What to Expect When Adopting a Dog offers expert advice from rescue specialists, veterinarians, dog parents, and pet business owners with links to the best, most relevant articles from pet professionals, making this book a one-stop shop for all dog-related questions, before, during, and after adoption. There are thousands of dogs waiting for a loving home. This book educates a prospective dog parent on what to expect, helping to make the experience easier and more joyous.
Available now at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Indiebound.org and other e-retailers.
about diane rose-solomon
After accidentally rescuing a puppy 24 years ago, Diane became involved with animal rescue and adoption. She is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the author of the award-winning children’s books: JJ the American Street Dog and How He Came to Live in Our House, JJ Goes to Puppy Class, and What to Expect When Adopting a Dog, a non-fiction guide to successful dog adoption for every family.
Her latest project, Animal Magic Films, shares the power of the human-animal-bond and the myriad therapeutic ways animals help people in a series of documentary films.
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In Praise of the book:
“This book shows that adopting a dog can reward you with years of companionship, joy, and unconditional love.”
— 5 Star Review Kristine Morris Foreword Reviews
“The book is a perfect guide on what to think about, how to prepare for the change, and, most importantly, how to deal with challenges that might arise after adoption. Whenever I hear someone say they are thinking about getting a dog, I will surely recommend them this book as their first step.”
— 4.5/5 Star Review Meghana Hulsure, Seattle Book Review
“What to Expect When Adopting a Dog by Diane Rose-Solomon is a handbook that every dog lover should have, a book that is written from experience and from the heart.”
— 5 Star Review Romauld Dzemo San Francisco Book Review
“An insightful, smoothly written, and useful guide for new canine owners.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Chapters address how to determine whether one’s household is a good "fit" for a dog, what to expect at shelter/rescue organizations, how to prepare one’s home, how to integrate a new dog into one’s life, and much more.”
— Small Press Bookwatch
“It’s important to note that this book leaves nothing left to wonder about: there are over 100 links to these articles and products.”
— D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“In order to keep adoptable dogs in permanent homes and reducing the risk of re-homing or returning to the shelter, Rose-Solomon’s book is one you gift yourself and those who love dogs.” Read more...
— Carol Bryant, Fidose of Reality Blog
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