Book Reviews: Our Rescue Dog Album

Author: Diane Pomerance, Ph.D.

For all of us animal lovers, there is nothing sadder than seeing unwanted pets and pets that are abused either residing in shelters or in dreary backyards. Ms. Pomerance has written a beautiful book with stunning pictures of the 43 dogs rescued by the Pomerance family. Diane and her husband Norm tell the story of their strong devotion and love for animals. Since I also rescued my beautiful long haired dachshund Clem from a puppy mill, this book strongly touched me. When I got Clem he was almost dead, and had been given 31 shots at the age of 6 weeks. With raw food, lots of medical attention and a lot of love, Clem is now the happiest and healthiest of dogs at 4 years old. When I think about “what if…” I break down in tears. So it is my great pleasure to read and review this delightful book that tells of the Pomerance family’s rescue of all of their dogs.

With a myriad of pictures and delightful and sometimes sad stories of their rescue dogs, Diane Pomerance touches our hearts. This is one of the best “dog” books that I have seen out there, and I spent hours reading and enjoying the many pictures and tales of the Pomerance rescues.

So please parents, before you buy that cute Christmas puppy, THINK about what you are doing. Animals bring so much joy, but their needs are that of a child: good nutrition, exercise and lots of love and attention. And take a trip to your local shelter, or do research on your breed and how it will fit in with your family FIRST. If you can open your heart to a rescue dog do so; if you cannot, please check out your breeder thoroughly, DO NOT buy from pet stores or puppy mills, as this only gives you a dog that is sick at best, and it allows people to continue to breed carelessly and viciously. When you bring a puppy or a rescue dog into your midst, remember that they might have some insecurities, but with patience and love you will embrace their joy and happiness for many years to come.

Thank you Ms. Pomerance for writing and publishing this delightful and informative book with unbelievably wonderful pictures of your doggie crew both past and present. Every dog lover should read this book, for the true spirit of love and devotion resides between its pages. Loved it!

HOW TO CHOOSE A RESCUE DOG

Breed – Check online about the different breeds, their temperament, health & physical characteristics. Find out all you can about the specific animal from shelter workers and volunteers.

Lifestyle — Think about your lifestyle and personality in terms of the kind of dog that would be more compatible with your home and your living situation.

Activity level — Assess the activity level and exercise requirements of the dog you are considering. Are you able to walk your dog several times a day and play with him?

Age — Figure out what age of the animal is best suited to you and your family. Which is more compatible with your age and lifestyle? Do you want an active puppy that needs attention and training, a middle-aged dog with established behaviors, or an older, less active dog?

Time – Do you have enough time for a quality relationship with a dog? Like children, they require attention, companionship, patience and interaction. They also require socialization and obedience training.

Budget – Research the costs of not only adopting a pet (adoption fee), but veterinary care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, potential injuries or illness, regular checkups, toys, accessories, etc. Factor in costs of food, pet sitters or boarding while you’re away. Keep in mind many pet shelters offer these services as part of the adoption fee, or at a discounted rate because many are not-for-profit organizations supported by private donations.

Space – Do you have sufficient room for a dog to move, eat and sleep comfortably? Further, are you legally allowed to have a dog on the premises/in your community? If you rent, make sure you are legally allowed to have a pet.

Shelter — Find out as much about the shelter from which you are adopting your pet as possible – what is its reputation? Is it a kill or no-kill shelter? What is the track record of the successful adoption of its dogs?

Our Rescue Dog Family Album is available on Amazon.com and various other booksellers.

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Review by Broad “A” – Ava

We received a copy of this title for our book review. All opinions are our own.

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