heartwarming and humorous. Achterberg fills her readers with the warmth of hope and light of inspiration, which will likely galvanize a new wave of fosters. * Shelf Awareness (Praise for ANOTHER GOOD DOG) * That's where people like Cara Sue Achterberg come into the picture. Another Good Dog has to be the 'feel good' book of the year. The perfect gift. * Best Friends (Praise for ANOTHER GOOD DOG) * Achterberg has in fact written another good book about dogs, but even more so she has produced a manifesto on how to change the world: through single acts of caring and compassion stacked one on top of another without end. -- Jim Gorant, New York Times bestselling author of THE LOST DOGS ...She also throws a blinding light on the horrors of abuse and neglect occurring in some rural southern shelters, and shows how often healthy and adoptable dogs are euthanized due to lack of food, medication, and funds...This combination personal story and heartbreaking manifesto will both shock and move readers as it outlines just what we humans must do to make a difference in vulnerable animals' lives. -- Cassandra Smith * Booklist *