A stray dog named Mickey is at the local animal rescue. Meanwhile, a little girl dreams of getting a dog named Mickey. When she looks online at the local shelter, up pops Mickey, the dog of her dreams! With its sweet illustrations, this charmingly written book helps everyone understand that rescue dogs can be their best friends and companions.

These compelling, winningly illustrated true stories, each uniquely moving and inspirational, draw upon the experience of veterinarians, trainers, and volunteers to probe a range of tough, touching cases that evoke both the joy and the occasional but inevitable heartbreak that accompanies this work. Each chapter follows a dog from the first day at Dogtown until he ultimately finds (or doesn't find) a permanent new home, focusing both on the relationship between the dog and the Dogtown staff and on the latest discoveries about animal health and behavior. We learn how dogs process information, how trauma affects their behavior, and how people can help them overcome their problems. In the end, we come to see that there are no "bad dogs" and that with patience, care, and compassion, people can help dogs to heal.

Mickey is a young dog that only wants one very special thing in his life. Based on a true story of hope, rescue, and love, Mickey doesn't expect his journey to start out the way that it does. Can he keep his faith that everything will turn out better? Will Mickey get his only wish and the life that he deserves? Mickey's Wish by Susan K. White is based on the real-life rescue story of her Portuguese Water Dog who was adopted by her and her family out of a large county shelter in South Florida.

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! Jet is a border collie puppy tired of feeling hungry and lonely. He's tired of the collar that yanks at his neck and the leash that makes things worse. When his owners move away and leave him tied up in the backyard, it seems like Jet is running out of time.When Jet is saved by a home inspector, he's taken to the Sterling Center, where he shows all the classic signs of a great rescue dog, but he's terrified of the leash. When a plane goes down in the wilderness and a snowstorm is moving in, will Jet be able to overcome his fear in time to become a hero?

A heart warming picture book novel consisting of over 100 full color hand drawn illustrations portraying a boy and his recently adopted puppy named "Mickey." Mickey has acquired a very strange behavior and may be sent back to the rescue shelter if it is not resolved.

Children of all ages will enjoy this beautifully illustrated story about rescue dogs. Readers will learn about service dog occupations and how to be a good citizen. Rhyming stanzas with strong picture cues reinforce reading skills.