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Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway
Rescue Road One Man Thirty Thousand Dogs and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway Author:Peter Zheutlin How far would you go to save a life? This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love. — For years, Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed,... more » he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever.
Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving "forever families" up north looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward -- where thousands of strays roam the streets -- and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans, and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all.« less