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More than 6.5 million unwanted pets enter animal shelters each year, greatly overwhelming available resources. In this book, author and award-winning photographer Margaret Bryant tells the story of some of those dogs who were lucky enough to be rescued and find their forever homes. Readers will enjoy a range of inspiring and feel-good tales - plus over 150 unique, personality-filled portraits - that show the way dogs enrich the lives of people young and old, teach humans how to slow down and live life, show humans how to have fun, protect their people from danger, and serve as our lifetime companions in this journey we call life. There's also plenty of information about getting started in making a difference in homeless dogs' lives - and choosing the right dog for you. With its evocative portraits and poignant stories, this book will delight dog lovers and animal rescue advocates of all ages.
List of contents
About the Author
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Dog Rescue
3. Enriching Lives
4. Meant to Be
5. Canine Wisdom
6. Snuggle Bunnies
7. Our Guardians
8. Lifetime Companions
9. Dogs Just Want to Have Fun!
10. Making a Difference
11. Finding the Right Dog for You
Index
About the author
Margaret Bryant is an award-winning photographer who specializes in photographing dogs and their people. Her style is simple, original, and authentic and often shows the humor and whimsy of dogs.
Margaret has specialized in dogs and their humans since starting her business in 1998. She is knowledgeable about dog breeds, behavior, training, and dog sports. Professional development is important to Margaret; she earned her Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). She is also a Certified Professional Photographer with PPA. Margaret is an eight-time PPA Photographer of the Year medalist, a two-time Grand Imaging Award finalist, and has numerous images in the PPA Loan and Showcase Collections.
Margaret shares her knowledge with other photographers with speaking, teaching, private coaching, and writing. She frequently speaks about pet photography and copyright to various photographic groups. She is also the author of Dog Photography (Amherst Media, 2017).
Summary
More than 6.5 million unwanted pets enter animal shelters each year, greatly overwhelming available resources. In this book, author and award-winning photographer Margaret Bryant tells the story of some of those dogs who were lucky enough to be rescued and find their forever homes. Readers will enjoy a range of inspiring and feel-good tales—plus over 150 unique, personality-filled portraits—that show the way dogs enrich the lives of people young and old, teach humans how to slow down and live life, show humans how to have fun, protect their people from danger, and serve as our lifetime companions in this journey we call life. There’s also plenty of information about getting started in making a difference in homeless dogs’ lives—and choosing the right dog for you. With its evocative portraits and poignant stories, this book will delight dog lovers and animal rescue advocates of all ages.
Foreword
Dig in and celebrate the heartwarming bond between dogs and their humans with charming portraits and stories of lives forever changed.
