Mom Peterson has trouble finding a family good enough to adopt the adorable Labradoodle, Gus.

This puppy is quite a handful. He doesn't listen, he's obsessed with his toy sheep, and he can't ride in the car without ... um ... getting sick. Has Lizzie met her match, or will she be able to train this pugnacious pug?

Readers learn the steps to getting a pet as they follow Meg and her family from their decision to acquire a pet to the adoption of their dog, Coco, from a shelter.

True story of an abandoned dog that's rescued from the desert and becomes a therapy dog working with the homeless, abused and otherwise at-risk children.

""No Dog Should Die Alone" was the attention-grabbing - and heart-stirring - headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey's TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro's work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of "old dogs learning new tricks," Coffey and Fusaro show...

Offers information on puppy and dog care, including such topics as feeding, grooming, and exercise.

"Anya has been worried about feeling lonely on vacation with only her baby sister to play with. So she is delighted when she meets some new friends on the beach. And when a gorgeous puppy, Molly, joins in their games it looks like this could be the best summer ever. It's been such a long time since Molly had an owner. Then she meets Anya and she doesn't feel so alone anymore. But will Anya be able to give Molly the home she's been looking for?"--Back...

Tells the stories of eight stray dogs that were adopted from animal shelters and went on to become service dogs, actors, and heroes.