"Did you know that more than six million pets arrive annually at community animal shelters in the United States? Of that number over three million are dogs. But of course it's not just dogs and puppies that need homes. Shelters take in cats, kittens, birds, reptiles, and even domestic farm animals. And there are many reasons why these animals need to go to shelters. Some of the animals are strays and some are lost; some are rescued from natural disasters...

When Piper volunteers at a local animal shelter, she falls in love with Taffy the puppy, and comes up with a plan to convince her mother she can take care of a dog.

Members of the Critter Club are all excited about their summer plans until Liz learns that, instead of taking an art class, she will have to be in summer school to improve her math skills, but a fun teacher, a classroom pet, support from her friends, and advice from her brother might get her through.

"A girl seeks her perfect pet at an unusual animal shelter"--

A father and son embark on a road trip to a distant animal shelter to save a homeless border collie puppy.

Looking for a new tree in which to build his home, Owl explores the woods and discovers all kinds of uses that different trees provide.

When a nearby cat shelter is destroyed, Bad Kitty's family decides to foster some of the displaced kittens.

Mishaps Abound as Second Chance Ranch Struggles to Get Its Start Grab a lap dog to cuddle and relax into a fun small-town mystery as a new dog rescue project turns into a three-ring circus of calamities in book 2 of the Gone to the Dogs Mysteries. Trina Potter, Nashville country music star, buys a ranch near her hometown in Brenham, Texas, to help her niece open a rescue facility for dogs. Her presence in town stirs up some old high school rivalries-and...