Rescue Road

"Rescue Road is a canine caravan with heart and soul, sharing with the reader the bittersweet reality of dog rescue today." —Teresa Rhyne, #1 New York Times–bestselling author

How far would you go to save a life? This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than one million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect, giving them a second chance at life and love.

For years, Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. Then a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever.

Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the deep South to loving "forever families" up north looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward—where thousands of strays roam the streets—and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart: an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines—and for us all.

"A lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful." —Dean Koontz

"If the book were a movie, the dog-petting Mahle would be the hero." —The Boston Globe

"Learn how [Greg] Mahle has embraced the unique bond between dogs and humans and brought immeasurable joy to everyone he encounters." —Parade