
The Lost Dogs
Michael Vick’s Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption
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Narrated by:
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Richard Powers
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By:
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Jim Gorant
This is an inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man’s best friend in the aftermath of the nation’s most notorious case of animal cruelty.
Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick’s brutal dogfighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant discovered, their story is the truly newsworthy aspect of this case. Expanding on Gorant’s Sports Illustrated cover story, The Lost Dogs traces the effort to bring Vick to justice and turns the spotlight on these infamous pit bulls, who were saved from euthanasia by an outpouring of public appeals coupled with a court order that Vick pay nearly one million dollars in “restitution” to the dogs.
As an ASPCA-led team evaluated each one. They found a few hardened fighters, but many more lovable, friendly creatures desperate for compassion. In The Lost Dogs, we meet these amazing animals, a number of which are now living in loving homes, while some even work in therapy programs. Johnny Justice participates in Paws for Tales, which lets kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs; Leo spends three hours a week with cancer patients and troubled teens.
At the heart of the stories are the rescue workers who transformed the pups from victims of animal cruelty into healing caregivers themselves, unleashing priceless hope.
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Critic reviews
“Beautifully written and forthright…The Lost Dogs should make some news; not just for animal lovers but for anyone pondering the human propensity for violence and goodness.” (Library Journal)
“You will come away from The Lost Dogs warmed by the knowledge that it wasn't only Vick who got a second chance.” (George Dohrmann, senior editor at Sports Illustrated and author of Play Their Hearts Out)
Love the book and the narration
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Loved it!
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A Tale of Redemption
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That being said, the first part was very sad, and gratefully, the second part was not so sad and gives one hope that sad tales can have a better result. I am filled with outrage about the world of any kind of animal fighting that causes the senseless torture of animals for man to enjoy as "sport." So, I think that is why I listened all the way through this one. As distasteful as this subject matter was for me, I needed to know. Kudos to all the people who cared enough and helped from all over the country to save and rehabilitate these dogs. I know that pit bulls have a bad reputation, but that is humans' fault, not the dog. I think this book does much to help dispel that bad reputation.
I also have to wonder if the treatment some of these dogs received at some of the shelters on their way to being truly cared for and rehabilitated was just another form of abuse/neglect?
This issue also brings up the consequences for those engaged in a caught in dogfighting. Clearly, for Michael Vick, it was just a blip in his football career and for his future. Basically very little jail time for spawning such cruelty... and his life was more or less back to normal. Unfortunately, he is just one among many who engage in this type of activity.
Sad, but needed to hear their story...
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Very good story
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Heartbreaking and heartwarming
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heart warming
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Glad I took a chance on this book
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I wish Michael Vick had been made to pay a higher price and longer prison term for his unspeakable cruelty!
Emotional rollercoaster
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A wonderful (and true) story!
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