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A review by readkerryread
Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway by Peter Zheutlin
5.0
I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was both heartbreaking and inspiring all wrapped in one. As the proud Momma of a rescue pup myself after volunteering at a local shelter I know how tough the rescue environment can be. Seeing so many dogs passing through, people giving up on their dog for one reason or another and not thinking of their pet as a member of the family. This story is told by Peter who travels with Greg a driver who travels from the South to the North bringing upward of 80 dogs at a time to their forever homes. Peter also spends time with local shelter organizations, rescue centers, and advocates for dogs. Heroes who drive through the cities of Texas scouring for the unwanted dogs that have been tossed aside just so they can feed them and try and vaccinate them. He tries to explain why the problem is so much more rampant in the South. It also tells of Greg's huge sacrifice with life on the road but how much he really cares about each dog he transports. I was so moved by this story and really just want to help in anyway I can.
This book was both heartbreaking and inspiring all wrapped in one. As the proud Momma of a rescue pup myself after volunteering at a local shelter I know how tough the rescue environment can be. Seeing so many dogs passing through, people giving up on their dog for one reason or another and not thinking of their pet as a member of the family. This story is told by Peter who travels with Greg a driver who travels from the South to the North bringing upward of 80 dogs at a time to their forever homes. Peter also spends time with local shelter organizations, rescue centers, and advocates for dogs. Heroes who drive through the cities of Texas scouring for the unwanted dogs that have been tossed aside just so they can feed them and try and vaccinate them. He tries to explain why the problem is so much more rampant in the South. It also tells of Greg's huge sacrifice with life on the road but how much he really cares about each dog he transports. I was so moved by this story and really just want to help in anyway I can.