Thanks to Kendra Newton of It Books/Harper Collins, I am giving away one copy of ‘The Rescue at Dead Dog Beach’.
Book Description:
Have you ever been to Puerto Rico? You know, that amazing, tropical island with sandy beaches, exotic hideaways, and breathtaking waterfront views. In fact, there’s one postcard-perfect beach called Playa Lucia where residents and visitors flock daily for relaxation and fun, it also has a dark side – it’s nicknamed Dead Dog Beach because it’s a notorious dumping ground for the island’s unwanted canines.
This wasn’t immediately known to Stephen McGarva when he moved to the island with his wife, where they hoped to find inspiration and adventure. One day McGarva visited Playa Lucia, and instead of a day of adventure and leisure, he found a sick and abandoned dog. This dog, and the quest to save him, transformed McGarva and gave him a new purpose to save as many forgotten animals as possible.
In The Rescue at Dead Dog Beach, McGarva shares his story of helping the satos, or unwanted dogs, of the island. Often considered a threat to the area’s lucrative tourism industry, these defenseless animals are in constant danger of brutality and death. Enraged, and refusing to accept such cruelty, he began protecting these helpless animals in any way he could – but it didn’t come without a cost, both financially and personally. And McGarva soon discovered that there were many people working against him – undermining his efforts and threatening violence to both himself and the dogs. However, McGarva refused to back down, and during his two years on Dead Dog Beach, he ultimately managed to save hundreds of dogs.
A call to arms for animal lovers everywhere, and full of insights and practical information to help strays anywhere in the world, The Rescue at Dead Dog Beach is as powerful as it is heartbreaking. A must-read for animal advocates everywhere!
About Stephen McGarva:
STEPHEN MCGARVA is the founder of The Achates Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to end the abuse of strays and build animal friendly communities and Mexico and Puerto Rico. Steve first came to prominence as the Dog-Rescuer, for his work saving hundreds of dogs in Puerto Rico.
He has been featured in People magazine, on NPR, and appeared on Ellen.
The Rescue at Dead Dog Beach goes on sale on August 26, 2014 (National Dog Day!)
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Inspiring and captivating. Thanks.
I think so too Anne. I can’t imagine going to an island and finding abandoned dogs. How can people do that?
I’m a big fan of dogs as I know you are Teddy. All of our dogs have been rescues and they’re the most loyal, fun, bunch you’d ever meet anywhere. Thanks for the chance to win this book
Our rescues have always been loyal and fun. We also have a habit of spoiling them way too much. LOL! I want to install some kind of mechanical arm because our sheltie, D.J. is a belly rub addict and my arm gets tired. 🙂
I’m interested in learning more about Puerto Rico, and I love dogs, so I think I would enjoy this book.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I’m not sure I will be so interested in Puerto Rico once I read this book. My love for dogs is so strong.
Because I just love dogs and cats.
Yes, me too Marjorie. I also have a lot of admiration for someone like Stephen, who rescues them!
What a tragic circumstance and more power to him.
I agree Julia! I don’t get people who can abandon a dog like a doll that they tire of!
This is why I’m interested in this book. First my dog died, then my cat just a couple of weeks ago, and now I’m unemployed and crying all the time because the house is so empty. We need to fill up our house again, rescue some dog or cat. And that will rescue me, too.
I totally understand Beth. I have suffered from depression and I swear it is my dog and cat that keep me here on planet earth. Yes, go rescue a dog or cat and they will rescue you too. Better than any anti-depressants, although they can be helpful in conjunction with a pet! Be sure to send me a photo when you get your furbaby!
I am interested in this book because I love dogs, and I like the Puerto Rico setting for the book.
I admire all people, who work at rescuing animals. This sounds like a tearjerker,like “Bad Elephant, Farstream”, a novel which makes people aware of the plight of elephants.
What an inspiring story!
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This book was an eye opener.A tough read, but a worthwhile one. I have been to several islands in the Caribbean (mostly small islands and either former English or Dutch colonies) and saw dogs all over , under trees in the shade, under cars for the same reason.I would never have thought such despicable actions would happen.But I believe my cousin, who is a vet technician, is also involved in a rescue group, that saves dogs from the Dominican Republic.
I’m glad you got to read it Denise. I find all books about pet and animal rescue hard to stomach. I can’t belevie that their are human beings out there who think it is acceptable to mistreat our fellow living beings! If you have a moment, I know it would be really helpful to the author and his cause, if you were to post an review on Amazon.com and Goodreads.
I did post a review to Goodreads.
I love animals, dogs and cats especially, so I need to check out this book. I knew about some of the abandoned animals in places I’ve traveled to before, but I didn’t realize the problem on the islands – and the natives fear of an impact on tourism – that breaks my heart.