Saving Sadie : How a Dog That No One Wanted Inspired the World - by Joal Derse Dauer (Paperback)

About the Book

Dauer recounts how she found Sadie while donating blankets to a no-kill shelter. Sadie had been found in the mountains of Kentucky with a bullet hole between her eyes and one in her back-- put there after she had a litter of puppies and left to die. Strangers found her and took her to a veterinarian; Sadie's back legs were paralyzed, and the prognosis was grim. Dauer explains how Sadie's life-- and her own-- was transformed through unconditional love and second chances.

Book Synopsis

"An uplifting story with tremendous heart. I couldn't put it down."
--Helen Brown

Joal Derse Dauer was donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when an injured and despondent dog caught her eye. With three "fur babies" already at home, Joal wasn't looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie . . .

With patience, hope, and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine companion grow in strength and joy. And before long, she discovered that sweet Sadie had transformed her life in ways she never could have imagined.

Joyous and inspiring, Saving Sadie is a triumphant story about the power of unconditional love and second chances--for humans and animals alike.

"A triumphant tale of second chances that shows how patience, hope, compassion and love can truly transform lives." --Modern Dog

"I fell in love with Sadie as you will, too."--Fern Michaels

"Saving Sadie will lift your spirit and open your heart. A must-read."--Jodee Blanco

"What a wonderful book--moving and inspirational, touching and heartwarming."
--Sue Pethick

About The Author

JOAL DERSE DAUER has had a lifelong passion for animals and has worked as a Transitional Organization Specialist for more than twenty-five years. In addition to Sadie, she is a "mom" to a Border collie mix named Sparky and two cats, Miss Kitty and Kit Kat. Saving Sadie is her first book. Together she and Sadie travel the country spreading their important messages about special needs acceptance, anti-bullying, and strengthening the laws and punishments regarding animal cruelty and abuse.

ELIZABETH RIDLEY is the author of five novels and a two-time writing fellowship recipient. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern and a master's degree in creative writing from The University of East Anglia in England. She is a proud "cat mom" to Claudius and Calpurnia.

Learn more about Sadie at savingsadie.com.