Rescued by Peter Zheutlin: A Review

Rescued was a feel good book.  It has several stories of people who have adopted dogs that would have, otherwise, been euthanized due to their being in high-kill shelters.  Zheutlin explains some of the reasons why people should "rescue" animals.  Adopting animals, as opposed to buying them from puppy mills, is a much more humane way to invite a pet into your home.  Rescuing animals also helps us.  Our physical and mental health are improved exponentially by having animals in our home.

I picked this up knowing that it would be a light read and make me feel good.  While I have not personally rescued any dogs (though family members have), I have rescued two cats that have opened my heart up to so much happiness.  The first cat was Oreo.  I got her from a PetSmart adoption event when I was about 18.  She slept on my bed every night until she fell ill with a kidney problem that took her from us in 2014.  I then adopted Lucy, also from a PetSmart adoption event, a week after I lost Oreo.  While I will never forget Oreo, Lucy helped me heal from the loss of my best friend by becoming my new best friend.  Zheutlin's book will help reader's remember how great it feels to bring a furry friend into their home and love, and be loved, unconditionally.

Lucy

 

Oreo

Rating:
★★★★☆

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