An evocative tribute to the dogs we've been lucky enough to findSuperb photographs and a fascinating cast of people and dogs make this book irresistible to anyone who's moved by the human-animal bond. The dogs included in this book were abandoned in animals shelters, at racetracks, or just by the side of the road. They were found and given a second chance by their current owners, but you'll wonder why they were ever lost when you meet these characters, from the mixed breed service dog with a vocabulary of over 300 words to the tiny furball companion of a female pilot who accompanies her everywhere -- on the ground and in the air.Renowned author and dog lover Peter Mayle is contributing the forward and celebrity contributions by the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis and Vice-President Albert Gore make this a top-notch collection. The exquisite black and white photographs capture the bond between these people and the dogs they love with incredible emotion and sensitivity.