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Editorial Review:
Millions of dogs and puppies are abandoned each year, resulting in a world filled with stray dogs of all breeds and sizes. Many of these strays come to a bad end, but every now and then a
stray dog is found by a compassionate person--whether picked up on the street or picked out from an animal shelter--and given a second chance. Some of these dogs are lame, blind, ill, or simply unwanted. These dogs are special. And so are the people who have chosen to give them a second chance. Found dogs seem to be especially grateful, loyal, and loving. They, who have sometimes been rescued from death’s door, become beloved members of families, giving affection, companionship, and solace. They become productive members of society as service dogs, therapy dogs, and search-and-rescue dogs themselves. Observers might
say that these dogs are lucky, but more often the people who have adopted them think that they are the lucky ones.
Second Chances is full of wonderful photos and words by people who have given dogs a second chance. Celebrities from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Oscar de la Renta and everyday heroes who have found dogs of all sorts--from sleek greyhounds
to scruffy mutts--share their tales of discovery and canine-human friendship.
Second Chances is a tribute to these extraordinary dogs and their people. It
is a testimony to the gift of love and salvation. And, in each case, it is difficult to say just who has saved whom.
Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs Reviews:
There is hope........ 
2009-05-07 - It is uplifting to read the success stories of dog adoption. This book clearly portrays the gift that these rescued dogs bring to us, their forever owners. One is amazed at the gift of love these dogs can give after such a long, sometimes horrible journey to find us. The pictures and the stories will touch your heart.
collection of inspirational dog stories 
2008-12-22 - A beautiful book, printed on heavy paper with wonderful photographs of the rescued dogs and their owners. Inspirational short stories that might make people go out and adopt a dog. This book would make a good gift for a dog lover. The stories are great and the book is well made.
Heart warming 
2008-12-22 - This book truly captures the joy of adopting a rescue dog and the essence of dog ownership. The stories are beautiful and will touch your heart. As I read each story I found one similarity among the dogs and the people they found; both owners and dogs were appreciative and truly expressed how blessed they were to have found each other. I have 2 rescue dogs and 3 rescue cats and they all have brought so much joy to my life. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
Great stories 
2008-08-23 - The dogs' stories are very moving and inspirational, but anytime you have a book that takes stories from multiple people, there are always going to be some that just aren't that well written. I felt like that took away from the impact of the book.
Dog lover 
2008-07-28 - This is a good book with lots of short stories about dogs given second chances