cover image Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption

Dogtown: Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Redemption

Stefan Bechtel. National Geographic Society, $26 (293pp) ISBN 978-1-4262-0562-0

Utah's Best Friends Animal Society, home of the National Geographic Channel series ""Dogtown,"" is the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary, tending to some of the most unwanted, hard-to-rehabilitate dogs in animal rescue services. This collection of stories recounts and follows up on 15 of the most memorable dogs to appear on ""Dogtown,"" including a grieving Weimaraner who needs a new family to love, an elderly Chow Chow with a mysterious neurological condition, and a shy pit bull suffering from popular misconceptions of breed brutality. The stories are told with much contribution from the passionate, patient staffers, and run alongside a charming collection of photos showcasing the dogs at their most expressive. Animal lovers will have a hard time putting this down, though dog lovers in particular should keep the tissues handy. 65 b&w photos.