S.J. Goes Home Paperback - 2012

Name: S. J. Goes Home
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Author: Carr&Atilde;&copy;, J. C
ISBN: 9781478312758

by J. C. Carr

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From the publisher

"I watched as the women rescued my family. I knew this could be my last chance! I had to do something! As the woman closed the cage door, I placed my paw on her hand. I looked at her, with my head held high, loudly barking: LOOK AT ME! PLEASE, TAKE ME, TOO!" S.J., the main character, narrates his feelings while communicating through moving gestures and vocalizations, pleading to be rescued from his life of confinement in the puppy mill. Readers are taken on a heartfelt journey as he tells his story from the perspective of a puppy mill dog: from difficult beginnings in a puppy mill, to his rescue and temporary placement in an animal shelter, to the extraordinary circumstances that led to his adoption by the author. The book, beautifully illustrated in color by Kerri Carabetta, vividly, yet delicately, captures a myriad of emotions as evoked by the dogs. The story and images will instill compassion for these dogs in children, parents and teachers, as they are educated to their plight. After reading S.J. GOES HOME, readers, like the author, will champion the humane treatment of animals, realizing, that pet adoption is both a rewarding and a wonderfully humane deed when choosing a pet.

Details

Title S.J. Goes Home
Author J. C. Carr
Binding Paperback
Pages 60
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Date 2012-10-17
ISBN 9781478312758 / 1478312750
Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
Dimensions 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 in (24.89 x 19.81 x 0.76 cm)

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Kirkus Reviews, 01/01/0001, Page 0

About the author

J.C. Carr is a retired special education teacher. S.J. GOES HOME is based on the true story of her magnificent collie, S.J., whom she rescued from an animal shelter. S.J. was enrolled in advanced training courses in obedience school, where he excelled and achieved certificates and titles to become a certified therapy dog, regularly visiting a nursing care facility. S.J. demonstrates that we should never underestimate the potential for greatness many shelter dogs possess. They are just waiting for the right owner to give them a second chance. S.J.'s story is a testament to the many great dogs still awaiting adoption: from puppy mill survivor, to shelter dog, to Canine Good Citizen, to therapy dog. The book is a realization of a lifelong desire to educate children, parents and teachers to the plight of puppy mill dogs, encourage shelter dog adoptions and instill compassion and respect for all animals through humane education.