Saving Gracie: How One Dog Escaped The Shadowy World Of American Puppy Mills (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I am not giving this 5 stars as the first 1/3 was so very difficult to read outlining the horrors of a puppy mill. However, there was redemption by the end. EVERYONE should read this. If you are a dog lover, you can appreciate the fact that dogs should have a good life with humans. If you are NOT a dog lover, this book just may change your mind. It is one of those true stories which needs to be told and heralded to spread the awareness that we need changes, and some of the individuals here are heroes and pushed through legislation to provide a better life for our beloved pets. :) I give this book 5 stars, not because it is a great work of literature. I usually reserve 5 stars for those. This book puts a face on puppy mills in a way that humane societies and animal rescue groups do not have time for. It is a great piece of journalism. I especially recommend this book to people who have heard of puppy mills, but have not been informed of the details. I already am involved in contributing to the cause. I didn't need the book but wanted to read it. In 1996 I bought a pet store Maltese not yet having heard of puppy mills. It is my Humphrey who taught me about puppy mills through the horrible ear infection he had when I brought him home, his endless barking and crying when I tried to crate train him, his jitteriness that plagued him his whole life and the fact that he died of an extremely rare type of brain tumor that Maltese are not known for getting. He was 9. Maltese normally live as long as 18 to 20 years. If you care about animals at all, I would highly recommend this book. Kleenex is recommended not just for the sadness that comes from the cruelty, but also for the joy one feels for the happy homes given to these dogs by such dedicated and good people.
What do You think about Saving Gracie: How One Dog Escaped The Shadowy World Of American Puppy Mills (2010)?
Very informative. A must read for everyone so they become aware of the horrors of puppy mills.
—kimchee
any book that brings the plight of puppy mill victims to public attention gets my vote.
—soapiemonster
Was very informative but a bit of a jumble of facts.
—LightTheWay071
