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2) Holy chow
Author
Series
Andy Carpenter novels volume 25
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Description
"In Holy Chow, the next mystery from bestselling author David Rosenfelt, the beloved characters--both human and canine--of this fan favorite series are back on the case with the author's trademark wit and humor. Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter's calling has always been running the Tara Foundation. The dog rescue organization places hundreds of dogs in new homes every year. It's added up to so many dogs and new owners that Andy can't even do the math....
Author
Series
Andy Carpenter novels volume 28
Pub. Date
2023.
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Description
"Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue—and their families—are invited to celebrate. This year’s party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore,...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg [Mahle] 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, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way"--Page 4 of cover.
5) Pugsley
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 9
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When Lizzie meets a mischievous young pug named Pugsley while working at her aunt's day care center for dogs, she steps in to train Pugsley so that he can get a good owner.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 14
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Description
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
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Description
"Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter remembers every dog that's come through the Tara Foundation's doors, but the most well-known alum of the dog rescue organization that Andy founded in Paterson, New Jersey, may be Mamie. Adopted by famous actress Jenny Nichols--Andy's high school girlfriend--the miniature French poodle is now practically a starlet in her own right. Andy doesn't hold it against his friend. In fact, he and his wife, Laurie, have dinner...
Series
Royal Rescues volume 2
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Princess Bea is an animal-lover, and would love nothing more than a pet of her own. But her father, the king, disapproves of having animals inside the Royal Palace. When a tiny puppy turns up in the palace garden, Bea must keep it a secret until she can find it a home. But it's hard to hide an excited puppy when there's a royal banquet underway, and Bea's going to need some help from her best friend..."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 5
Description
A rescue dog to the rescue! Lily is the smallest puppy in her litter and the only girl. Her brothers are bigger and stronger and like to push her around. When Lily meets a girl named Maggie Rose at the animal shelter, Lily discovers things are not so bad. Lily's size means that she can help other animals who are in trouble. It's Lily to the rescue!
10) Zipper
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 34
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie goes up to the mountains with her best friend, Maria, the girls think that they're going to get a break from their dog-walking business. But then Zipper shows up and Lizzie can't resist helping this adorable pup!
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"Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his humorous investigating team return in Santa's Little Yelpers, the next Yuletide mystery in David Rosenfelt's bestselling series. 'Tis the season in Paterson, New Jersey: Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, are surrounded by holiday cheer. It's even spread to the Tara Foundation. The dog rescue organization, not used to having puppies, has their hands full with a recent litter. Eight puppies are a lot...
12) Muttley
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. When Lizzie meets Muttley at Caring Paws, she doesn't feel her usual excitement about the puppy. The little mutt prefers to spend all of his time sleeping. But the Petersons quickly learn that the heroic dog always come through when he is needed most"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"Bring home the incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of an 80-mile race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good. Finding Gobi : The True Story of One Little Dog's Big Journey is the incredible true story of Dion Leonard,...
14) Chewy and Chica
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Description
"Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care until they can find the perfect forever home. Charles can't stand how Lizzie acts like a know-it-all about dogs. Lizzie is older and thinks Charles should listen to what she says. So when twin Chihuahua puppies need help, it becomes a competition. Who will find a home first for these super-special pups?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
The beloved dog rescue advocate and star of Animal Planet's hit show Pit Bulls & Parolees chronicles her life in this heartwarming memoir told through the stories of eleven of her best-loved dogs. Tia Torres combines never-before-told rescue tales with select stories from Pitbulls & Parolees. A sweet and stirring gallery of unforgettable canines, this book captures the hearts of dog lovers everywhere and is a testament to the loyalty, love, and devotion...
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 58
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Spending spring break in a Vermont cabin, Charles helps his father foster a stray puppy rescued from the snowy trail and an undersized newborn lamb that befriends the puppy, creating unexpected work for the Peterson family.
17) Princess
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 12
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!
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...
18) Bandit
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 24
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Bandit is an adorable black and white Shih tzu with a mask-like marking over his eyes. Lizzie discovers him at a highway rest stop restaurant. He was abandoned by his owers because he needs an operation and they couldn't afford it. Lizzie and her family take Bandit in and begin fundraising for the expensive procedure.
19) Teddy
Author
Series
Puppy place. Main series volume 28
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
When Dr. Gibson arrives at the Petersons' house with an emergency foster dog, Lizzie immediately falls in love with the tiny Pomeranian puppy. But this little doggy has a big bark and it's driving everyone crazy! Can Lizzie convince everyone else about this pup's lifesaving talents?
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
A NEW memoir from #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dog Lived (and So Will I) We rescue dogs and bring them into our lives...and often they rescue us in return. What would cause a cheese-loving, meat-eating lawyer to become a vegan? Her dog. Teresa Rhyne and Seamus the beagle both survived cancer once, so when Seamus develops yet another cancer, Teresa vows to fight again. Unsure of the best way to battle the unseen enemy, she embarks on...