Echo: The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog

Aris Austin

ISBN 10: 1983656100 / ISBN 13: 9781983656101

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

About this Item

Like so many dogs before him, EK-230 dreams of a life outside the lab. But like so many dogs before him, he was never meant to leave. After all, he's just another project to the humans, worth little more than the results he gives them. Even his name is just a serial number, tattooed inside his ear for identification. Things are changing, though. Strange humans have started visiting the lab in the dark of the night, humans that couldn't be more different from the researchers. These new humans wear cameras and big white suits. They offer treats to EK-230 and his siblings. Best of all, they come with promises of rescue. Only time will tell whether or not they can be trusted. Humans are humans, and as much as EK-230 wants to love them, humans are rarely good news for a dog like him. The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog: This new novel from Aris Austin, An Author for the Animals, is sure to have you hugging your dog tight. Told from the point of view of a dog being used in a research lab, Echo explores important themes of animal testing, animal care, and open rescue. An instant classic for both animal lovers and fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, this story of a Beagle and his rescuers is sure to earn an honored place in your heart and on your bookshelf.

Seller Inventory # CIN1983656100G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Echo: The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1983656100
• ISBN 13: 9781983656101
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Like so many dogs before him, EK-230 dreams of a life outside the lab. But like so many dogs before him, he was never meant to leave.

After all, he’s just another project to the humans, worth little more than the results he gives them. Even his name is just a serial number, tattooed inside his ear for identification.

Things are changing, though. Strange humans have started visiting the lab in the dark of the night, humans that couldn’t be more different from the researchers. These new humans wear cameras and big white suits. They offer treats to EK-230 and his siblings. Best of all, they come with promises of rescue.

Only time will tell whether or not they can be trusted. Humans are humans, and as much as EK-230 wants to love them, humans are rarely good news for a dog like him.

The Incredible Story of a Rescued Research Dog:

This new novel from Aris Austin, "An Author for the Animals," is sure to have you hugging your dog tight. Told from the point of view of a dog being used in a research lab, Echo explores important themes of animal testing, animal care, and open rescue. An instant classic for both animal lovers and fans of LGBTQ+ fiction, this story of a Beagle and his rescuers is sure to earn an honored place in your heart and on your bookshelf.

About the Author

Aris Austin is the author of the books Shadow and Echo. They are an activist dedicated to helping animals and fighting injustice in all of its forms, and their work has been featured on One Green Planet and Vegan Feminist Network. When they aren't writing or organizing events with other activists, Aris enjoys eating pasta and vegan ice cream with their lovely partner Erica and their wonderful cat, Pine.