Shadow

"Once in a while, a story comes out that gives one pause... even the most devout canine advocates may come away touched to the core." -Adrea Gibbs, Lifewithdogs.tv
Meet Shadow. He's a little older and slower than he used to be, but he has a heart of gold, and he's a good dog. People always tell him so. He'll never hesitate to give your face a good licking, and there's no one he loves more than his human, Brian. Brian got a new puppy for Christmas though, leading him to abandon Shadow at the shelter he came from eleven years earlier. Shadow is devastated. Worse, the clock is winding down, even as a caring shelter worker helps him heal from the betrayal. Each day brings Shadow closer to being euthanized in order to make more room at the shelter, and his fate rests in the hands of the very species that betrayed him—humans. Shadow’s story is the story of countless real-life dogs that end up in shelters every year. In an effort to help save them, 20% of book sales will go to Love & Second Chances all-breed dog rescue.

Aris Austin is an author and activist dedicated to helping animals and fighting injustice in all of its forms. Their work has been featured on One Green Planet and Vegan Feminist Network and has received awards from Colorado State University. When they aren't writing, running late to class, or organizing events with other activists, Aris enjoys eating vegan ice cream with their partner, Erica, and their cat, Pine.