Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs

By Rebecca Ascher-Walsh

Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. This heartwarming gift book from National Geographic presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos—dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Oct 8, 2013
• ISBN: 9781426212635

Rebecca Ascher-Walsh

REBECCA ASCHER-WALSH is a writer who specializes in covering celebrities and lifestyles, but who also loves dogs and telling stories about amazing animals. She contributes to many newspapers and national magazines including Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, and the L.A. Times and is active in social media. She is a volunteer at a high-kill shelter in Manhattan and a founding director of the Deja Foundation, devoted to covering the medical care and training costs of dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. A native New Yorker, she shares her home with two rescue pit bulls, Desiree and Buddy.

Reviews for Devoted

[pennsylady · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Read in January, 2014Format Hardcover (edit)Review hardcoverAs the title indicates, this is a beautifully presented volume of love and loyalty."Dogs make our hearts grow larger.Such is their magic.And such is the magic of these stories." (Rebecca Ascher-Walsh)5 ★