Praise for Fifteen Legs: When all that stands between death and freedom is a ride
The clock is ticking - so come aboard a railroad like no other, and hitch a ride to freedom alongside society's most desperate, unwanted animals.
This book warmed my heart. In the midst of our nation’s homeless animal crisis, the volunteer rescuers and transporters show us the best that humanity has to offer.
I'd never heard of Volunteer Animal Transport before Bonnie Silva brought it to my attention. What an amazing operation! If you think the plight of homeless animals is so overwhelming that just one person can't make a difference, read this book. An hour of your time can make the difference between life and death for as many animals as you chose to help.
Bonnie Silva's excellent research and writing have illuminated a very important and, for the most part, little known aspect of animal welfare. Her book reminds us that oftentimes a little help can go a long way.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Fifteen Legs. The story reveals aspects of the pet industry and a shelter dog's life that the public knows very little about. Thank you Bonnie for writing a story that only few have the guts to tell.
If you can’t adopt or foster, Fifteen Legs shows how weekend warriors can help homeless animals.
I fell in love with every one of these furry passengers. I haven’t read such an optimistic book in a very, very long time.
Fifteen Legs chronicles a fascinating, touching and crucial facet of modern animal rescue; one that even many of us in the animal welfare community are unaware of. Silva's book reminded me of the significant difference one person can make, particularly as part of a great effort.
Bonnie Silva has exposed a little known volunteer opportunity for all animal lovers. She takes us right through the process from death row in the shelters to rescue and then onto adoptive homes all using this amazing network of people to coordinate and drive the animals all over North America. I was very proud and honoured to have the opportunity to work with Bonnie and others involved in this amazing labor of love.
I read Fifteen Legs surrounded by my healthy dogs, my special needs ones and my special fosters, including one whose life was saved because of her travels from Michigan to Texas, and I obviously knew this story of rescue too well. But I never felt so much a part of this wonderful community until I saw it through Bonnie’s eyes.
Bonnie writes with such passion – a passion that this jaded veteran sometimes feels she’s lost – but that Bonnie has helped reawaken.
One additional thought – I would be happy if everyone would read just the first few pages and then try to tell themselves they can justify buying a puppy in a pet store, through the internet or by way of a classified advertisement, continuing to ensure a burgeoning number of animals needing our help, unfortunately not equally met by those willing to provide a home.