Dogtown: A Sanctuary for Rescued Dogs

by Best Friends Animal Society

This inspiring new book gives readers an inside look at the dogs who are rescued and rehabilitated by Best Friends Animal Society at Dogtown, part of the largest no-kill animal haven in the United States. This sanctuary hosts hundreds of dogs from around the world (including 22 pit bulls who were rescued from their painful lives with Michael Vick), as well as cats, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, goats, and various other animals - between 1,500-2,000 animals in all. Dogtown is the subject of a television series on the National Geographic Channel; new episodes will begin September 5, 2008. Like the TV show, Dogtown depicts the engrossing stories of the dogs that are rescued and rehabilitated at the facility by its top-notch staff of veterinarians and trainers. Readers will learn about the relationships that flourish between the dogs and the trainers, and see how happy endings are possible for these dogs.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs, Animals

79 pages, Hardcover

First published June 17, 2008

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the show "Dogtown" and I love this book! Dogtown is part of a unique shelter in Utah called Best Friends. Best Friends is a no kill shelter that takes animals from all over the country that are considered unadoptable. They've taken some of the Michael Vick pit bulls and have successfully rehabilitated a few of the dogs. One is a therapy dog. The book as well as the show will pull at your heart strings!

[JoAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first Dogtown book that I read and I found it so uplifting and engaging. Great stories and photos. I had been watching the show for quite a while when I found this book --- a wonderful companion to the show. The book is a beautiful testament to the great people who live and work there and take care of these animals every day. Dogtown is a sanctuary in the truest sense of the word - it is a place of refuge or safety.

[Mary BookHounds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a lovey book about rescue dogs and has sections that cover the rehabilitation of MIchael Vick's pit bulls and the rescue of dogs from New Orleans after Katrina. The pictures are gorgeous and the work this rescue group does is amazing

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love almost any book about dogs (almost, but not all) and this one is right up there. If you're unfamiliar with Best Friends Animal Society, I recommend you familiarize yourself with them. They do wonderful work for our furry friends.

[Melissa Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all the heartwarming stories and photos that are in this book. There is a section on the pitbulls rescued from Michael Vick as well. It was nice to see an update on them. This book inspired me to go to the sanctuary itself. It was a wonderful place to visit if you ever have time.

[Joanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with Kittyville. Great pictures and stories of how dogs have been rescued from deplorable conditions - even the dogs of Michael Vick.

[MJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was written and illustrated with many pics of once abused dogs in the main to raise money for Dog Town.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

www.bestfriends.org
What a rewarding vacation this would be!!

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sad and uplifting at the same time. Makes me realize there is more I need to do to help this passionate cause of mine.

[sara frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so close to crying while reading this book. The photographs are beautiful and I love they way they talk about all the different dogs that have called Dogtown their home at one point.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short and nice overview of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. It covers a few featured dogs and highlights some more of their high profile rescue operations. My hats off to Best Friends and all the work they do and most of all for being a sanctuary for the hard to place, "problem" dogs that would otherwise be euthanized in a regular animal shelter. A feel good book and if you buy this book it helps support Best Friends.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick and easy read. Equal parts factual information and heartwarming anecdotes. At times sad but for the most part heartwarming and inspirational. Plus, who could dislike a book with so many adorable dog pictures?!

[Tiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book about the work they do at that place. I definitely want to visit there.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fast read was everything I'd hoped it would be. It had heart and passion and clearly described that elusive magic that is Best Friends.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does a wonderful job outlining all that Dogtown does for its rescued dogs. Heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time.

[Ariel Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a short read and very good. I loved reading about the stories of the saved dogs and how Best Friends Sanctuary operates.