Saving Sadie, Joal Derse Dauer
Saving Sadie, Joal Derse Dauer
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Saving Sadie
How a Dog That No One Wanted Inspired the World

Author: Joal Derse Dauer, Elizabeth Ridley

Narrator: Ann Richardson

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/28/2019


Synopsis

Joal Derse Dauer was donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when an injured and despondent dog caught her eye. With three "fur babies" already at home, Joal wasn't looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie . . .

With patience, hope, and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine companion grow in strength and joy. And before long, she discovered that sweet Sadie had transformed her life in ways she never could have imagined.

Joyous and inspiring, Saving Sadie is a triumphant story about the power of unconditional love and second chances—for humans and animals alike.

About Joal Derse Dauer

Joal Derse Dauer has had a lifelong passion for animals and has worked as a Transitional Organization Specialist for more than twenty-five years. Joal is the author of Saving Sadie. Together she and Sadie travel the country spreading their important messages about special needs acceptance, anti-bullying, and strengthening the laws and punishments regarding animal cruelty and abuse. In addition to Sadie, she is a "mom" to a Border collie mix named Sparky and two cats, Miss Kitty and Kit Kat.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 08, 2020

Just published my November Reading Vlog!The Written ReviewInitial Reaction Ohhh man. Like literally 50 pages in and I've teared up twice. If I don't end up a bawling mess, it will be a miracle. Update Gorgeous book. Absolutely gorgeous. The Review Joal Dauer was dropping off blankets......more

Goodreads review by Diana on December 01, 2017

The first half of the book was very touching and heartfelt, and the narrative made you empathize with her mom and her, and you felt fot her: all the money and effort needed to help Sadie, all the pain and cruelty ahe had been thru, all the good intentions to save her... not to say how hard that begi......more

Goodreads review by Aoife on October 03, 2017

I received a free e-copy of this book from the author/publishers in exchange for an honest review. Sadie was four years old when she had a litter of puppies and was shot in the back and head and left for dead. She was brought to a no-kill shelter where she was found by animal lover Joal who ended up......more

Goodreads review by Kirsti on September 04, 2017

Thank you to Netgalley and Kensington books for the chance to read this wonderful book! Animal memoirs are among my favorite types of books; as an animal lover myself I can always appreciate the bond between an animal and their human friend. I love to read about that bond, how it grows and changes a......more

Goodreads review by Mary Ann on June 04, 2021

4 stars for a remarkable story of a remarkable dog. It's strength is the author/rescuer's description of Sadie's terrible injuries and her long road to the fullest possible functioning. Joal's efforts to marshal all possible medical and financial resources for Sadie's treatment are truly heroic, and......more