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Lost But Found
Sydney Dogs & Cats Home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that 'one in a million' owner for animals in their care, as well as that 'one in a million' pet for people looking to adopt.
In Lost but Found , you will meet forty special dogs who have spent time at the Home. Their stories reveal how the dogs came to be lost, how and why they were in the shelter, and the love and care they received while there and in their new forever homes.
Fully illustrated and with both before- and after-adoption photography from award-winning pet photographer Peter Sharp of Tame & Wild Studio, this touching collection of precious pups will warm the hearts of animal lovers near and far.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home.
In Lost but Found , you will meet forty special dogs who have spent time at the Home. Their stories reveal how the dogs came to be lost, how and why they were in the shelter, and the love and care they received while there and in their new forever homes.
Fully illustrated and with both before- and after-adoption photography from award-winning pet photographer Peter Sharp of Tame & Wild Studio, this touching collection of precious pups will warm the hearts of animal lovers near and far.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home.
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216 pages, Paperback
Published October 29, 2019
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January 14, 2020
Lost but Found is a beautifully composed book of forty special dogs who have spent time and have been cared for by the staff and volunteers at Sydney Dogs & Cats Home. Some of the stories in this book will break your heart and others will make you smile. I will never understand how anyone could harm an animal and yet it occurs all too often. The staff and volunteers do a magnificent job in caring, loving and rebuilding the trust in those who have been mistreated or those who have escaped from their homes and their owners simply no longer want them. All of whom are awaiting their new forever homes.
What an amazing book with beautiful photographs of each dog. I love reading animal stories, particularly ones about dogs and this book would be one of my favorites. Highly recommended.
What an amazing book with beautiful photographs of each dog. I love reading animal stories, particularly ones about dogs and this book would be one of my favorites. Highly recommended.
November 7, 2019
Lost but Found is the special story of the Sydney Dogs & Cats Home and the unique care they give to rescue animals. Some are rehomed quite quickly; some take months. Many have been ill treated when they arrive at the Home, but always the staff and volunteers love, cherish and rejuvenate these precious animals.
Read about the 40 different dogs who have found their forever homes, whether they are a young pup or a senior in their twilight years. Beautiful photography accompanies each snippet with the dog telling his or her story via interviews, along with the new owner's story of love for their new pet. The mischievous, the sad, the humourous and the lucky – all tug at your heart; they did mine! A delightful collection from pet photographer Peter Sharp designed to make dog lovers all over smile and maybe cry a little as well. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Pan MacMillan AU for my copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
Read about the 40 different dogs who have found their forever homes, whether they are a young pup or a senior in their twilight years. Beautiful photography accompanies each snippet with the dog telling his or her story via interviews, along with the new owner's story of love for their new pet. The mischievous, the sad, the humourous and the lucky – all tug at your heart; they did mine! A delightful collection from pet photographer Peter Sharp designed to make dog lovers all over smile and maybe cry a little as well. Highly recommended.
With thanks to Pan MacMillan AU for my copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
January 9, 2020
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About Sydney Dogs & Cats Home:
Sydney dogs and cats home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that ‘one in a million’ owner for animals in their care, as well as that ‘one in a million’ pet for people looking to adopt.
The home services multiple councils across Sydney, they take care of some 3,000 lost, abandoned and neglected pets each year. If they are unable to reunite a pet with its owner, they seek to find them a new and loving home.
The home has an extensive network of foster carers who take animals temporarily into care if they are not coping with the shelter life or if the shelter is at capacity. The home has a strict no-time-limit policy on every animal awaiting adoption.
My thoughts:
You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy this gorgeous book. The 40 dogs featured all have a story, each one different and interesting, of how they came to the home, the search for their owners and the story of how their new adoptive owners came to the shelter and found them. There is a follow up with each dog’s new owners saying how they are getting on with cute details about their antics and bonding.
The parts of the book I really loved were the interviews with the dogs which were quite often funny. Then each dog has a photo shoot with Peter Sharp. I can see why Peter is revered as a pet photographer. The photos were cute, charming and funny and showed off each dog’s personality.
The book also explains the senior pet project which is something I’ve never heard of before. In this project they adopt out older dogs in their twilight years. There are advantages to this for some people as the dogs need less exercise, the commitment is shorter and the dogs lead a quieter life. The new owners have the satisfaction that they have made the dog’s last years of life loving and comfortable.
A few important points on finding a new friend, microchipping and desexing are also included.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
I received a copy from the publisher.
About Sydney Dogs & Cats Home:
Sydney dogs and cats home is unique in its ability and commitment to find that ‘one in a million’ owner for animals in their care, as well as that ‘one in a million’ pet for people looking to adopt.
The home services multiple councils across Sydney, they take care of some 3,000 lost, abandoned and neglected pets each year. If they are unable to reunite a pet with its owner, they seek to find them a new and loving home.
The home has an extensive network of foster carers who take animals temporarily into care if they are not coping with the shelter life or if the shelter is at capacity. The home has a strict no-time-limit policy on every animal awaiting adoption.
My thoughts:
You don’t have to be a dog lover to enjoy this gorgeous book. The 40 dogs featured all have a story, each one different and interesting, of how they came to the home, the search for their owners and the story of how their new adoptive owners came to the shelter and found them. There is a follow up with each dog’s new owners saying how they are getting on with cute details about their antics and bonding.
The parts of the book I really loved were the interviews with the dogs which were quite often funny. Then each dog has a photo shoot with Peter Sharp. I can see why Peter is revered as a pet photographer. The photos were cute, charming and funny and showed off each dog’s personality.
The book also explains the senior pet project which is something I’ve never heard of before. In this project they adopt out older dogs in their twilight years. There are advantages to this for some people as the dogs need less exercise, the commitment is shorter and the dogs lead a quieter life. The new owners have the satisfaction that they have made the dog’s last years of life loving and comfortable.
A few important points on finding a new friend, microchipping and desexing are also included.
All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
I received a copy from the publisher.
October 20, 2019
Why yes I am a dog lover, thank you for asking.
No, I don't have my own dog yet. Why would you rub that in?! Apartment life gets in the way, sadly. My life goal is to be able to afford a place where I can have dogs. <3
Anyhoo.
This book is cute, and sad, and uplifting and will make you want a dog. Even if you are a cat person. It will tug on those heart strings and have you browsing the website of your local shelter wondering who could be YOUR 'Found' pound puppy. There are so many just waiting to be loved.
It tells the stories of 40 dogs that ended up in the care of Sydney's Dogs & Cats Home. Some of these dogs were in pitiful condition but with the care, attention and love of staff and volunteers at the home, each found their way into loving arms. Some really heartwarming stories here.
This little book is great incentive to find your new family member at a shelter, and give a dog a second chance. The photos will have you attached in no time so good luck to you if you, like me, are not in a position to adopt a pet. Because the lack of dog in your life will be a gaping hole after flicking through this book.
All royalties from the sale of this book will go towards the home, as well, so that's a fantastic way to contribute, and you end up with this gorgeous reminder of how furry friends can enrich our lives.
You can find out more about the home here and find this book in stores from October 29th.
With thanks to Macmillan for an early e-copy.
No, I don't have my own dog yet. Why would you rub that in?! Apartment life gets in the way, sadly. My life goal is to be able to afford a place where I can have dogs. <3
Anyhoo.
This book is cute, and sad, and uplifting and will make you want a dog. Even if you are a cat person. It will tug on those heart strings and have you browsing the website of your local shelter wondering who could be YOUR 'Found' pound puppy. There are so many just waiting to be loved.
It tells the stories of 40 dogs that ended up in the care of Sydney's Dogs & Cats Home. Some of these dogs were in pitiful condition but with the care, attention and love of staff and volunteers at the home, each found their way into loving arms. Some really heartwarming stories here.
This little book is great incentive to find your new family member at a shelter, and give a dog a second chance. The photos will have you attached in no time so good luck to you if you, like me, are not in a position to adopt a pet. Because the lack of dog in your life will be a gaping hole after flicking through this book.
All royalties from the sale of this book will go towards the home, as well, so that's a fantastic way to contribute, and you end up with this gorgeous reminder of how furry friends can enrich our lives.
You can find out more about the home here and find this book in stores from October 29th.
With thanks to Macmillan for an early e-copy.
July 22, 2020
Thank goodness for places such as the Sydney Dogs & Cats Home and its wonderful staff and volunteers. Thank goodness to all those caring people who open their lives and homes to a rescue dog (or any animal for that matter). These shared stories help show that rescue dogs really do deserve a second chance. In the wise words of one woman who gave a forever home to her rescue dog "don't shop, adopt".
November 17, 2019
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Lost but Found by Peter Sharp is an incredible compilation of 40 dogs who have been lost then found thanks to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
This book is a gorgeous little package for readers — small, glossy and packed with stories of so many different types of dogs who have experienced different beginnings, and a resulting adoption.
Another day, another dog book that’s made me tear up on public transport.
This book sheds a light on the importance of finding the right dog for your family environment, and it encourages people to adopt rather than buy new puppies. There are so many dogs that need loving homes — of all ages — and they’re all worth a chance.
“Mimosa was picked up as a stray with no microchip or any other form of identification. A routine vet check revealed that this lovely girl had already birthed multiple litters of puppies and was no suffering from heart worm disease.”
The book features full-page, high-res images of each dog and most entries also feature some candids photos of the dog since being adopted by its new owner.
Most of these dogs had horrible starts. They were abandoned, left behind or found in terrible conditions in dense bushland. But the entries shy away from focusing too heavily on the dog’s earlier state, and instead spends more of the page real estate talking about their adoption.
Each dog’s present owner has written a first-person reflection on what it was like to adopt their dog, and it’s a really beautiful and tender addition to each entry.
“Dorothy had a serious case of demodectic mange and a terrible skin infection. She had lost almost her entire coat of fur and nearly every centimetre of her body was red raw, inflamed and covered in scabs, and there was a strong odour emanating from her infected skin. She was also extremely underweight.”
For those who are unfamiliar, the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home is Sydney’s only charity pound and community facility. The Home, which began in 1946, takes care of Sydney’s lost, abandoned and neglected pets. Each year, they help over 3000 animals and they service multiple council areas across Sydney.
The only thing I’d change about this book is that I’d suggest removing the interviews with the animals. I think children would be the main audience for these sections of the book, but I don’t see them picking up this kind of book. I think the main audience of Lost but Found are adult dog lovers, and adults who have adopted or rescued animals in the past. The interviews are sweet, but a little corny.
Recommended for dog lovers, and adults who have adopted or rescued dogs. A heartfelt and heartwarming compilation of really beautiful adoption stories.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Lost but Found by Peter Sharp is an incredible compilation of 40 dogs who have been lost then found thanks to Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
This book is a gorgeous little package for readers — small, glossy and packed with stories of so many different types of dogs who have experienced different beginnings, and a resulting adoption.
Another day, another dog book that’s made me tear up on public transport.
This book sheds a light on the importance of finding the right dog for your family environment, and it encourages people to adopt rather than buy new puppies. There are so many dogs that need loving homes — of all ages — and they’re all worth a chance.
“Mimosa was picked up as a stray with no microchip or any other form of identification. A routine vet check revealed that this lovely girl had already birthed multiple litters of puppies and was no suffering from heart worm disease.”
The book features full-page, high-res images of each dog and most entries also feature some candids photos of the dog since being adopted by its new owner.
Most of these dogs had horrible starts. They were abandoned, left behind or found in terrible conditions in dense bushland. But the entries shy away from focusing too heavily on the dog’s earlier state, and instead spends more of the page real estate talking about their adoption.
Each dog’s present owner has written a first-person reflection on what it was like to adopt their dog, and it’s a really beautiful and tender addition to each entry.
“Dorothy had a serious case of demodectic mange and a terrible skin infection. She had lost almost her entire coat of fur and nearly every centimetre of her body was red raw, inflamed and covered in scabs, and there was a strong odour emanating from her infected skin. She was also extremely underweight.”
For those who are unfamiliar, the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home is Sydney’s only charity pound and community facility. The Home, which began in 1946, takes care of Sydney’s lost, abandoned and neglected pets. Each year, they help over 3000 animals and they service multiple council areas across Sydney.
The only thing I’d change about this book is that I’d suggest removing the interviews with the animals. I think children would be the main audience for these sections of the book, but I don’t see them picking up this kind of book. I think the main audience of Lost but Found are adult dog lovers, and adults who have adopted or rescued animals in the past. The interviews are sweet, but a little corny.
Recommended for dog lovers, and adults who have adopted or rescued dogs. A heartfelt and heartwarming compilation of really beautiful adoption stories.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 1, 2019
If you are a dog lover, you NEED this book in your life. It’s so beautiful and heartbreaking. I honestly haven’t cried (I mean UGLY crying) this hard since reading The Book Thief.
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The book tells the tales of a few of the unfortunate dogs who have been brought in to the home, and been adopted out to loving families. The book doesn’t go into too much detail into the neglect and abuse the dogs have suffered. It focuses on the happy endings of the stories of dogs finding their forever homes and settling with families who love them.
And the photography… just wow. The photos of the dogs are gorgeous! Peter Sharp has done an amazing job in capturing every dog’s personality.
The best part about this book is that all royalties from the sales will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, that do such terrific work in fostering and rehousing dogs and helping to find their forever families. Coming up to Christmas I’m going to be buying quite a few copies of this one to gift to my various dog loving friends and family members!
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The book tells the tales of a few of the unfortunate dogs who have been brought in to the home, and been adopted out to loving families. The book doesn’t go into too much detail into the neglect and abuse the dogs have suffered. It focuses on the happy endings of the stories of dogs finding their forever homes and settling with families who love them.
And the photography… just wow. The photos of the dogs are gorgeous! Peter Sharp has done an amazing job in capturing every dog’s personality.
The best part about this book is that all royalties from the sales will be donated to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home, that do such terrific work in fostering and rehousing dogs and helping to find their forever families. Coming up to Christmas I’m going to be buying quite a few copies of this one to gift to my various dog loving friends and family members!
January 4, 2020
The Sydney Dogs and Cats Home is dedicated to reuniting, rehoming and rehabilitating the animals that come to them — and Lost but Found is the story of some of those animals.
This little book is filled with stories and glorious pictures of forty dogs — and I dare you not to adore every single one of them. The entries are about what brought these dogs to the home, and yes, those parts are hard to read…
…but their stories don’t end there — the book dives into how the Home cared for them, how their new owners found them and what their lives are like now.
And I bawled through every single one
The very first story is of Chance, an older staffy-cross who was adopted by former Swans player, Adam Goodes and his wife Natalie. He and his wife knew they always wanted an older dog, and Chance was it. This is just the first heartwarming story, and every one after will melt your heart.
But that’s not all –– the book is that it gives little interviews with the dogs too! It’s a wonderful supplement to the stories from the owners telling the story of how much these dogs mean to them.
Finally, the pictures — taken by Peter Sharp of Tame and Wild Studio — are just beautiful. They show the dogs before they were adopted and then after, when they are in their homes and loved and taken care of. What struck me looking at these images is that you can tell in every one what these dogs are feeling: sadness, happiness, curiousity or adoration for their owners who are watching them.
This book is perfect — for anyone who loves animals and dogs — and is the best addition to any Christmas stocking.
All royalties from the book go towards the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home — which is currently fundraising for their new digs because they’ve outgrown their current one.
This little book is filled with stories and glorious pictures of forty dogs — and I dare you not to adore every single one of them. The entries are about what brought these dogs to the home, and yes, those parts are hard to read…
…but their stories don’t end there — the book dives into how the Home cared for them, how their new owners found them and what their lives are like now.
And I bawled through every single one
The very first story is of Chance, an older staffy-cross who was adopted by former Swans player, Adam Goodes and his wife Natalie. He and his wife knew they always wanted an older dog, and Chance was it. This is just the first heartwarming story, and every one after will melt your heart.
But that’s not all –– the book is that it gives little interviews with the dogs too! It’s a wonderful supplement to the stories from the owners telling the story of how much these dogs mean to them.
Finally, the pictures — taken by Peter Sharp of Tame and Wild Studio — are just beautiful. They show the dogs before they were adopted and then after, when they are in their homes and loved and taken care of. What struck me looking at these images is that you can tell in every one what these dogs are feeling: sadness, happiness, curiousity or adoration for their owners who are watching them.
This book is perfect — for anyone who loves animals and dogs — and is the best addition to any Christmas stocking.
All royalties from the book go towards the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home — which is currently fundraising for their new digs because they’ve outgrown their current one.
April 8, 2020
A quick and uplifting read. Dogs being lost or mistreated, being rescued and healed, being fostered, adopted and loved in a furever home. Not all happy endings as some pooches passed away but at least they had love for the last part of their lives. What's not to love about this book? I mean seriously, it's about dogs!
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