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Name: Shelter Dogs
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Author: Peg Kehret

In this collection of nine brief narratives, readers meet eight dogs who once roamed the streets and were welcomed into caring homes from animal shelters. Each story highlights the transformation of these stray companions into remarkable roles—as dedicated service animals, talented actors on screen, and heroic protectors in everyday life. The book celebrates the bond between humans and dogs, the hope of second chances, and the diverse ways pets enrich our communities.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Peg Kehret

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