{"product_id":"finding-home-shelter-dogs-and-their-stories-hardcover","title":"Finding Home: Shelter Dogs and Their Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTraer Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBold, retiring, serious, sparkling, quirky, or lovable--the dogs in Traer Scott's remarkable photographs regard us with humor, dignity, and an abundance of feeling.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Scott began photographing these dogs in 2005 as a volunteer at animal shelters. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eShelter Dogs, \u003c\/i\u003e was a runaway success, and in this follow-up, Scott introduces a new collection of canine subjects, each with indomitable character and spirit: Morrissey, a pit bull, who suffered from anxiety-related behaviors brought on by shelter life until adopted by a family with four children; Chloe, a young chocolate Lab mix, surrendered to a shelter by a family with allergies; Gabriel and Cody, retired racing greyhounds; and Bingley, a dog who lost his hearing during a drug bust but was brought home by a loving family that has risen to the challenge of living with a deaf dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through extended features we become better acquainted with the personalities and life stories of selected dogs and watch as they experience the sometimes rocky and always emotional transition to new homes. The portraits in \u003ci\u003eFinding Home \u003c\/i\u003eform an eloquent plea for the urgent need for more adoptive families, as well as a tribute to dogs everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScott began photographing these dogs in 2005 as a volunteer at animal shelters. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eShelter Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, was a runaway success and in this follow-up, Scott introduces a new collection of canine subjects, each with indomitable character and spirit: Morrissey, a pit bull, who suffered from anxiety-related behaviors brought on by shelter life until adopted by a family with four children; Chloe, a young chocolate Lab mix, surrendered to a shelter by a family with allergies; Gabriel and Cody, retired racing greyhounds; and Bingley, a dog who lost his hearing during a drug bust but was brought home by a loving family that has risen to the challenge of living with a deaf dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through extended features we become better acquainted with the personalities and life stories of selected dogs and watch as they experience the sometimes rocky and always emotional transition to new homes. The portraits in \u003ci\u003eFinding Home \u003c\/i\u003eform an eloquent plea for the urgent need for more adoptive families, as well as a tribute to dogs everywhere.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraer Scott is an award-winning photographer and author of eleven books including \u003ci\u003eForever Home, Shelter Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Radiant\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work is exhibited around the world and is regularly featured in national and international print and online publications. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.3 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166427779207,"sku":"9781616893439","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8cfc05cd32b2736f696b61d22f29c0e0.webp?v=1733320721","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/finding-home-shelter-dogs-and-their-stories-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}