Where the Lost Dogs Go Lib/E: A Story of Love, Search, and the Power of Reunion

From bestselling author Susannah Charleson comes an important and heartfelt exploration into the world of lost dogs and the power of reunion. One in six dogs go missing at some point in their lives, leaving bereft owners to search high and low, hang missing posters, check shelters, and hope for good news. But amid these grim statistics, countless happy endings are forged. Tails wag again. Best friends are reunited. In Where the Lost Dogs Go, Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing and a trusted chronicler of the human-animal bond, dives headlong into the world of missing dogs. The mission to reunite lost pets with their families starts with Susannah's own shelter rescue dog, Ace, a plucky Maltese mix with a mysterious past who narrowly survived months wandering lost. While Susannah formally studies animal behavior, lost-pet search tactics, social-media strategies, and the psychology of loss, Ace also steps up for training. Cheerful and resourceful, Ace has revealed a nose for the scent of lost pets, and together they help neighbors and strangers in their searching. In Where the Lost Dogs Go, listeners take to the streets beside Susannah to bring home a host of missing pets. Along the way, Susannah finds a part of herself also lost. And when unexpected heartbreak shatters her own sense of direction, it is Ace--the shelter dog that started it all--who leads Susannah home. Inquisitive, instructive, heartrending, and hopeful, Where the Lost Dogs Go pays tribute to the missing dogs--and to the found--and to the restless space in between.

About the Author :
Susannah Charleson, the New York Times bestselling author of Scent of the Missing and The Possibility Dogs, trains search-and-detection K9s, service dogs for the disabled, and comfort dogs that serve the community. She shares her home with a fur and feather menagerie, including a paralyzed pup on wheels named Ruff Draft. Susannah Charleson, the New York Times bestselling author of Scent of the Missing and The Possibility Dogs, trains search-and-detection K9s, service dogs for the disabled, and comfort dogs that serve the community. She shares her home with a fur and feather menagerie, including a paralyzed pup on wheels named Ruff Draft.

Review :
"A riveting book from Susannah Charleson, whose exquisite writing is an inspiration to us all and whose courage and stamina knows no bounds. Dog lovers won't be able to put it down, and readers of great writing will be grateful that they picked it up." -- "Patricia B. McConnell, author of The Education of Will " "Charleson and her canine crew seem to find lost dogs wherever they travel, and her stories of approaching pets, reuniting them with owners, and lessons learned are heart-warming." -- "Booklist" "Charleson brings home another outstanding book of love and loss, searching and finding. With considerable canine insight, she tracks down dogs on the loose in pursuit of happy reunions. Full of love and compassion, Where the Lost Dogs Go helps you find that nice warm place in your heart." -- "Peggy Frezon, author of The Dog in the Dentist Chair" "Charleson suffuses her tale with insight and well-earned sentiment, skillfully weaving in anecdotes of searches for lost dogs with those of her blossoming relationship with a new addition to her household, rescued Maltese-poodle mix Ace...This inspiring and informative work will resonate with pet lovers everywhere." -- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)" "Dog lovers especially will enjoy Charleson's insights into animal behavior and the fascinating details of her work." -- "Booklist" "A compelling mystery, an amazing how-to manual, and a moving memoir about lost dogs and their often equally lost humans." -- "Cat Warren, author of What the Dog Knows" "I have known lost people who could not have found themselves without the love of a dog. Our love for them and their love for us animates Where the Lost Dogs Go, a beautifully written and deeply felt memoir that I read with delight." -- "Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author" "Moving and profound, Charleson's book affirms the special human-animal connection and fully celebrates the healing powers of forgiveness and love. A warm and heartfelt memoir." -- "Kirkus Reviews"