Winner of the Pat Santi Memorial Friend of Animals Award by the Dog Writers Association of America
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We rescue dogs and bring them into our lives…and often they rescue us in return.
Teresa Rhyne and Seamus the beagle both survived cancer once, so when Seamus develops yet another cancer, Teresa vows to fight again. She finds better food for Seamus, and a plant-based diet becomes her own guide, but she realized that’s not enough for her-and it’s not enough for the animals.
As she searches for a more compassionate lifestyle, she struggles to find her place somewhere between a hypocrite in leather high heels and a hippie in a hemp skirt, all while coping with the threat of Seamus slipping away.
When she encounters two other dogs who need help, including one rescued from animal testing, turning away seems impossible after everything she’s discovered. Will turning her life upside down to rescue two more beagles be the best medicine for everyone?
An honest, funny book about dogs, relationships and surviving life’s challenges with humor and grace is perfect for fans of Marley and Me, The Middle Place and A Dog’s Purpose will love this touching memoir.
What the Critics are Saying About The Dog Were Rescued (And So Was I)
“A literary masterpiece! Teresa Rhyne writes from the heart and soul… This is a must read not only for dog lovers, but for anyone with a passion for animals.”
– Shannon Keith, Founder and President of the Beagle Freedom Project
“With Teresa’s characteristic intelligence, humor, and intensity…This book will change you…and you’ll have Teresa to thank.”
– Linda Sherman-Nurick, Cellar Door Books, Riverside, CA
“… an enthralling and heart-warming story of extending the compassion we have for dogs to all animals…”
– Jenny Brown, Founder and Executive Director, Woodstock Animal Farm Sanctuary and author of The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals