Dog to the Rescue: Seventeen True Tales of Dog Heroism

by Jeannette Sanderson

A collection of seventeen stories describes the efforts of various dogs to rescue humans, including the tale of the dog who dragged her owner from a burning truck and the St. Bernard who rescued a drowning girl.

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction, Childrens, Dogs, Short Stories, Chapter Books

87 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1993

About the author

Jeannette Sanderson has been writing and telling stories since she was a child. The author and her husband moved to Peekskill more than 30 years ago and raised their children here. Jeannette loves Peekskill and delights in meeting and writing about the people who make this city special for the Peekskill Herald.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to mark this as read when I saw it in a friend's feed. I re-read books one and two countless times in middle school. Highly recommended for youngsters.

[Melanie, Aaron, Annie, and Mary Project · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read by: Melanie
Genre: General Nonfiction
Author: Jeannette Sanderson
Interest Level: 4-6
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.5
DRA: N/A
Lexile: 750

Dogs are more than just a pet, especially to the many people's lives who they have saved. Eve, the Rottweiler, pulled her owner from a burning truck minutes before it exploded and Grizzly Bear, a St. Bernard, saved his owner from a real Grizzly bear mother who was enraged as she was accompanied by her cub. There are 15 more stories of the heroism of dogs saving the lives of humans in this book and some photos of these amazing animals are included in the center pages. This is a great book to teach students that dogs can be and are more than pets and can be trained to perform amazing tasks.

[Ms. Mielke's Class Make sure you post how your sheets tell you to!!!! · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Dog to The Rescue" is a pretty good book for a childrens book. My favorite part was when the dog heard a grenade coming in and so the dog grabbed it and threw it back at them and killed seven of them. The dogs name was Caesar. I recommend this to children and to people interested in dogs. TB

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book when going through a box of things. I read it and I’m giving it to my grandson. Seventeen dogs rescued their owners, neighbors, or solders in the army. I found it so interesting the courage these dogs had. From fire, ice and water to guns and making it across enemy territory.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. The chapters were short and easy to read. These dogs truly were heroes. I didn't love the blurbs at the beginning of each chapter. I felt they told the story prematurely. But overall I enjoyed the book.

[Maeli Gleason · Rating 3 out of 5]

sooooooooooo cute. a must read for 3rd graders adorb picture.

[Nader Nate · Rating 4 out of 5]

8/10

[Yuto Kitazawa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time 120 minutes

7 words summary (I chose one story in many stories in this book)
1 cool off
2 children
3 rattlesnake
4 fight
5 venom
6 win
7 recovery

Discussion
1 Do you have a pet?
No → If you have a pat, which animal do you want to have?
Yes → Does your pet have any special skill?
My answer→ My pet is a dog named Corosuke. He is good at jamping.

2 In this book, dogs save human. Have you ever been rescued by your pets?
My answer → In the fact, I have never saved my life by my pet but he always heals my heart when I get home. I always appreciate him.


Comment
This book is composed of real stories of dog's rescue for human. The stories made me moved so much. The most interesting point iin this book is relationship between mistress and the dog. After I finished reading the 7 stories, I wanted to cherish my pet more. When you get good relationship with your pet, your life will be happier.



Time 150 minutes

7 words summary (I chose one story in many stories in this book)
fire-hazard
wake
stairs
brave
escape
jump
award

Discussion
1 If you were in fire-hazard when you are sleeping at night and your familily menbers are also sleeping, what would you do first?
My answer → Firstly, I would seek for my family with handkerchife on my mouse.

2 In this book, the mistress of the brave dog gave steaks to the dog. If you are rescued by your pet, what would you give to your pet?
My answer → I would give so much satsumaimo (sweet potatos) to my pet because satsumaimo is my dear dog's favorite.

Comment
I thought dogs are very smart animals. They also admire their mistresses. I am always removed my stress in busy days by my pet. When I get home, my dog, Coro waves his tail, and he looks so happy. I make him happy, and he makes me happy. I noticed this through reading this book. I will appreciate my dog.

[Wanek-student · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was about dogs that saved their owners. My favorite story was Dutchess. Dutchess saved his owner by jumping over a barbed wire fence to save his owner from drowning.

The one I liked second was Eve. She saved her owner from a flaming truck. Even though she disobeyed her owner. The owner told her no because she (the owner) was in a wheel chair. But Eve just dragged her out.

The next one I like best was Chips. Dogs normally end up in the pound. 1942 Chips bit the garbageman but ended up in the Army instead. Which is cool since normally when they bite someone they go to the pound. But he went in the army instead.

B.J.S. (age 7)

[Vera]

ive read this book it is so fun and sad i love it i read it at school

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read and reread this book so many times, the binding is breaking and it's falling apart. It never gets old.

[Jennifer Deluna · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was a really good book because how every dog save there owner.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read there was only one short story in it that i dud not like and that is because it had a snake in the story and I don't do that very good.

[Kay Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were good stories. Some of them might seem scary to younger children.