Do you struggle as a doggie foster parent, and feel like you're the only one who finds it hard? Do you want to foster a dog, but don't know where to start, how to prepare, and what to expect? If so, this is the book for you. Described by one reader as "an embrace from a friend who understands what we all go through. It is a beacon of hope to let other rescuers know that they are not alone. It is a must read for anyone involved in rescue." The image you see on the cover of this book is not 'real' life. It's how Thayne wishes doggie foster parenting could be--she walks her tiny foster doggie down the street, the red leash matching Thayne's designer pumps, her couture dress swaying with each sexy stride. And then once in awhile, oops, Princess and she get tangled in the leash. Goodness Gracious! But soon they're back in sync again, swishing their way up the block, being envied by all those who wish they were as cute a couple as Thayne and her foster doggie are. Ah!...but who is Thayne kidding. That's not her reality, and it's probably not yours either. Fostering is not for wimps, cowards, or the otherwise mess-or-insanity-challenged. It's hard and emotionally draining work, and there are days we all could use an understanding shoulder to cry on. You are not alone! Let Foster Doggie Insanity be there for you. Crates ripped asunder, fences demolished, couches obliterated, doors splintered...these are the nightmares that routinely go along with doggie fostering. Thayne gives you simple, daily tips for keeping your sanity while fostering. You are not alone in your struggles, and you are not the first to feel you can't press on. We can all press on together. What Doggie Foster Parents have said About this Book's 1st Edition, "Scream Like Banshee":"I regularly buy books with a rescue theme but always felt a bit disappointed because there hasn't been a book that portrayed my rescue experiences. So I wasn't really prepared for Tamira Ci Thayne's "Scream Like Banshee." It is the most honest account of the perils and pitfalls as well as the joy and fulfillment that rescue volunteers face daily. The book was beautifully written and brutally honest...Thayne's book feels like an embrace from a friend that understands what we all go through. It is a beacon of hope to let other rescuers know that they are not alone. It is a must read for anyone involved in rescue."--Amy Snyder, Volunteer for Dachshund Rescue of North America "I have been doing rescue for years. When I started to read "Scream Like Banshee," it was like reading my own story. I never thought that it would be so similar to the way I did rescue, but it was as if I had written the book myself. I recommend it to anyone who does rescue or fostering. It helps to know that you are not the only one that feels a certain way at a certain time. I also recommend it to anyone who is thinking of helping dogs in need. It will prepare you for what is to come in your life. GREAT BOOK!" --Joe Maringo, SPARRO.org "Whether you've fostered hundreds of dogs or none, it is an enjoyable read, mixing laughter and empathy with real life situations. Thayne may even leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about our canine companions and the people who care about them. The moral to this story is 'It's OK not to be perfect; a dog will love you anyway.'"--Dawn Ashby, former Dogs Deserve Better rep "I just read "Scream Like Banshee" and I can't say how much I LOVED it! I've been fostering for nearly four years, over 120 dogs, and your book was everything I needed to hear. At one time two years ago I had 19 dogs. Never again! I definitely learned from my mistakes but I have beat myself up over some of them. Living without the guilt and moving on is what I got from the book, and what I needed to hear. I'm down to two and just took my first vacation in 6 years. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!"--Cathy Sullivan, Oklahoma

Foster Doggie Insanity: Tips and Tales to Keep your Kool as a Doggie Foster Parent

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Thayne, Tamira Ci

Pets & Animal Care

Who Chains You

“Decrepit humans rescue desperate canines, cats and the occasional rat in this collection of shaggy but piercing short stories.” Listed by Kirkus Review as one of the best books of 2015, this collection of short stories and a novella explores the complexity of relationships between people and animals in an impoverished rural community where the connections people have with animals are sometimes their only connection to life. According to Kirkus Review: “Kearney’s prose is elegant and unfussy, with threads of humor and lyricism. She has an excellent eye for settings and ear for dialogue, and she treats her characters, and their relationships with their pets, with a cleareyed, unsentimental sensitivity and psychological depth. Through their struggles, she shows readers a search for meaning through the humblest acts of caretaking and companionship. A superb collection of stories about the most elemental of bonds.”

The Dog Thief and Other Stories

Literature & Fiction

Kearney, Jill

Literary

Honey, a beautiful golden retriever who deserved the very best of families, had fallen on hard times. She was spending her days, her nights, and her life tied to a tree in the backyard. But everything changed the day her guardian discovered her collar had cut into her neck, forcing him to make a decision about what kind of human he would be. Luckily for Honey, he dumped her at the shelter, where a kind woman took her to Second Chance Farm; there she got the care and tenderness she deserved. Based on a true story, this tale will touch the hearts of all who read it.Perfect for kids young and old, this story is a wonderful way to educate children at home or in schools about what a dog needs in order to be a happy and beloved member of the family. Who Chains You Publishing is proud to release books that are fun, educational, and stand tall as a voice for the animals.

Honey's Second Chance

Children's Books

Herr, Brandy

Animals

Emma, a deaf hound mix, thinks everyone deserves a second chance at life. After all, she’s one of the lucky pups who got to start over—thanks to a kind woman who rescued her after her family dumped her along the side of the road. Emma learns what it’s like to love again, finds herself not one but two caring families, and even gets the chance to pay it forward, becoming a real-life hero in the process. Based on the true story of Emma the rescue dog, Emma’s Second Chance is perfect for kids young and old. Who Chains You Publishing is proud to release children’s books that are fun, educational, and stand tall as a voice for the animals.

Emma's Second Chance

A Rat's Guide to Owning a Human is a short, fun read in a full color, 24-page booklet. Written by and for rescue rats, of course (They kindly allow human Heather Leughmyer to translate for them.)While owning a human can sometimes prove to be a challenging experience, it can also be very rewarding if you know how to handle them. As a rat, you can't imagine living your entire life without whiskers and a tail; it's understandable, therefore, that you could find this lack in others so disconcerting that you're not interested in giving them a chance.Bipeds often get a bad rap, though, so it's important to remember that not all humans are cut from the same cloth. The key lies in finding the human who is right for you, and ensuring that they do not share their homes with legless creatures of the reptilian variety. Once you think you have found the right hominid, keep in mind that consistency and patience are very important when cultivating a human-they don't always learn as quickly as we do. Don't be discouraged if training proves to be more difficult than you initially thought. Bipeds can be temperamental and/or lazy; however, this should not deter you from owning one. Once properly broken in, a human can be enjoyable to have around. With a little rattie elbow grease and our tips, you will have a loyal companion and-most importantly-will never again have to worry where your next meal is coming from.

A Rat's Guide to Owning a Human

Leughmyer, Heather

Humor & Satire

Kids and adults alike will love this mystery "tail" as Muffin the rescue dog discovers what's in the corner of her suburban backyard while she ¿protects¿ her family, too. What's in the Corner? A Muffin "Tail" is Muffin's second adventure and is sure to spark the imagination of children of all ages.

What's in the Corner?: A Muffin "Tail"

Eckroat, Laura W.

Went Out to Get a Donut¿Came Home With a Muffin is a singalong story of adopting a pup named Muffin. The colorful illustrations by Greg White perfectly complement a wonderful tale that will engage our smallest readers while teaching love for our companion animals. WHAT ¿MUFFIN¿ LOVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE SAYING ¿Went Out to Get a Donut is a fun book to read to your child while at the same time introducing the importance of adopting and rescuing animals. Mrs. Eckroat helps start the conversations with this book.¿Sherwin Daryani, Executive Director, Operation Kindness, Carrolton, TXWent Out to Get a Donut is a charming, whimsical way to engage the littlest readers into the importance of animal rescue. I recommend this book to parents and teachers everywhere who want to add some humane education to their reading repertoire.¿Michelle Sathe, Author, Pit Stops: Crossing the Country with Loren the Rescue Bully and Board Member of The Brittany Foundation and Bow-Wows and Meows, Inc.¿ Came Home With a Muffin will win the hearts of children of all ages. The story behind the story is equally engaging and charming. It will become a favorite for dog lovers everywhere.¿Carolyn Hedgecock, Haltom City, TX, Author Locker Letters

Went Out to Get a Donut—Came Home With a Muffin

On the far side of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, halfway between the mountains and the ocean, stands the little town of Forks. In that town, in a quiet neighborhood of modest homes and shabby businesses, there remains a dilapidated pink warehouse. Packed inside that warehouse, living in deplorable conditions, were once over 120 dogs. Some of the dogs were kept in crates piled high on shelves, arranged in rows along the walls, and shoved into corners behind heaps of garbage and urine-saturated straw. Some of the dogs were confined to wire-sided or glassed-in kennels. One was kept in an old horse trailer. Dead ones were stored in a cooler. In one of the crates was a black dog named Daisy. This is her story. It is also the story of the rescue of one hundred and twenty-four dogs—and one snake—from the Olympic Animal Sanctuary, the only large-scale dog rescue in the U.S. to be carried out with no support from local government. The OAS rescue was an epic narrative that extended over several years and featured small town politics, protests, assault, lawsuits, arrests, and a midnight escape, all played out to a nationwide audience.

I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue

Koerber, Laura

“Look who’s coming down the hall! It’s Stubby Nubby, her tail so small!” Most of us have experienced being made fun of or called names that hurt our feelings. Meet Ethel Kitty who doesn’t like being called names—like “Stubby Nubby”—just because she has a smaller tail than the other cats at school. Read along in this tale of tails as the new cat in town helps Ethel realize she is special despite her “shortcomings” and teaches her how to stand up to bullies. In its third edition, author Sandra Biersdorfer adds playful song lyrics and talks about the real Ethel who inspired the tale. Perfect for ages 7 and up, The Kitty with the Itty-Bitty Tail will delight readers big and small, and fit flawlessly into school humane education and bullying programs.

The Kitty with the Itty-Bitty Tail

Biersdorfer, Sandra

Muffin was enjoying the peace and quiet of her yard, when Mom and Dad called to her. "Muffin, let's go for a ride!" The little family drove and drove for what seemed like years of Muffin's doggie life. Where were they taking her?When Dad pulled into the parking lot, Muffin became a little nervous, because this was somewhere new. The smells were not familiar: peanut butter, apple, stuffed doggie toys . . . but other funky smells too. The place was big, like a giant maze, and her eyes hadn't adjusted to the bright lights. Then suddenly, she saw it, for the very first time . . . her SHADOW!It seemed to follow her everywhere. She kept moving, but the shadow haunted her. What was the shadow, and will Muffin get free of it? Read along with Muffin's Shadow: A Muffin "Tail" to find out more. Just right for ages 5-8, the book is wonderful for classroom and humane education, too. "Laura Eckroat wrote the perfect book to teach our children about the joy ¿and love that comes from pet adoption. Muffin's Shadow will take young readers on an enjoyable journey that is full of fun and wonder. It's awesome!"-Jamie Dougherty, Founder of Offleashapparel.com

Muffin's Shadow: A Muffin “Tail”

Eckroat, Laura K.

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