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Wallace
- The Underdog Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed Pit Bulls - One Flying Disc at a Time
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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Today, Wallace is a champion; but in the summer of 2005, he was living in a shelter, a refugee from a suspicious pit bull-breeding operation. Then Andrew “Roo” Yori entered the picture. A scientist and shelter volunteer, Roo could immediately see that Wallace was something special. While on his honeymoon, Roo learned that Wallace was about to be put down. Roo and his wife franticly fought to keep Wallace alive until they could return home to adopt him - even though they already had two dogs.
Once Wallace made it home, Roo knew the dog needed a mission, and serendipity led them to the world of competitive dog Frisbee. It seemed like a terrible idea; large and heavy with thick muscles that can make them look less than graceful, pit bulls are everything that most Frisbee dogs aren’t. But that was fine with Roo - because part of his mission was to change people’s minds about pit bulls. Overcoming everything from injuries to prejudice against the breed, the unlikely pair persevered to become world champions.
Movingly told by best-selling author Jim Gorant, Wallace will capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere - and help rescue this popular breed’s unfairly tarnished reputation.
About the author: Jim Gorant has worked as a magazine editor and writer for 20 years and is currently a senior editor at Sports Illustrated. His work has appeared in such magazines as Men’s Health, GQ, and Outside. He is also the author of The New York Times best seller The Lost Dogs. He lives in New Jersey.
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 04-05-13
Roo and his dog
Put a dog in a story and I will automatically give it an extra star. Make the dog the star and well. I love dogs and I have owned two dogs who were mixed breeds that had Pit Bull in them. Of all the dogs I have owned those two are in the top three with a Great Dane mix I owned. All the dogs I have owned are mixed with the exception of one Wired Haired Fox Terrier.
Did you know that in the early 1900's Pit Bulls were nicknamed Nanny Dogs in Britain. That the dog in Little Rascals was a Pit, picked because of his ability to get along with kids. It is terrible that we have turned this breed's reputation around through dog fighting.
All dog lovers will like this book. I do not believe that non dog lovers will like the book. It is just not that compelling of a story the way it is written. Marley and Me is still the best book in this genre. Marley and Me is a funny book as well as a tear jerker, and should appeal to a larger audience.
If you like reading about competitions, then you will like this book. Matter of fact this book seems to be more about competitions then anything else. It also seemed to be more about Roo, the owner, then about the dog. Roo is a driven competitor who seemed to push the dog, when all the dog wanted to do was play. Roo was out to prove something and Roo has a large chip on his shoulder. The last half of the book is a list of all the tournaments they went to and how well they did. This was exciting at times and redundant at others.
I recommend this to dog lovers and sport lovers, but not to non dog people. If you have not read Marley and Me, by John Grogan, it is a must.
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- Pamela Dale Foster
- 01-05-15
Societies Prejudice
The Pit Bull was left at the animal rescue shelter by a man who had called ahead the day before, explaining that he had found a stray and would they take the dog. This man had trained the Pit Bull himself and had even given him a name, Ranger Chuck.
The rescue shelter became more than frustrated when it became apparent that the Pit Bull, whom they named, Wallace, was quite aggressive. Wallace eventually became what is known as, unadoptable. Unadoptable dogs, at times, can be faced with euthanizia.
The couple, Clara and Roo, short for Andrew, had adopted a dog from the rescue center and became volunteers at the shelter. They worked with Wallace tirelessly, in order to decrease his aggressiveness. Society has the misconception that Pit Bulls are always aggressive. What society doesn't realize is that Pit Bulls can be trained to be aggressive by its owner but are not born aggressive.
Eventually, Clara and Roo had to take Wallace home to be his foster parent's. While at home with Wallace, Roo found a Frisbee-like toy in his basement. Roo took Wallace outside and in an attempt to decrease some of Wallace's enery, he attempted to throw the disc like shaped toy across the yard. Wallace was a born player. Now, if Wallace could be taught how to not snap at other dogs, not chase after people wearing shoes and not have to always be crated to keep other's safe.
That was the day that began the rest of Wallace's life. Wallace didn't just have a foster home, he now had an everyday home with Clara and Roo. Roo taught himself how to do team disc playing with a friend, Josh, and of course, Wallace. Success would take time. However, Roo was determined to make the impossible, possible. The Pit Bull, Wallace, would have to be taught how to play with a disc with two people. Remember, no Pit Bull had ever been known to play, team disc. Roo had another thing to prove, that Pit Bulls were dogs that could be trusted and loved like any other dog in the country. He wanted to bring Pit Bulls back to places that had banned Pit Bulls from living. He and those who loved Wallace had a rough road ahead to make other's believe as he did.
The book was a great listen. The narrator, Sean Runnette, was excellent. He made a great listen even better. I found the book a learning experience. I had never known that dogs played with a Frisbee anywhere but in their backyard or at the beach. Disc tournaments are played in many places and many dog's are their owner's participate in the sport. Trophies are won, no money is involved. I love dogs and have had a beginning lesson in how to not fear a Pit Bull. I have never owned one or known anyone who has owned a Pitt Bull. I was aware that some owner's of Pitt Bulls raised them to participate in dog fights. These fights are what have brought such a bad name to the dog breed, Pitt Bulls.
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- Leslie-Ann
- 11-28-12
I Have Never Been so sad When a Book Ended.
What did you love best about Wallace?
I just really wanted to keep listening to story after story of Wallace and Roo's triumphs. I just didn't want this book to end!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wallace of course.
Have you listened to any of Sean Runnette’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No sorry I have not!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
When to cheer for the underdog!
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- Rachel
- 12-02-12
Loved It
I loved the story of Wallace, hearing the fight his people put in for him and the message of positive PET ownership
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- Tracy
- 10-08-12
AWESOME Book for anyone
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I have spread the word about this book to everyone. As a Pit Bull advocate, I was so excited to listen to a true story of a positive nature concerning Pit Bulls. I love the breed and fight hard every day for them. EVERYONE should read this wonderful and true story of a win for the breed.
Which scene was your favorite?
it was all too good to pick any part as a favorite
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
it was just an awesome book throughout.
Any additional comments?
I would love to hear a story that would continue with the Yori's about Hector. I've met one of the other Vick dogs and the positive change in these dogs would be wonderful to listen to.
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- LAM
- 01-03-16
Fabulous read!
Wonderful story about a great man and his dog, which dispels myths about Pit Bulls. Demonstrates how irrational breed legislation is.
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- Jami
- 09-24-15
Wallace is a Champ!
Overall, I enjoyed this book; who wouldn't love Wallace?!?! A dog who eats a whole spatula in pursuit of some cheese melts my heart! Although there were some slow spots, I liked that it focused on breed discrimination. I also learned about flying disc competition for dogs, which is something I had not been exposed to before. I listened to the audio version and the narration was fine.
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- Mama Bree in SD
- 05-07-15
Well done Jim, Sean, Roo, Clara and WALLACE
So sad to have reached the end. FANTASTIC life, story and so well read. Thank you!
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-30-15
Narrator can't sink his teeth in this story
What did you love best about Wallace?
Never give up on a underdog.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Wallace of course
Would you be willing to try another one of Sean Runnette’s performances?
No not unless he gets something to fix his teeth He sounds like he is having trouble with false teeth --very distracting
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Wallace went to his first disc competition
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- Dee Dee Walker
- 12-21-14
Love Pitt Bulls, Liked Wallace
My main gripe about this book is that there was too much overview and not enough detail in the story. I was hoping for a little depth in how Wallace learned so quickly and so well. I wanted to know how his owner taught this underdog to become a great freesbie dog. Their is more in the story about Wallace's owner and about his owner's drive to win rather than about the dog. I just found that I grew bored of the story because of the lack of depth. Maybe there was just too much information to cover and the subject matter should have been narrowed down. I have recently rescued a pit bull who shows great intrest in freesbie but I failed to come away from this book with any real insight or inspiration. I gave this story 3 stars because I love dogs and the story was Okay.
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In Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing and a trusted chronicler of the human-animal bond, dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter rescue dog, Ace. While Susannah formally studies animal behavior, lost pet search tactics, social media strategies, and the psychology of loss, Ace also steps up for training. Cheerful, resourceful Ace has revealed a nose for the scent of lost pets. Together they help neighbors and strangers in their searching.
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For Dog Lovers Everywhere
- By Kathy in CA on 07-24-19
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The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Michael Hordern
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.
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We were all Toad, once.
- By Dan Harlow on 03-25-15
By: Kenneth Grahame
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Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself
- A Man and His Dog's Struggle to Find Salvation
- By: Zachary Anderegg, Pete Nelson
- Narrated by: David Marantz
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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While hiking on a solo vacation in a remote, uninhabitable region of Arizona, Zachary Anderegg happened upon Riley, an emaciated puppy clinging to life, at the bottom of a 350-foot canyon. In a daring act of humanity that trumped the deliberate savagery behind Riley’s presence in such a place, Zak single-handedly orchestrated a rescue. What didn’t come out in the initial burst of publicity this story received is that Zak and Riley’s destinies were intertwined long before they improbably found each other.
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Bullying has consequences
- By Gloria Burkhart on 02-15-21
By: Zachary Anderegg, and others
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Devoted
- 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life with Dogs
- By: Rebecca Ascher-Walsh
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. In this heartwarming book, author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories - dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: each one is devoted.
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Inspiring Stories
- By Jami on 05-04-15
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A Dog Named Boo
- How One Dog and One Woman Rescued Each Other - And the Lives They Transformed Along the Way
- By: Lisa Edwards
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The last thing Lisa Edwards needed was a new dog. But when she came across an abandoned litter on Halloween, her heart went out to the runt who walked into walls and couldn't steady his feet. Lisa - healing from past abuse and battling constant pain from a chronic medical condition - saw a bit of herself in little Boo. And when he snuggled, helpless, against her, she knew he was meant to be hers. The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a clumsy gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog.
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Soothing, relaxing, inspirational
- By Pamela Dale Foster on 05-07-13
By: Lisa Edwards
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The Second Chance Dog
- A Love Story
- By: Jon Katz
- Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
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In 2007, a few years after purchasing Bedlam Farm in upstate New York, Jon Katz met Maria Wulf, a quiet, sensitive artist hoping to rekindle her creative spark. Jon, like her, was introspective yet restless, a writer struggling to find his purpose. He felt a connection with her immediately, but a formidable obstacle stood in the way: Maria' s dog, Frieda. A rottweiler-shepherd mix who had been abandoned by her previous owner in the Adirondacks, where she lived in the wild for several years, Frieda was ferociously protective and barely tamed.
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Warning: The Subtitle IS Actually The Book
- By ChiTortiMom26 on 06-17-19
By: Jon Katz
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Where the Lost Dogs Go
- A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion
- By: Susannah Charleson
- Narrated by: Susannah Charleson
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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In Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing and a trusted chronicler of the human-animal bond, dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter rescue dog, Ace. While Susannah formally studies animal behavior, lost pet search tactics, social media strategies, and the psychology of loss, Ace also steps up for training. Cheerful, resourceful Ace has revealed a nose for the scent of lost pets. Together they help neighbors and strangers in their searching.
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For Dog Lovers Everywhere
- By Kathy in CA on 07-24-19
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The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrated by: Michael Hordern
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.
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We were all Toad, once.
- By Dan Harlow on 03-25-15
By: Kenneth Grahame
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The Dog That Talked to God
- By: Jim Kraus
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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A wonderfully quirky, heartbreaking, heart-warming, and thought-provoking story of a woman's dog who not only talks to her, he talks to God. Recently widowed Mary Fassler has no choice except to believe Rufus, the miniature schnauzer, who claims to speak to the Divine. The question is: Will Mary follow the dog's advice and leave everything she knows and loves? Is this at the urging of God? Or is it something else? Will Mary risk it all or ignore the urgings of her own heart?
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This book goes on and on and on....
- By C. Daniel on 02-25-20
By: Jim Kraus
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Bring Jade Home
- The True Story of a Dog Lost in Yellowstone and the People Who Searched for Her
- By: Michelle Caffrey
- Narrated by: Kristin James
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Imagine your dog, suddenly lost in the wilds of Yellowstone National Park. Alone. At night. Surrounded by wolves and grizzly bears. Day after day, week after week. How far would you go to find your dog? Time is running out. Predators. Frigid nights. A dangerous landscape. Starvation. Bring Jade Home is the gripping true story of Jade, a young Australian shepherd, who disappears into Yellowstone's wilderness after a horrific car wreck. Despite their injuries and against doctor's orders, her owners David and Laura leave the trauma center to begin a desperate search.
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Gone
- By Sue Moye on 10-19-19
By: Michelle Caffrey
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A Dog Year
- The Story of a Maladjusted Therapist and the Homeless Shih Tzus That Rescued Her
- By: Allison Hilborn-Tatro
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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Ever since getting sober a few years ago, Allison Hilborn-Tatro has been dedicated to achieving what she calls "radical stability" in her life. She’s up before five each morning and asleep by nine every night. Her days as a family therapist and mother to one good-natured Labradoodle are orchestrated down to the minute, with little room for anything unexpected to barge in and knock her off the wagon. That is, until the death of a neighbor she barely knew leaves her in possession of his two orphaned Shih Tzus.
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A charming and endearing tale.
- By Tiffany S. on 01-12-20
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Go Find
- By: Susan Purvis
- Narrated by: Susan Purvis
- Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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Somewhere between hunting for gold in Latin America as a geologist and getting married to a new husband, 33-year-old Susan Purvis loses her way. Susan comes to believe that a puppy and working on ski patrol at the last great ski town in Colorado will improve her life. When she learns about avalanches that bury people without warning, she challenges herself: "What if I teach a dog to save lives?" This quest propels her to train the best possible search dog, vowing to never leave anyone behind.
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Dog is great; handler not so much
- By Carissa A. Gilman on 02-15-20
By: Susan Purvis
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Another Good Dog
- One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs
- By: Cara Sue Achterberg
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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When Cara felt her teenaged children slipping away and saw an empty nest on the horizon, she decided the best way to fill that void was with dogs - lots of them - and so her foster journey began. In 2015, her Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes. There were the nine puppies at once, which arrived with less than a day's notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep.
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IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
- By callie on 08-19-18
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The Possibility Dogs
- What a Handful of 'Unadoptables' Taught Me about Service, Hope, and Healing
- By: Susannah Charleson
- Narrated by: Susannah Charleson
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
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From the author of the critically acclaimed bestseller, Scent of the Missing, comes a heartwarming and inspiring story that shows how dogs can be rescued and can rescue in return. For her first book, Susannah Charleson was praised for her unique insight into the kinship between humans and dogs, as revealed through canine search and rescue. In The Possibility Dogs Charleson chronicles her journey into the world of psychiatric-service and therapy dogs trained to serve the human mind, a journey that began as a personal one. After a particularly grisly search led to a struggle with PTSD, Charleson credits healing to her partnership with search dog Puzzle. Inspired by that experience and having met dogs formally trained to assist in such crises, Charleson learns to identify abandoned dogs with service potential, often plucking them from shelters at the last minute, and to train them for work beside hurting partners, to whom these second-chance dogs bring intelligence, comfort, and hope.