Dog Adoption

Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster kid, he keeps his head down at school to avoid bullies and spends his afternoons reading sci-fi books at the library. But that all changes when he finds a scruffy abandoned dog named Flip and befriends the librarian's daughter, Halley. For the first time, Ben starts to feel like he belongs in his own life. Then everything changes, and suddenly Ben is more alone than ever.

Andre Monroe is ready to move on from heartbreak, and the first step is bringing home his rescue pup. He’d bonded instantly with the playful Zeus and was already planning their first adventures. But one thing he definitely hadn’t daydreamed about was Zeus accidentally being promised to someone else - or that he might go home empty-handed and brokenhearted all over again.

"There’s no mistake that “dog” is “God” spelled backwards. Have you ever stopped, slowed down, and thought about what is so magical about dogs? Why is it so easy to love them? Why is the beginning of every day as if it were Christmas morning to a dog? Possibly the greatest teachers in life are dogs. I know that has been true for me. Dogs show us how to love. As you read the many heartfelt stories in this book, you will hear the depth at how dogs have given themselves to their humans even when the humans didn’t do the same. A dog’s heart knows no limits and they don’t pull ...

Mouse lives in Dogtown, a shelter for real dogs and robot dogs, where the kibble is plentiful, and the rafters hide a secret community of mice. His unlikely best friend is Buster, a big-hearted real dog who attracts trouble like a burr to fur. Determined to help Buster find his forever home, even if means losing his best pal, Mouse embarks on a bold quest with three of Dogtown’s “unadoptables”: Buster, Stewie—a huge, lovable dog whose ex-owner said he was mean, and Smokey—a robot dog hardwired with a smoke alarm he can’t control.

Are you interested in fostering a rescue dog but don’t know where to get started? Here you go! Fostering a rescue dog can be rewarding both to the volunteer and to the dog. It is a way to help dogs in need, reduce the pet overpopulation problem, and have a loving four legged house guest on a short-term basis. But how do you get started in dog fostering? How do you pick a good rescue to work with? What do you need to do to begin?How do you select the right dog and the right adoption application? Isn’t it too hard to let them go? Don’t you want to keep them all? “How to Foster a ...

Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since his owners unwittingly left him with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home. And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves. When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindness.

Lily, a dedicated animal shelter worker, spends her days finding forever homes for furry friends. Little does she know that her routine will be turned topsy turvy when her boyfriend is found dead and his dog brought to the shelter. With both her human and canine pack, Lily sniffs out a trail of clues that lead her to the truth. She’ll scratch past the surface, digging until the motive is uncovered. Will Lily be able to untangle the web of deception and collar the cunning culprit before it's too late? Join her on this pawsitively delightful adventure filled with humor, heart, and the ...

From the beloved author of the Mr. Terupt and Perfect Score series comes this stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best friend, and the dog that helps her forge new friendships and find happiness once again.

Selfless happiness is the best kind. The Dog Sitter, the fifth book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, continues the second of three trilogies. Papa shocks the dogs with an unexpected announcement requiring a dog sitter to care for them. The initial excitement of a fun day while Papa’s away quickly turns upside-down. Mr. Pickle’s rebellious nature resents Papa’s reason for leaving. His stubborn attitude requires Lucky to teach his little brother to be happy for others. Add an unexpected storm, and the dog-sitting day goes from bad to worse. How will the surprise dog ...

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. They want a puppy of their own more than just about anything. They know dogs are a lot of work. But their mom still doesn't think their family is ready for a puppy. Then, Goldie arrives. She is a sweet golden retriever that needs a home. Goldie is very young. She doesn't know how to be a good puppy yet. Will Charles and Lizzie be able to help her?

Taking Love and Law Seriously... Aiden O'Connell is a decorated search and rescue K-9 officer in Clear Mountain, Colorado. His partner is a fierce and loyal German shepherd named Cooper and together they find missing hikers, lost children, and natural disaster victims. Even though his career is on track, he is still missing one piece in his life-a woman with whom he can share his success. Lindsay Wright has a calling-to help displaced children find loving homes. As a social worker, she sees all sorts of situations that break her heart. She is so busy helping the children she is responsible ...

Not every surprise is planned. The Birthday Surprise, the fourth book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, begins the second of three trilogies. Our story jumps three years into the future. Mr. Pickle is no longer a puppy, but he’s still full of energy and curiosity. Lucky celebrates his birthday with a day of endless surprises. He and Mr. Pickle will meet old friends, make new ones, and get spoiled with treats. Papa has a list of things planned for them, but the biggest surprise will be the one no one saw coming. What will Lucky and Mr. Pickle find that will shock them both?...

A charming and heartwarming romance, set in the breathtaking Brecon Beacons of Wales. Think Emmerdale meets Bridget Jones! Amy's world has fallen apart. Homeless and heartbroken after sacrificing her career for a cheating boyfriend, she’s sworn off men for good. When she's offered the use of quaint Well Cottage for six months, it feels like a lifeline—a chance to start over. Divorced architect Drew Giles and his farmer father believe they’re cursed when it comes to love— life has proven that time and again. Drew meeting an annoying new neighbour, who has already stolen his dog's ...

Adoptions can be scary and confusing. For everyone. Lucky, a senior dog with a disability, has his world turned upside down when a newly adopted puppy named Mr. Pickle is brought home. The highly energetic pup is scared and confused by his new surroundings and desperately wants to return to his original family. Things only get worse when Papa leaves them home alone, and a big storm shakes the house, sending both dogs searching for safety. Fun and frenzy await them as they learn to work together. They are different in breed, age, size, shape, and color, but will that stop them from becoming ...

This uplifting tale, which award-winning author Leslie Connor dubbed "a perfectly paced journey of the heart" is perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Cyrus Olson's dad is a hero - Northfield’s former football star and now one of their finest firefighters. Everyone expects Cyrus to follow in his dad’s record-breaking footsteps, and he wishes they were right - except he's never been brave like that. But this year, with the help of a stray dog, a few new friends, a little bit of rhythm, and a lot of nerve, he may just discover that actually...he is.

It seems like it's going to be just another normal Peterson family trip for haircuts - that is until Charles meets Princess, a spoiled but irresistible Yorkie pup. She belongs to one of the stylists but Princess's owner is moving and can't take the puppy with her. Charles volunteers to care for Princess until they find her a new home. But it doesn't take long for the Petersons to get tired of Princess's privileged ways. How will Charles ever find the right family for this high maintenance pup?

Anytime Josie Shilling’s large family gets too chaotic, volunteering at the local animal clinic is the one place she can escape - and she loves working with the animals. But when a box mysteriously appears on the clinic’s front steps, Josie suddenly becomes responsible for seven adorable puppies! Taking care of her pig, Hamlet, last fall was a bit harder than she thought. So how is she ever going to handle a whole litter of mischievous pups and find the right homes for them all?

Lizzie and Charles Peterson love puppies. Even though they finally have their very own puppy, Buddy, Lizzie still can't get enough time with dogs. She helps her Aunt Amanda at her doggie day care center as often as she can. At the doggie day care, Lizzie meets a pesky but lovable pug named Pugsley. Pugsley is adorable, but he didn't earn the nickname Mr. Pest for nothing and his owners decide he's too much of a handful to keep!

My Dog Does That. A Heartwarming and funny book about dogs. Not your typical storybook, but a humorous, cheery, feel-good book about what all dog-lovers have in common: dogs and the reasons that we love them. Some days they make us laugh, some days they make us crazy, but one thing is for certain; they do some interesting things that non dog-lovers wouldn't understand. Do you ever feel a bit awkward due to the stunts that your dog has pulled? Do you ever feel as if you are the only one whose dog embarrasses them at not-so-convenient times? How about those wonderfully sweet and tender ...

When you don’t listen, bad things can happen. The Walk of Shame, the second book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, continues to follow the growing relationship between a newly adopted pup and his family. Mr. Pickle finds himself excited and a bit out of control when Papa takes him for his first walk in the neighborhood. He hates being on a leash and wants nothing more than to run free and explore. Lucky and Papa do their best to get him to pay attention, but the pup refuses to listen. Conflicting advice from family and new friends, Shadow and Max, only confuses him and ...