The Mutt for Me

A Beautiful Transformation from Project Dog to Man’s Best Friend

De: Don Hughes

Narrado por: Adam Joslyn

Connie's Book Club Pick, Modern Dog Magazine
AMAZON BESTSELLER
2023 Nonfiction Book Awards Gold Medalist
5 stars- Readers Favorite
"A heartwarming and absorbing account of matching a human and a canine."- Kirkus Indies

A memoir of second chances, healing, and how rescuing a dog rescued me Having never had a dog of his own before, Don was not prepared for what it meant to adopt one of the most behaviorally difficult rescues in the shelter. But something about Barbie, a mutt that everyone had given up on and so fearful and unresponsive that she was within days of being put down, convinced Don to open his home and his heart for the first time to a canine companion, changing both of their lives forever.

Interspersed with Don’s most poignant memories of volunteering at his local animal shelter, The Mutt for Me follows the many misadventures of Don and Barbie on their mutual journey of growth and healing. You’ll see Barbie transform from the terrified, despondent recluse to the lively and almost always well-behaved dog she is today.

As the first-time dog dad of a pup in need of significant behavioral development, Don shows that with enough love, patience, and dedication, anyone can provide a home to a rescue animal. The Mutt for Me is a heartwarming story about how our pets have the capacity to transform and heal us as much as we can do the same for them.

©2023 Donald G. Hughes (P)2024 Donald G. Hughes

where would we be without the love of our dogs?

really excellent writing and reading. as the owner of a beautiful rescue dog with a troubled past, I can relate. the love mr. hughes has for barbie is a symbol of the love our dogs give us in return. please adopt a dog and give her love.

Heartwarming story!

“Who saved whom?” With this thought- provoking question “Mutt For Me” begins and ends. This very question inspires the reader to imagine all those dogs sitting in shelters and waiting to get adopted and dogs roaming the streets and waiting for someone to save them, but also to imagine all those people who are looking for that special someone who will change their life for the better. And that is exactly what rescue dogs are giving to us humans— a sense of belonging and unconditional love. As an animal shelter volunteer and foster I can relate to many points presented in this book. This story beautifully shows that love is stronger than any obstacle. I highly recommend this book!