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Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row |  | Author: Randy Grim
Creator: Jane Goodall
Publisher: Blue Ribbon Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 325537
Media: Paperback
Pages: 128
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.4
ISBN: 1577790715
Dewey Decimal Number: 179.3
EAN: 9781577790716
ASIN: 1577790715
Publication Date: February 2005
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Product Description
The day Randy Grim got a phone call from a St. Louis animal shelter worker pleading with him to take yet another unwanted dog to his no-kill shelter, he had no idea that the dog would change his entire life. The dog had survived a horrifying procedure still practiced in some animal shelters: "euthanasia" by carbon monoxide gas poisoning. The account of Quentin's ordeal and the crusades Grim and Quentin have undertaken on behalf of abandoned animals is sobering, hilarious, and ultimately uplifting. Grim and Quentin have appeared on numerous television shows including Today Show, Animal Planet, It's a Miracle, CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, CBS Early Show, Access Hollywood and in People Magazine, National Geographic, Forbes and Guideposts.
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Everyone should read! November 9, 2009
Kan'd Ham Art (USA)
Being a member of a local humane society in my community, I am always looking for books that will educate and inspire people to become responsible pet guardians. Miracle Dog does both. I was not familiar with Mr. Grim's rescue. So I was unbiased when I sat down to read this book. I could not put it down.
It is a true account of a dog that survived the gas chamber and became the poster child for the millions of animals all over the United States that are euthanized in a very inhumane manner. If your community stil uses a gas chamber, this might prompt you to rethink its usefulness and do something to make positive changes.
It is also the story of Mr. Grim and how he makes a difference. It is a serious subject, but with comic relief throughout. A quick read, but the book is chuck full of information. I recommend it to everyone that feels we can all do much better when it comes to our animal populations. Better yet, those that don't think too much about animals and pets should read "Miracle Dog". After reading this book, you just might take a good look at our society's treatment of its animals.
A MUST-READ for all dog lovers!!! March 9, 2009
C. Arkison (Broken Arrow, OK, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is wonderful! The true story of Quentin, a dog who survived the St. Louis gas chamber to go on and become an advocate for shelter dogs nationwide. Randy Grim and Quentin are real troubadors for change and raising awareness of the pet over-population problem in the United States. "Man's Best Friend" needs man (and woman) to recognize the vital experience awaiting within this unique bond between animals and humans.
What an inspiring story! April 14, 2008
Amy Feranec (St. Louis, MO USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quentin is such an amazing little pooch! And Randy's honesty and sense of humor really comes through in his writing. And I enjoyed seeing all of the photos of Quentin in action. It really is a miracle that Quent survived and that he ended up in the hands of Randy Grim! Every dog lover needs to read this book and spread the word about all of the dogs who are needlessly euthanized while puppy mills continue to crank out thousands of sick, unsocialized pups. It's a quick read - I started and finished it yesterday.
If this was required reading, lives would be saved December 13, 2007
K. Summerville (TX USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although a sometimes difficult read, this book brings hope and inspiration to any dog-lover or rescuer. For those not blessed with the companionship or love of a dog, this book will move you to open your heart. Making a difference doesn't have to mean bringing a stray into your family. This book shows help for these loving beings can take many forms - petitioning for changes from 'owner' to 'guardian', donations to local organizations, becoming educated on your city's animal control policies - Read this book and you will be moved to help in whichever way you can. Be moved to do small things with great love....
Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row July 16, 2007
Tami Brady (Calgary, Canada)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row is the heart warming story of Quentin and his guardian Randy Grim. Quentin is a very unique dog for a variety of reasons, perhaps surprisingly the least of which is that he miraculously survived fifteen minutes in the gas chamber while watching his fellow inmates die. Quentin's crime: his family moved to a home that didn't allow pets.
Upon his reprieve, Quentin didn't choose to retire happily to a big backyard to dream about chasing rabbits. Instead, Quentin decided to become a spokesperson for all animals with the help of his guardian Randy Grim. Randy, as the president and founder of Stray Rescue of St. Louis, had always tried to do his part to protect and save animals where and when he could. However, as is so very common in such crusades, there were never enough funds for every helpful project or space to save every animal. That Randy hated the spotlight, made fundraising even more difficult. Quentin saw a true love, caring, respect, and passion for animals in Randy. Quentin also saw that, if pushed and prodded appropriately by just the right miracle dog, this man could help deliver Quentin's message that would save animals from the fate he almost shared with his cell mates in the gas chamber.
Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row reminds us of the importance of a respect for life. Far too often, we forget what our animal friends do for us on a daily basis: greeting us happily after a hard day at work, wanting our company regardless of our appearance or financial situation, and urging us to play when we start to take things too seriously. This book reminds us of this gift of unconditional love and affection. After reading this book, you will definitely feel the intense urge to run to your nearest animal shelter and become the guardian of a new animal. Just be sure to really think out your decision, spay or neuter your new addition, and always remember to love and respect your new friend as he or she will love and respect you.
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