“An uplifting story with tremendous heart. I couldn’t put it down.” —Helen Brown Joal Derse Dauer was donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when an injured and despondent dog caught her eye. With three “fur babies” already at home, Joal wasn’t looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie . . . With patience, hope, and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine … and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine companion grow in strength and joy. And before long, she discovered that sweet Sadie had transformed her life in ways she never could have imagined.
Joyous and inspiring, Saving Sadie is a triumphant story about the power of unconditional love and second chances—for humans and animals alike.
“A triumphant tale of second chances that shows how patience, hope, compassion and love can truly transform lives.” —Modern Dog
“I fell in love with Sadie as you will, too.”—Fern Michaels
“Saving Sadie will lift your spirit and open your heart. A must-read.”—Jodee Blanco
“What a wonderful book—moving and inspirational, touching and heartwarming.”
—Sue Pethick
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I fell in love with Sadie as you will, too.
I started reading Saving Sadie because my friends were recommending it and told me that it had a happy ending. When I started reading, the strong closeness of human/animal bond took over and I was suddenly drawn in to the feeling that both Sadie and Joal must have known. They needed each other and in order for both of them to survive they made a bond to stay with each other no matter what happened next. Yes, it tore at my heartstrings and I felt a bond with them, wanted to be them for the love that they felt for each other.
Like my friends, I highly recommend it to others who are looking for a story that continues to inspire others to go down a path that Joal did with Sadie.
We are thankful for having discovered the remarkable Saving Sadie story. We loved the book. It is well written and draws out the happy tears! Go Sadie… and thank you Joal!
What a great book. It was a very emotional book. It made me cry but also over joyed that this dog was saved from living her life out in a shelter. It made me appreciate my two dogs all the more. It just amazes me how cruel people can be in this world we live in today and gives me hope that there are still good people in this world who care for others, both human and animals. If you have an animal of your own no matter what it is, be it a dog, cat, rabbit etc. This book is a must read. You will have emotions all across the board, from anger, sadness to happiness. Please give this book a chance. It will make you evaluate your life and how each day is precious.
This is the best dog rescue story I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
What an amazing story. I laughed, cried and I was so moved by the courage of Joal and Sadie. What a wonderful book.
This story tugs at the heart for all animal lovers.
Everybody loves a dog story of success over injury and pain with rehabilitation and getting well. That’s what happens with Sadie, a dog who looked like she’d never make it. With the love and incredible attention from the woman who adopted her, Sadie goes on to live and bring joy to many people around the world.
I absolutely love this book! I read it in one sitting, Sadie’s story is such an inspiration and has a happy ending. If you love dogs this is definitely the book for you.
Joal took on Sadie as a broken dog, not knowing what she was in for the long haul. Sadie was a true inspiration for all those around her. She had been shot twice and refused to die and went on to inspire not only Joal but many other people because of her zest for life as she knew it. The struggle Joal went thru to try and get Sadie to walk was a true inspiration for never giving up. In the end they were both winners, Sadie because she had so many people that loved and supported her but also Joal because she found herself while helping Sadie. I loved this book and became a lover of Sadie and Joal. Both were pure inspiration for life. Good luck to you both and may you always have each other to love
It’s amazing how much she was able to do for treatments for the dog. She’s a wonderful breed of dog, I’m glad she turned out as well as she did, & to be such a happy girl.
Loved it
Loved this book! Joal is a wonderful person. She is a true dog lover as I am. Hope that Sadie continues to show her wonderful spirit.
I liked this book very much and Sadie was so blessed have the “Mom” she did.
love it
The book started out as I expected, but then turned to the history of the woman’s voyage into find-raising and publicity. It was not what I anticipated.
Sadie and her mom’s story made me happy, made me cry and really inspirational for me. A truly amazing story!!
I have fostered dozens of dogs and have a few foster fails of my own – some of them have had tragic beginnings. My own dog is a rescue and my best friend and yet the author’s description of her dog’s personality made it seem as if her dog had something more than any other dog – each one is unique and special in his or her own way and I found this narrative to be overly dramatic in it’s telling. Didn’t finish the book
The premise of the book is disconcerting. In our world where millions of children are hungry and uncared for, I just can’t come to terms with so much effort and money spent to save a dog, even a special dog.
Any dog lover will enjoy seeing how the love of a special lady brought healing to an abused pup.