Description

Weinstein showcases her original oil paintings and her related tales of dogs found on motorways and in shelters, of dogs abandoned and then rescued, even of dogs that rescue others. From the unadoptable mutt who finally finds a home to the Search and Rescue dogs of 9/11, this book offers us a compelling and often amusing glimpse into the life of over 60 remarkable canines and their people. Combining captivating prose with oil paintings and pencil drawings of her subjects and inspired by those subjects she so intuitively portrays, Weinstein masterfully manages to bridge the gap between artist and essayist. These dogs’ stories serve as living proof that given a chance, time and the proper attention, even the most unlikely stray can find a home. Weinstein also pays tribute to the 350 Search and Rescue dogs and their handlers who came from all 50 states in the effort to locate 9/11 survivors and to the NYPD dogs that stayed on after the others had left.