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Indlæser... Wonder Dogs (udgave 2021)af Maurer (Forfatter)
Work InformationWonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs af Maureen Maurer
Ingen Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog.  BeautyintheBinding | May 12, 2023 |   A word of caution- make sure you have some tissues nearby. Not because it’s sad, but because we simply don’t deserve dogs. At age 39, Mo decides to make a significant change in her life. She decides to leave her well paying job in finance to start living her passion of working with dogs and training them to work with people with disabilities. What happens after that is nothing short of amazing. While she’s getting started, Mimi makes a list of 10 rules for her service dog program, and over the years she manages to break each one of them, for all the best possible reasons. Each chapter of this book introduces us to a dog and the human(s) they are partnered with, the human whose life they will ultimately change for the better. I can’t say enough about this book and the program, do yourself a favor and get this book and donate to the program. (  ) julesbailey9 | Jul 7, 2021 | ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
After a devastating diagnosis at the age of 39, Maureen Maurer was given a second chance at life. Giving up her successful career as a CPA, she took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest, and unleashed the potential dogs have to help people with special needs. In Wonder Dogs, Maureen shares her story of discovering God's true purpose for her life and the amazing adventure that followed. She also tells the triumphant stories of her beloved dogs and their inspiring partners as they overcome incredible challenges to live life to the fullest. These heartwarming and uplifting accounts show what's possible when we focus on abilities rather than disabilities. Dog lovers everywhere will enjoy this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into selecting and training assistance dogs. Anyone who loves stories about second chances and overcoming challenges will find in Wonder Dogs a whole pack of kindred spirits. No library descriptions found. |
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In Wonder Dogs, I learned about the intelligence and skills of trained assistance dogs, as well as their loyal and caring natures. Some dogs learned to smell cancer or detect UTIs. Another helped a scared child testify about a crime. Many became personal companions to people with special needs. I wish every hospital and courthouse could have one of Mo’s trained dogs.
Quietly threaded through Wonder Dogs were snippets of Mo’s personal story. She left her career to pursue God’s calling to train service dogs. From humble beginnings to land ownership and a second location, her business grew as she sought to help people by providing trained canine companions. Her mentions of prayer and seeking God’s will places this book in the Christian nonfiction realm, but I think anyone who enjoys heartwarming animal stories would love this book.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own. (