A small furry prayer : dog rescue and the meaning of life /

"While dog rescue is one of the largest underground movements in America, it is also one of the least understood. This insider look at the cult and culture of dog rescue" weaves personal experience, cultural investigation, and scientific inquiry as it explores "what it means to devote...

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Main Author: Kotler, Steven, 1967-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomsbury, [2010]
Edition:First U.S. edition.
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