These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover.TheHomecoming Talesof sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friendsoffer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.
Meet Mack, Dog Bowl contestant and social media star; Marco, a scary tough doguntil someone gave him a second chance; Shaq, a gentle giant who is learning to leave his fears behind; Prince, a laid back dude who doesn't let being blind steal his sunshine; and JuneBug, a spunky sweetheart who just wants to cuddle and keep you safe from the vacuum cleaner. Each chapter in Homecoming Tales focuses on one canine companion from the Tennessee-based dog rescue, with fun facts about his or her breed, stories of silly antics, and the meaningful tale of how this canine companion found a forever family. This delightful middle grade book entertains, teaches, and inspires and will be a new favorite for fans of A Dog's Purpose and the Puppy Tales series.
In this lighthearted, easy-to-read nonfiction chapter book, you'll find
the true stories of how 15 dogs found a loving home
line drawing illustrations of each featured dog and a full-color photo insert
doggy stats, fun facts, and recipes for your own canine friend
information on adopting and owning pets, caring for aging animals, ideas for helping a pet with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue
Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any eight to twelve-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational bookis also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.