Pit Bull Heroes: 49 Underdogs with Resilience and Heart

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pit Bull Heroes: 49 Underdogs with Resilience and Heart
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Greg Murray
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:200
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 229
Category/GenreAnimals and nature in art (still life, landscapes and seascapes, etc)
Individual photographers
Photographs: collections
Dogs as pets
ISBN/Barcode 9781423650447
ClassificationsDewey:636.7559
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Imprint Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Publication Date 3 September 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

Pit Bull Heroes spotlights forty-nine underdogs who beat the odds and became heroes in their families, neighborhoods, and communities. Meet Chad, found on a street corner, who now serves as the first pit bull in the pet therapy program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Apollo, who finished first in his police training and now sniffs out narcotics at his full-time job in Washington State; and Charlie, who rallied an entire community to fight breed-specific legislation laws in Lakewood, Ohio. All pit bulls; all heroes in their own way. Animal advocate and photographer Greg Murray captures these pit bull heroes in their day-to-day lives and shares their inspiring stories. Helpful resources show how you, too, can become an advocate for pit bulls and animal safety in your community. Greg Murray is an award-winning animal photographer and rescue and pit bull advocate. His first book, Peanut Butter Dogs, is a rollicking portrait collection of more than 140 dogs, many of them pit bulls, enjoying peanut butter. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, Today, Daily Mail, Elle, People, and other media outlets throughout the world. He lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, Kristen, and two rescue dogs, Leo and Kensie.

Author Biography

Greg Murray is an award-winning animal photographer and rescue and pit bull advocate. His first book, Peanut Butter Dogs, is a rollicking portrait collection of more than 140 dogs, many of them pit bulls, enjoying peanut butter. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, Today, Daily Mail, Elle, People, and other media outlets throughout the world. He lives near Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, Kristen, and two rescue dogs, Leo and Kensie.

Reviews

"Greg Murray's love for these misunderstood and under-appreciated mutts shines through every image and each sentence. Be prepared to fall in love with these sometimes silly, lovable, goofy, mostly energetic, usually gassy dogs."--Pamela Kramer, Reviewing Books & Saving Animals (PamelaKramer.com)--Pamela Kramer "Reviewing Books & Saving Animals (PamelaKramer.com)" (2/25/2019 12:00:00 AM) "A heartwarming testament to the incredible value dogs have in our lives. Greg captures these special friendships beautifully with his remarkable photography."--Maggie Marton, Oh My Dog blog--Maggie Marton "Oh My Dog blog" (2/25/2019 12:00:00 AM) "Greg Murray will make you want to rescue a pit bull mix."--Ellyn Kail "Yahoo! Finance" (7/16/2021 12:00:00 AM) "I hope and believe this inspiring, joyful book will help more dogs get adopted into homes so they can become heroes, too." --Arin Greenwood, author of Your Robot Dog Will Die--Arin Greenwood (2/25/2019 12:00:00 AM)