
Sasha
Family of Rescue Dogs, Book 1
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Tim Shoesmith
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By:
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Brian L. Porter
About this listen
Sasha is the story of a very remarkable dog: a Staffordshire Bull Terrier abandoned close to death at the age of six weeks old. Rescued from a street gutter, she had the good fortune to be adopted by author Brian L. Porter and his family.
Despite suffering from a catalogue of injuries, including two broken legs and skin allergies, and eventually being diagnosed as a serious epileptic at just two years old, Sasha's story is one of triumph over adversity; of love, happiness, and inspiration. Her love of life and capacity for enjoying every day to the fullest is nothing short of miraculous, and her story is told here by the person who shares every moment of her life on a daily basis, and how a disabled author and his dog have become dependent on each other.
It is a story that has already touched many who have come into contact with her, from vets to nurses and a whole host of followers on her own Facebook page. Hear her story and join them in sharing in the life of an amazing and very special dog!
Publisher's Note: Now available in a new, updated second edition, with a new chapter.
©2016 Brian L. Porter (P)2020 Brian L. PorterListeners also enjoyed...
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- RobertSC
- 07-28-22
Outstanding book for dog lovers!
Great book for all dog lovers. Moving & informative on dog training, medication, illness. Highly recommended!
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