Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathoner, encountered a stray dog while he was racing through the Gobi Desert in China and Mongolia. The dog kept pace with him for nearly 80 miles. Taking care of the dog gave Leonard a new perspective on life. He named the dog Gobi, and fought to bring her home with him with the help of strangers and a viral outpouring of assistance on the internet.

Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home.

"A heartwarming story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted"--Provided by the publisher.

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are visiting their cousins in the country when they find an abandoned border collie puppy. Flash loves to run and chase, so Charles and Lizzie know not just any home will work for this puppy. Can they find a forever home that's just right for Flash?

When Charles and Lizzie Peterson meet Shadow, they recognize him as a special, cute, smart black lab. Who'll be the perfect owner for him?

Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes.

"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care until they can find the perfect forever home. Charles can't stand how Lizzie acts like a know-it-all about dogs. Lizzie is older and thinks Charles should listen to what she says. So when twin Chihuahua puppies need help, it becomes a competition. Who will find a home first for these super-special pups?"--P. [4] of cover.

" Incredibull Stella reminds us that we are here to love, be loved, and be rescued." Jackson Galaxy While recovering from a serious illness, Marika Meeks adopted an abandoned pit bull puppy and named her Stella. Together, they healed each other . . . Marika Meeks fell in love with Stella the moment she saw her. The adorable pit bull puppy had been abandoned in a cold field in winterbut her warm, friendly eyes and boundless affection could melt anyones...

"Lara Madigan has a gift: She can help you find your soul mate--your canine soul mate, that is. As a dog trainer with a soft spot for strays, she's found the perfect home for sulky Shih Tzus, broken-down Border collies, and diabolical Dalmatians. But while she'll always make room for one more rescue mutt, she's not sure she's ready to commit to another human being--especially after her long-term boyfriend drops the bomb: He's not a dog person. Horrified...

After a family leaves her at the pound, Bella is taken in by a new couple, but begins to worry that she will be abandoned again.