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Rescue Matters! How to Find, Foster, and Rehome Companion Animals
Alpine Publications, 2009
The first comprehensive guide to rescuing all kinds of companion animals!
Contents
Foreword by Dean Koontz
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: People and Policies
Chapter 1: Getting Organized
Chapter 2: How You Can Help
Chapter 3: Finding, Training, and Managing Volunteers
Chapter 4: Financial and Materials Support
Chapter 5: Spreading the Word
Part II: The Animals
Chapter 6: Animals in Need
Chapter 7: Helping People with Their Pets
Chapter 8: Health Screening for Rescue
Chapter 9: Temperament and Behavior
Chapter 10: Rehoming Rescued Pets
Chapter 11: Optimism
Resources
Index
Reviews
"Rescue Matters! should be in the library of any serious animal lover and any library catering to them." - Midwest Review of Books
"Rescue Matters should be required reading for everyone in rescue" - Susan Daffron, Founder, National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals
"Rescue Matters is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in rescue." 4 Paws out of 4 - Dog World Magazine
"...a must read for anyone that participates in rescue! 5.5 out of 5 paws!" - Kelly Drake for Animal Radio
"Rescue Matters! is the definitive guide to animal rescue. Intelligent, compassionate, practical, and comprehensive, this marvelous book is a must-read for not only for novices but for experienced rescue people as well. Superb!" - Susan Conant, author of the Holly Winter series of Dog Lover’s mysteries
"What makes this book different is the emphasis on human relationships and why good ones are critical to helping animals. From conversations with many, many pet owners over the years, I've learned that the biggest problem rescue faces today is its public image. If enough people read this book and take it to heart, Rescue Matters! has the potential for changing the way rescuers interact with people and vastly improving the overall impression the public has of rescue organizations. No one involved in rescue (or interested in becoming involved) can afford NOT to buy this book!" - Sharyn Hutchens, Whippet Rescue
"Rescue Matters is a must read for all animal rescuers. Even the most experienced rescue person will find information to help them do a better job for their organization and the animals in need... Rescue Matters should be a part of every rescuer’s equipment -right beside their cell phone, computer, leash, and treats." - Jody Young, Ridgeback Rescue of the United States, Inc.
"Rescue Matters! offers essential advice to anyone wanting to start a rescue, and worthy advice for experienced rescuers. I particularly appreciate her comments on recognizing and dealing with 'burn-out.'" - Mara Melton, Beagle Rescue in Maryland
"This will be an important book that should be in the library of everyone involved with rescue." - Liz Palika, CPDT, CABC, Award-winning author of Purebred Rescue and Dog Adoption
More pet books by Sheila
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 Award of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, 2008 |  Award of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, 2008 |
 MUSE Award for Best Health and Care Book and an Award of Excellence, Cat Writers' Association, 2009 |  Muse Award for Best Health and Care Book and an Award of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, 2005. |
 Maxwell Award, Best General Reference Book for The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting and Owning a Dog, Dog Writers Association of America, 2002 |  Muse Award for Best Health and Care Book and an Award of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association, 2005. |
 "As a part of the American Boxer Rescue Association as well as the IAABC and APDT, I will gladly be recommending this book to clients who own boxers." - reviewer on amazon.com |  "Great book!" - reviewer on amazon.com |
 "...contains a wealth of information about Shelties and is really up-to-date on training. It will become a good reference book in your library." - reviewer on amazon.com |  " I would recommend this book for anyone with multiple dogs." - reviewer on amazon.com |
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 "...a good book to start with if you are considering getting a Pembroke." |  |
 "... great information. You won't be disappointed" |  |
 Maxwell Award, for Best General Reference Book, Dog Writers Association of America. 1998 (Out of print - see Rescue Matters!) |  "It's a MUST for new Australian Shepherd owners and a good reference book for those who have been in the breed for awhile..." |