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| The Dog Who Rescues Cats: True Story of Ginny, The | 
 enlarge | Author: Philip Gonzalez
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 349871
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0060927801
Dewey Decimal Number: 818.5403
UPC: 021898927804
EAN: 9780060927806
ASIN: 0060927801
Publication Date: October 23, 1996
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Condition: Some wear on a very usable copy - marks
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This poignant canine memoir recounts the story of Ginny, a Long Island dog with a remarkable ability to seek out and rescue homeless cats. Simple but delightful, the story is narrated from the perspective of Ginny's owner, Philip Gonzalez. Badly disabled in an industrial accident, Gonzalez quickly fell into a downward spiral of despair. His saving grace arrived in the form of a small, scruffy grey dog. Ginny quickly provided Philip with a focus in life: cats--hundreds of them. Each chapter recounts Ginny's amazing rescues of helpless felines. Particularly heartwarming is the image of Ginny running across broken glass to reach a kitten in distress. As Ginny saved cats, Philip housed them, and soon his life was taken over by the creatures--many disabled or disfigured. The Dog Who Rescues Cats is packed with touching photographs of Ginny and her feline family. Included is an introduction by Cleveland Amory, noted animal enthusiast and author of The Cat Who Came for Christmas.
Product Description
Philip Gonzalez had lost all interest in living after an industrial accident left him disabled. A friend suggested he adopt a dog.Reluctantly he went to the shelter, where Ginny, a badly abused one-year-old pup,quickly won him over. Philip realized immediately that Ginny was no ordinary dog--she had an amazing sixth sense that enabled her to find and rescue stray and ailing cats.There's Madame,who is completely deaf; Revlon, who has only one eye;Betty Boop,who has no hind feet;and Topsy, a paralyzed kitten whom Ginny found abandoned in an empty building. Ginny and Philip have now rescued and found homes for over 200 cats, and they have over 60 "outdoor cats" whom they visit and feed twice daily. Even more than extraordinary, Ginny's angelic mission has given Philip a sense of purpose and a new lease on life. You will never forget the true adventures of Ginny, the dog who rescues cats.
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 Incredibly touching & inspiring August 15, 2008
Just loved this book -- it was a quick read and you won't find a more heartwarming story. Makes a great gift for animal lovers -- I have already given it to several friends who enjoyed it as much as I did. A great lesson in courage, generosity, and compassion!
The Dog Who Rescues Cats July 30, 2008
Mr. Gonzales and Ginny are amazing living beings. Reading this book makes me believe in the good in all people and animals, we just all need to help each other a little to bring it about. This is a must read for all people in my opinion.
The Simple Truth March 31, 2008
When life appears to be its most complex, suddenly life throws us a bone. Ginny, an unexpected pet has unexpected psychic talents for discovering
cats in dire need of help. It might seem all very unlikely to a skeptic,but after you fall in love with Ginny, everything falls neatly into place.
Inspiring and heart-warming March 29, 2008
If you love animals and animal stories, then this book is for you. This is a story of the power of love and dedication, how they can change a bitter individual into one who gives so much of himself towards others. Ginny is truly an outstanding dog. His love and devotion is enough of a story to engross anyone who doesn't have a cynical heart of stone. Anyone who loves cats, dogs, or any animals will be glad they bought this book.
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Ginny January 8, 2008
Ginny had a gift for finding stray cats. And her speciality was finding cats with disabilities. She and her owner had the patience of saints. She and her owner out early in the morning and late at night, regardless of the weather to feed the homeless cats and rescue as many as possible. A really good story.
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