

A beautiful wordless book about finding a forever home. Stormy lives under a bench in the park that is until he meets his forever friend. She then returns to get a shelter dog of her own. When the dog goes missing and is found again, the little girl realizes she needs to find the dog’s owner. The little girl wants to keep the dog even though it probably belongs to someone else. While there, she vows to stay until all the pets in the shelter are adopted.Ī Dog Wearing Shoes by Sangmi Ko is the story of a little lost dog wearing yellow shoes who is discovered by a little girl and her mom. Martha gets lost and ends up a the shelter. Shelter Dog Blues (chapter book) from Martha Speaks series. He’s so badly harmed that he lost one of his legs and had a long road to recovery. Marshall the Miracle Dog by Cynthia Willenbrock is a longer picture book about a dog named Marshall who before finding his forever home, suffers at the hand of a hoarder.

Pick a Pup by Marsha Wilson Chall is the story of a boy wondering how he will ever find the perfect dog at the shelter. When he thinks he’s exhausted all his resources, he receives a special letter inviting him to be a pet.īefore You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts is about a little boy who wonders what kind of life his dog has had before he comes to him.

The Dog Who Belonged to No One by Amy Hest is the tale of a lonely dog who finds a new home inside a bakery.Ĭan I Be Your Dog? By Troy Cummings is the story of a dog who writes letters to everyone on the street trying to find a home. Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog by Lisa Papp is a sweet story about a little girl who learns about shelter animals and decides to make a difference in their lives by collecting towels for beddging and bring the community children in to read to the animals. When Lulu is rescued she find Alma and a new home. Far away, is a dog named lonely dog named Lulu. Operation Rescue Dog by Maria Gianferrari is the story of a young girl named Alma is looking for companionship while her mami is away and as a surprise for mami when she returns. This doggy has a happy ending and finds a loving home. The books for kids on this list highlight those rescue and shelter animals.īe sure to read through the entire post, because you’ll learn how you can use this topic to create a Family Dinner Book Club complete with conversation starters, themed menu, activity, and family service project.īuddy Unchained by Daisy Bix is the story of a dog who was not cared for and ended up in a shelter. There are amazing people who work each day to rescue animals around the world who are living in less than desirable environments.
