Sweet Senior Pups written by Kama Einhorn, reviewed by Debra Gantz

Summary:  I have been an animal rescuer for 30ish years and it is a world that few really understand. I love how Kama Einhorn has taken a niche of this world and shared it with children in a format that has a dog telling the story of the sanctuary staff. I like all the facts throughout this "storytelling" and the opportunities for students to learn more with the backmatter. I was drawn to this edition of the True Tales of Rescue as my focus was mostly dog rescue, but seniors have a way to steal hearts in many ways. Sadly, there are not nearly as many senior rescuers as puppy rescuers, so they deserve this sweet book about the struggles, success, joys, and sorrows in this book. Einhorn has a gift for finding the heartfelt moments, both happy and sad, and allowing readers who may have never been in a dog shelter, at a sanctuary, or even interacted with any aspect of dog rescue to have a great overall picture of this world. Every community member should better understand the need for animal rescuers and sanctuaries in our society. Children grow up to be a part of city government even if they only vote. We need to understand the role we all play in caring for the animals in our communities.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  Students already exposed to animal rescue may request all of this series as they are very similar in format, but offer a depth of knowledge of rescue around the world that rescuers will love. Those students who have no exposure to animal rescue are likely to connect most with the pet rescue books. I found the wild animal rescue books exceptionally interesting, but I have done this work for many years.