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Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America's Forgotten People and Pets
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Located in: Napa, California, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Very Good text, minor to light reading wear to text and dust jacket.”
- ISBN
- 9781640095984
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Counterpoint Press
ISBN-10
1640095985
ISBN-13
9781640095984
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28065015970
Product Key Features
Book Title
Rethinking Rescue : Dog Lady and the Story of America's Forgotten People and Pets
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Sociology / General, Poverty & Homelessness, Dogs / General
Genre
Pets, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19.6 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2024-010158
Reviews
"In this compelling and important story, Carol Mithers explores the unexpected impacts of economic inequality on America's pets and pet owners. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of Lori Weise amidst key moments in the larger rescue movement suggests solutions to some of today's central human-animal issues." --Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist, "Through the unforgettable story of one amazing woman, Rethinking Rescue tells the uplifting but often heartbreaking story of how the modern animal rescue movement has both saved and failed our nation's dogs--and their humans. As it takes us on a journey into a world where animal welfare meets and collides with America's seemingly intractable inequality, the book asks some hard questions. It's a haunting and compelling read, one that's all but impossible to put down till the final page." --Helaine Olen, Omidyar Network Reporter in Residence 2024 and author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry "In this compelling and important story, Carol Mithers explores the unexpected impacts of economic inequality on America's pets and pet owners. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of Lori Weise amidst key moments in the larger rescue movement suggests solutions to some of today's central human-animal issues." --Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist, A NPR Book of the Day "[This] revelatory and provocative new book by journalist Carol Mithers is required reading . . . Mithers captures this dual-species subculture in vivid detail, illuminating both its grubbiness and its grace."--Jennifer Reese, The Washington Post "What Matthew Desmond's Evicted does for housing [...] Mithers does for pet ownership--lays bare the many ways in which poverty and pet ownership intersect, weaving a heartbreaking tapestry of a system that largely fails both animals and people." --Sophie Vershbow, DAME Magazine "Not only is Rethinking Rescue an enjoyable read, Carol also has created a thought-provoking book." -- Life Elsewhere "An engrossing, inspiring read for lovers of dogs and humans alike." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[An] eye-opening account . . . Mithers's finely crafted narrative applauds Weise's work but doesn't cut corners; it unflinchingly depicts the harrowing conditions pets face in homeless encampments. The result is a provocative challenge to contemporary mores regarding animal welfare." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Enlightening and compassionate . . . Readers will never look at animal rescue the same way again after reading this thoughtful and powerful behind-the-scenes look into the animal welfare world." -- Library Journal "In this compelling and important story, Carol Mithers explores the unexpected impacts of economic inequality on America's pets and pet owners. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of Lori Weise amidst key moments in the larger rescue movement suggests solutions to some of today's central human-animal issues." --Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist "Animal lovers everywhere can take heart from the story of Lori Weise, whose trailblazing crusade brought social justice to the animal welfare brigade, and illuminated the bond between cast-off animals and the unhoused people who love them." --Sandy Banks, veteran Los Angeles Times staff writer chronicling life on the city's streets "An eye-opening look at the systemic challenges faced by loving pet owners whose only 'crime' is being poor--and the inspiring advocates working tirelessly to give both animals and humans a life-changing (and in some cases, lifesaving) helping hand." --Bobbi Dempsey, journalist specializing in poverty and income inequality "Through the unforgettable story of one amazing woman, Rethinking Rescue tells the uplifting but often heartbreaking story of how the modern animal rescue movement has both saved and failed our nation's dogs--and their humans. As it takes us on a journey into a world where animal welfare meets and collides with America's seemingly intractable inequality, the book asks some hard questions. It's a haunting and compelling read, one that's all but impossible to put down till the final page." --Helaine Olen, Omidyar Network Reporter in Residence 2024 and author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry, "An engrossing, inspiring read for lovers of dogs and humans alike." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[An] eye-opening account . . . Mithers's finely crafted narrative applauds Weise's work but doesn't cut corners; it unflinchingly depicts the harrowing conditions pets face in homeless encampments. The result is a provocative challenge to contemporary mores regarding animal welfare." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "In this compelling and important story, Carol Mithers explores the unexpected impacts of economic inequality on America's pets and pet owners. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of Lori Weise amidst key moments in the larger rescue movement suggests solutions to some of today's central human-animal issues." --Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist "Animal lovers everywhere can take heart from the story of Lori Weise, whose trailblazing crusade brought social justice to the animal welfare brigade, and illuminated the bond between cast-off animals and the unhoused people who love them." --Sandy Banks, veteran Los Angeles Times staff writer chronicling life on the city's streets "An eye-opening look at the systemic challenges faced by loving pet owners whose only 'crime' is being poor--and the inspiring advocates working tirelessly to give both animals and humans a life-changing (and in some cases, lifesaving) helping hand." --Bobbi Dempsey, journalist specializing in poverty and income inequality "Through the unforgettable story of one amazing woman, Rethinking Rescue tells the uplifting but often heartbreaking story of how the modern animal rescue movement has both saved and failed our nation's dogs--and their humans. As it takes us on a journey into a world where animal welfare meets and collides with America's seemingly intractable inequality, the book asks some hard questions. It's a haunting and compelling read, one that's all but impossible to put down till the final page." --Helaine Olen, Omidyar Network Reporter in Residence 2024 and author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry, "Not only is Rethinking Rescue an enjoyable read, Carol also has created a thought-provoking book." -- Life Elsewhere "An engrossing, inspiring read for lovers of dogs and humans alike." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[An] eye-opening account . . . Mithers's finely crafted narrative applauds Weise's work but doesn't cut corners; it unflinchingly depicts the harrowing conditions pets face in homeless encampments. The result is a provocative challenge to contemporary mores regarding animal welfare." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Enlightening and compassionate . . . Readers will never look at animal rescue the same way again after reading this thoughtful and powerful behind-the-scenes look into the animal welfare world." -- Library Journal "In this compelling and important story, Carol Mithers explores the unexpected impacts of economic inequality on America's pets and pet owners. Highlighting the groundbreaking work of Lori Weise amidst key moments in the larger rescue movement suggests solutions to some of today's central human-animal issues." --Abigail Disney, filmmaker, philanthropist, and activist "Animal lovers everywhere can take heart from the story of Lori Weise, whose trailblazing crusade brought social justice to the animal welfare brigade, and illuminated the bond between cast-off animals and the unhoused people who love them." --Sandy Banks, veteran Los Angeles Times staff writer chronicling life on the city's streets "An eye-opening look at the systemic challenges faced by loving pet owners whose only 'crime' is being poor--and the inspiring advocates working tirelessly to give both animals and humans a life-changing (and in some cases, lifesaving) helping hand." --Bobbi Dempsey, journalist specializing in poverty and income inequality "Through the unforgettable story of one amazing woman, Rethinking Rescue tells the uplifting but often heartbreaking story of how the modern animal rescue movement has both saved and failed our nation's dogs--and their humans. As it takes us on a journey into a world where animal welfare meets and collides with America's seemingly intractable inequality, the book asks some hard questions. It's a haunting and compelling read, one that's all but impossible to put down till the final page." --Helaine Olen, Omidyar Network Reporter in Residence 2024 and author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry
Synopsis
Rethinking Rescue boldly confronts two of the biggest challenges of our time--poverty and homelessness--in asking the question: Who deserves the love of a pet? In Los Angeles's most underserved communities, Lori Weise is known as the Dog Lady, the woman who's spent decades caring for people in poverty and the animals that love them. Long before anyone else, Weise grasped that animal and human suffering are inextricably connected and created a new rescue narrative: an enduring safety net empowering pet owners and providing resources to reduce the number of pets coming into shelters. Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America's Forgotten People and Pets unites the causes of animal welfare and social justice, moving between Weise's story and that of the larger U.S. rescue movement. Through captivating storytelling and investigative reporting, Carol Mithers examines the consequences of bias within this overwhelmingly white movement, where an overemphasis on placing animals in affluent homes disregards pet owners in poverty. Weise's innovative and ultimately triumphant efforts revealed a better way. As cities across the country witness some of the worst housing crises in history, and as the population of unhoused people and pets continues to skyrocket, Rethinking Rescue offers a story of compassion and hope., NOW WITH A NEW AFTERWORD ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE PALISADES FIRE ON ANIMAL RESCUES IN LOS ANGELES Rethinking Rescue boldly confronts two of the biggest challenges of our time--poverty and homelessness--in asking the question: Who deserves the love of a pet? In Los Angeles's most underserved communities, Lori Weise is known as the Dog Lady, the woman who's spent decades caring for people in poverty and the animals that love them. Long before anyone else, Weise grasped that animal and human suffering are inextricably connected and created a new rescue narrative: an enduring safety net empowering pet owners and providing resources to reduce the number of pets coming into shelters. Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America's Forgotten People and Pets unites the causes of animal welfare and social justice, moving between Weise's story and that of the larger U.S. rescue movement. Through captivating storytelling and investigative reporting, Carol Mithers examines the consequences of bias within this overwhelmingly white movement, where an overemphasis on placing animals in affluent homes disregards pet owners in poverty. Weise's innovative and ultimately triumphant efforts revealed a better way. As cities across the country witness some of the worst housing crises in history, and as the population of unhoused people and pets continues to skyrocket, Rethinking Rescue offers a story of compassion and hope.
LC Classification Number
HV4746.M48 2024
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- l***t (352)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWas curious about the book, my great grandmother is on the cover. Nice book
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Seller feedback (5,182)
- l***t (352)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWas curious about the book, my great grandmother is on the cover. Nice book
- o***b (107)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis beautiful high quality book is in perfect condition. Was a great price with great shipping cost.
- l***s (671)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExactly as described (actually better). Fast ship. Safe packaging. Great value. Anytime again. A+++++