Dawgs

A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them

By: Diane Trull, Meredith Wargo - contributor

Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan

We can all make a difference.

Elementary-school teacher Diane Trull's life-defining moment happened when her fourth-grade reading class saw a photo of a cardboard box overflowing with homeless puppies. Trull was no stranger to rescuing abandoned animals. She and her husband, Mark, had made it their mission to find permanent homes for stray dogs and cats. Now her young students were determined to save these lost pups and others like them. And in that moment, the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary - known as DAWGS - was born.

How Trull and her fourth graders started their own animal shelter is a story of dedication, commitment, and perseverance. In this eye-opening, deeply personal book, Trull describes the challenges they faced, from rescuing and caring for the animals to teaching children about compassion and responsibility, to facing local interests opposed to having a shelter in their town. She shares inspiring stories about animals and animal lovers of all ages in this moving story of hope and compassion. DAWGS is a testament to how love and a strong measure of determination can offer second chances - one animal, one child, and one day at a time.

©2020 Diane Trull and Meredith Wargo, Freelance Writer LLC (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Wonderful story!

Fast paced true story of how a no kill dog shelter can change the lives of a community and the children who got it all started! This story is an inspiration to all animal lovers and teachers. Be the change you want to see in the world!

The most inspiring book ever listened

After seeing Diane in a TV interview this year, I decided to get the book. How inspiring and amazing story for all of us . We dog lovers feel humble in front of this book. entertaining, unbelievable , and definitely a story for the books .

INSPIRATIONAL story

This was such a heartwarming story on every level. Such an inspiration of the goodness of children's hearts and the desire to do good when supported by loving caring teachers and adults. Yet at the same time, exposes the corruption in politics. This inspires me to return to the public school system reading to the children; starting with this book.