October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

Did you know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month? Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. Approximately 1.4 million shelter dogs are adopted each year. Thinking about adopting a four-legged friend? There’s no time like the present. Animals…

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Did you know that October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month?

Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. Approximately 1.4 million shelter dogs are adopted each year.

Thinking about adopting a four-legged friend? There’s no time like the present. Animals can offer steady companionship, loyalty and hours of entertainment.

Looking for some dog inspired reads? Check out:

 

Embracing the Wild in Your Dog by Bryan Bailey 

Get to know the wolf in your dog and the tools that nature gave it to survive. Experience a deep understanding of your dog’s behavior, all while creating the best environment for both you and your dog. 

 

 

The Teachings of Shirelle by Douglas Green 

The story of a memorable dog, spoken as an amusing and moving memoir, a poetic ode to a human-animal connection, and a serious philosophical, psychological, and spiritual inquiry into the lessons a man gleaned from the simple-minded brilliance of a teacher, a lover, a liver of life to the fullest. (Will be release Nov. 17th, 2015).

 

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Pound for Pound by Shannon Kopp

Perfect for animal lovers, Pound for Pound is a touching memoir of hum as survival from Shannon Kopp, telling the story of one woman’s recovery from an eating disorder, and the remarkable shelter dogs who unexpectedly loved her back to life.

Do you have a favorite animal book that has inspired you? Please leave a comment below!

“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever”.


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