num_pages: 288
description: The extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger abuse and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love.For years Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever.Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving forever families up north with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward--where thousands of strays roam the streets--and high-kill shelters in Louisiana to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast Rescue Road is full of heart: an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all.
language: English
title: Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway
publisher: Sourcebooks