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Tails from the Animal Shelter

2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Honoree

Did you know that more than six million pets arrive annually at community animal shelters in the United States? Of that number over three million are dogs. But of course it's not just dogs and puppies that need homes. Shelters take in cats, kittens, birds, reptiles, and even domestic farm animals. And there are many reasons why these animals need to go to shelters. Some of the animals are strays and some are lost; some are rescued from natural disasters or from mistreatment. Some have been given up because their owners could no longer care for them. Using poetic back stories and informative text, Tails From the Animal Shelter shines a spotlight on the good work of community animal shelters. Ten different fictional animals, including a handicapped dog, a magician's former rabbit, and a pot-bellied pig, represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every day. Whether they're known as Humane Societies, rescue services, or other names, these organizations and their caring work remind us all of how a loving home can change the life of a vulnerable animal.

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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey 636.08/32
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Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781534110489), PDF (9781534167315), ePub (9781534167827), Hosted ebook (9781534167483), Kindle (9781534167650)
Copyright 2020
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 9 x 11
Graphics Full-color illustrations