I have a weakness for books about dogs. Just look at that face! How could anyone resist? A patron recommended this book to me (thanks, Grace!) and I really enjoyed it. Susannah Charleson lives in Texas and has been a search and rescue assistant for sometime when she is inspired to qualify after the Oklahoma City bombing. The hours are long, the pay non-existent and the results can be heart-wrenching. So what drives these volunteers? They must be physically fit, willing to volunteer long hours under grueling conditions even though they have regular jobs, pay for the care and feeding of their dog, travel all over the country, the list goes on an on. These are truly dedicated people with special dogs. Often times the dogs are asked to search a sector just to prove the victim is not there. Other times, the search team may not know the outcome. But all in all, the connection between the handler and the dog is what makes it all worth while. Next time I see a search and rescue canine team on TV, I will look at them in a whole new light. This book is a great read.
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