My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts

Adult dogs end up in shelters through no fault of their own, such as financial issues or some other life upheaval of their owners; many are surrendered simply because they are older. In this book journalist Coffey, of TODAY.com, and photographer Fusaro highlight the stories of 20 rescued senior dogs. Included are Einstein, a cocker spaniel, adopted by George Clooney; Remy, a pit bull adopted by three nuns; and Cullen, a retired service dog. In addition to telling the story of the individual canines, Coffey explains the benefits of adopting an adult dog as well as dispelling the misconceptions about them. She demonstrates that older dogs are calm, content, wise, often already trained, and so very grateful. Also included is a section on how individuals can help, tips for caring for and training an adult dog, and a list of resources.