How far would you go to save a dog’s life? Come learn more about the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect to give them a second chance.  This Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 1:30 PM in Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium (5 Monument Way, Portland ME), author Peter Zheutlin will be talking about his inspiring book, Rescue Road.

Rescue Road takes us on a journey with those who devote their lives to rescuing dogs from the South and bringing them to their forever homes in the Northeast.  Journalist Peter Zheutlin traveled with Greg Mahle from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the Deep South to loving forever families in the North, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way.

This presentation is a real eye opener about the dog overpopulation crisis.  Hosted by the Maine Animal Coalition, this event is free.  Also in attendance will be Maine Citizens Against Puppy Mills, Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk, Almost Home Rescue of Maine, The Pixel Fund and HSUS.

For more information on Saturday’s talk, please visit the Maine Animal Coalition.  Rescue Road will be available for purchase at the event.