Pit Stops 2: Adventures with Kara

In this touching follow-up to Pit Stops, author and animal advocate Michelle Sathe sets out for another exciting cross-country adventure with the company of Kara, a homeless pit bull saved from a Los Angeles County shelter. From Santa Fe to Pittsburgh, sweet Kara effortlessly charms everyone she meets as the “Pit Stops” bully breed ambassador, while Michelle struggles with the heartbreak of animal welfare and her ability to help an unfairly maligned breed. From coast to coast, they explore some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes and delicious cuisine, and meet incredible people who passionately fight for homeless pets on a daily basis. As the miles pass, Michelle’s bond with Kara grows, and she is reminded how big a difference one special dog can make—and why it’s crucial to never stop fighting for those who have no voice.

Michelle Sathe is a contributing editor for Cesar’s Way magazine and the program and development director for AngelDogs Foundation, a nonprofit mobile spay and neuter clinic. She is the author of Pit Stops. She lives in Pine Mountain Club, California. Lori Weise is the founder of Downtown Dog Rescue. She lives in Los Angeles.