One Hundred Dogs and Counting, Cara Sue Achterberg
One Hundred Dogs and Counting, Cara Sue Achterberg
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One Hundred Dogs and Counting
One Woman, Ten Thousand Miles, and A Journey into the Heart of Shelters and Rescues

Author: Cara Sue Achterberg

Narrator: Cara Sue Achterberg

Unabridged: 8 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

After nearly a year struggling to find a home for a particular foster dog, Cara begins to wonder how the story endswhen will all the dogs be saved? Even after the one-hundredth foster dog passes through Caras home, the stream of homeless dogs appears endless. Seized by the need to act, Cara grabs her best friend, fills a van with donations, and heads south to discover whats really happening in the rural shelters where her foster dogs originate. What she discovers will break her heart and compel her to share the story of heroes and villains and plenty of good dogs in the hope of changing this world. From North Carolina where pit bulls fill the shelters and heart-worm rages to Tennessee where dogs are left forgotten in pounds and on to Alabama where unlikely heroes fight in a state that has largely forsaken its responsibilities to its animals, Cara meets the people working on the front lines in this national crisis of unwanted animals. The dogs, the people, and their inspiring stories draw her south again and again in search of answersand maybe a dog of her own. One Hundred Dogs and Counting will introduce listeners to many wonderful dogsfrom sweet Oreo to quirky Flannerybut also to inspirational people sacrificing their personal lives and fortunes to save deserving animals. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

About Cara Sue Achterberg

Cara Sue Achterberg is a writer, blogger, and occasional cowgirl who lives on a farm in South Central, Pennsylvania. Her first novel, I'm Not Her, was a national bestseller. Her second novel, Girls' Weekend was released May 2016.

Cara teaches workshops on creating and affording an organic life, based on the information shared in her book, Live Intentionally: 65 Challenges for a Healthier, Happier Life, which was chosen as first runner up at the 2015 Green Book Festival.

She teaches creative writing and her essays and articles have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines. You can find links to Cara's blogs and inspiration for teen writers on her website CaraWrites.com.

Cara enjoys fostering dogs for the nonprofit all-breed rescue organization, Operation Paws for Homes and writes a blog about her experiences. Her small hillside farm is home to three horses, a changing number of cats, and plenty of chickens.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on August 26, 2020

One Hundred Dogs and Counting is such an amazing book any dog lover or animal lover must read. Cara's story is so touching and really brought me to tears reading her stories, what she advocates for and for her heart. I have learned so much about how our animals and dogs in particular are mistreated......more

Goodreads review by Octavia on July 11, 2020

"Too many people are looking the other way. Too many people believe that this is not their problem. Too many people think that saving most of the dogs is okay. It isn't. We must save all of the dogs." A powerful book sharing the sad, but true details behind Southern animal shelters and what it's like......more

Goodreads review by C.J. on May 02, 2020

An inspiring, call-to-action story about one woman’s dedication to the solution. Through her candid and heart-warming adventures, Achterberg proves that even small acts of kindness can save lives. Her message is a beacon that shines light directly on the path to end suffering; her journey proves tha......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on June 29, 2020

One Hundred Dogs & Counting is such an important story to read.⁣ ⁣ @carasueachterberg has fostered so many sweet pups and brings important awareness to the importance of fostering, rescuing, donating, helping with transport, and being vocal about the importance of dog adoption.⁣ ⁣ Unfortunately dogs in......more

Goodreads review by Molly on May 16, 2020

I am already a huge dog lover who consistently encourages others to adopt, but this book taught me so much more about the problems our world is facing. I knew there were many dogs dying and living in terrible conditions, but I have not witnessed them in person yet, so this book really opened my eyes......more

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