Heres what oogy looks like compared to other dogos. Theres a new book out about a family and their dog. The animal lover in me, as well as the pitbull advocate, immediately forced my hand to grab the book and throw my money at the closest bookstore employee. Aug 11, 2010 heartwarming and redemptive, oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him oogy an affectionate. Great pedigree information, along with rare photographs. The dog only a family could love book in november 2010 dws extra i havent read it but looks to be a great read according to the intro. Levin says, if oogy could survive all he went through with his sweet, gentle, loving disposition intact, so can others. The book allowed larry, along with oogy, to become involved with rescue fundraisers and be a guest speaker at schools.
In your opinion what are some of your must have pitbull apbt books. Oogy the pit bull was rescued after being brutally attacked by a fighting dog. Going to talk about dog fighting and breed stereotyping and whatever else comes up along the way. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Properly bred and trained, apbts are loving, responsive, and outgoing. The dog only a family could love by larry levin nook. Hes blue, hes a good guy and he wouldnt hurt a fly. In the bestselling tradition of rescuing sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted. Oogys story when our dog oogy was about ten weeks old and weighed 20 pounds he was tied to a stake and used as bait for a pit bull. This heartwarming story about oogy and the family that chose to love him pulls at the heartstrings of all adoptive pet parents. Oogy is a very special dog who survived the inhumane cruelty that is involved in dog fighting.
His ear was ripped off and half of his face was covered in scars and wounds. Oogy the dog only a family could love by larry levin. We raise money to pay veterinarians and vendors for medicalsurgical care, spayneuter surgeries, medicines, and food in support of small animal rescue grou. Jun 28, 2016 since the books release this spring, the 35yearold dickey has been lauded by pit bull advocates as a hero, a role she says makes her uncomfortable, though her book argues that the breed has. Oogy quotes by larry levin meet your next favorite book. See how he had the will to live and how others involved helped to save him.
A complete treatise on the breed covering the entire field, useful and valuable to all owners of an american pit bull terrier sacramento. Oogy teaches not only love, but compassion, acceptance, forgiveness and how to move on even in the face of horror. Published on aug 11, 2010 heartwarming and redemptive, oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him oogy. If you dont like this story then you need to make sure your heart is beating. Oogy the dog only a family could love was written for those of us who love our dogs. Oogy appeared to be a pit bull puppy who had probably been used as bait in the training of fighting dogs. Read this document in its entirety and be prepared to book your own travel and expenses if you are contacted as a finalist or winner. When oogy was four months old and weighed thirty five pounds he was tied to a stake and used as bait for a pit bull. You have to wait and see whats going to come out at the other end. I see many similarities between oogy and my wonderful border. Oogy is not a pit bull as one would conclude from his picture on the cover. Oogys a star of books and longport dog beach lifestyles.
Oogy, the disfigured former bait dog made famous by a 2008 appearance on the oprah winfrey show and a consequent 2010 bestselling book, died in march 2015 surrounded by his family. Colby page images at hathitrust items below if any are from related and broader terms. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of. This is a reprint of some issues of the pit bull fancier magazine 1925 1926 1927. In spite of its subject, this is a gentle tale of one mans love for his dog and the angels along the way who brought oogy into his life. The dog only a family could love by laurence levin.
Oogy larry levin audio book torrent free download, 6793. So for me, the book was personally gratifying as the words in this book verified what we all along had thought about having a pit bull. We live in a subdivision where it is in our covenants that you cant have a dog that is 50% pit bull or more. As an added bonus it get kids who love dogs in the mood for sleep while helping to change the bad rap pit bulls have in todays society. The dog only a family could love written by anonymous on march 27th, 2012.
In the bestselling tradition of rescuing sprite comes the story of a puppy. Former bait dog oogy died surrounded by loving family life. Oogy also raises awareness about the terrifying world of dogfighting links to the human society of canada website. When oogy, a rare dogo argentine puppy, was four months old he was tied to a stake and used as bait for a pit bull. Susan richards, new york timesbestselling author of chosen by a horse and saddled at its heart, oogy is a love story between a kind and generous man and an astonishing dog. This book was written by a friend of mine full disclosure and i was eager to download it.
Its about a dog named oogy that someone used as pitbull bait and nearly killed him. Rescued barely alive in a police raid, oogy, an argentine dogo a littleknown breed, goes to live with levin and his family. Oogy and i are going to meet with haddonfield nj middle school on friday along with a couple of friends from lilas pit bull rescue. The book features photos in the calendars signature style. Oogy, both the book and the dog, are a real inspiration. Armando christian perez, popularly known by his stage name pitbull, is an illustrious american singer cum rapper, who hails from miami, florida, usa. The dog only a family could love and millions of other books are available for instant access. Afterward, he was thrown into a cage and left to bleed to death. Through oogy, levin learns to deal with his own, less visible wounds and observes the dogs effect on other emotionally scarred people. He now lives with a family who loves him and even inspired his guardian to write a book on his story. The lessons both taught and learned are fascinating. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.
This wonderful dog can be a great object lesson to educate and uplift all of us, but particularly those who may be suffering through a physical disfigurement or. The owners were put in jail and oogy was adopted and named oogy, a prettier way of saying ugly. He was bitten so hard a piece of his lower jaw was crushed. Even though oogy was a dogo and my guys are pit bulls, i guess all abused animals respond the same to. Without your concern and help, none of the lifesaving rescue work in this story would have been possible.
There is an index in the back of the book which makes it easy to use for historical research. Sharon sakson at its heart, oogy is a love story between a kind and generous man and an astonishing dog, reassuring in its affirmation that all the seemingly random pieces of life somehow belong together. The beloved new york times bestselling story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted. Kids would learn about oogys sad beginnings, and take up collections for nonprofit and rescue groups. At first, oogy is believed to be a pit bull, given they found him during a raid and was obviously used as bait. Apbtbooks american pit bull terrier books all about the. Oogy s love for the levins, and theirs for him, will touch the heart of anyone who reads his story. One of the best things about this book is the pictures. Oogy became a celebrity in 2008 when he guest starred on oprah, and went on to become the subject of a book in 2010. The book became a bestseller, and oogy rose to stardom in the dog world. Oogy is the inspirational, heartwarming story of a dog with an unbreakable spirit and will to live who never lost his loving, gentle demeanor in spite of unconscionable abuse.
Before beginning the book, i had no idea why oogy was disfigured, only that he was adorable anyway. I like this book because it shows the rich history of the american pit bull terrier. The left side of his face including most of his ear was torn off. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the. Oogy when the badly disfigured pit bull puppy jumped into his own adopted. The dog only a family could love by larry levin goodreads.
The book also educates about bully breeds and inspires readers with tales of individual dogs, including stars such as oogy, who was featured in the calendar and later was the. Cornish pasty, also called oggy or oggie in the westcountry of england oggy and the cockroaches, an animated cartoon series, also the character. Bianco nor diane thought oogy could be saved or, if he could, whether he would be safe with animals or people. But audie and his kennel mates prove them all wrong. The dog only a family could love, has increased awareness of the horrible cruelty of dog fighting and made oogy famous in the process. Proctor, 19, by ferguson marshall jowett page images at hathitrust.
Oogy book charlotte mecklenburg library bibliocommons. A pit bull puppy gets a second chance by dorothy hinshaw patent and william munoz more than 40 dogs were rescued from michael vicks dog fighting ring. Also some issues of the american bull terrier magazine 1926. Jun 25, 2019 oggy and the cockroaches, a worldwide hit that kids and parents alike love watching together. Oogy quotes showing 11 of 1 it has always been my belief that a pet owner has a special responsibility to do everything that can be done to make the pets life as fulfilling and peaceful as possible. In 2002, larry levin and his twin sons, dan and noah, took their ailing cat to the ardmore animal hospital outside philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, works and timeline. In 2002, larry levin and his twin sons, dan and noah, took their terminally ill cat to the ardmore animal hospital outside philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What do you learn about him and about oogy from the details he chooses to include. Oogy being a pit bull rescuer myself, i was attracted to the book by its cover, but once i started reading it, i couldnt put it down. Pit bulls, americas most beautiful pet filled with inspiring stories and photographs.
Attorney levin shares the by turns horrifying and heartwarming story of oogy, his gentle pit bull who went from brutalized bait for fighting dogs to beloved family member and. Meet oogy, oogy was about ten weeks old and weighed 20 pounds he was tied to a stake and used as bait for a pit bull. Oogy larry levin audiobook online download, free audio. We are sharing oogy s story as a deeply touching reminder of our mission. Heartwarming and redemptive, oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him oogy an affectionate derivative of ugly, and made him one of their own. Before beginning the book, i had no idea why oogy was. Specifically this particular line of the breed dating back well over 100 years. The story is wonderfuloogy is a remarkable dog, and the family that adopts him is special as well. See more ideas about books, dog books and pitbulls. Heartwarming and redemptive, oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who. Pit and pal 1927 1928 1929 this is a new reprint of 20 complete issues printed in 1927 1928 1929 which was when this rare hard to find magazine was started.
Below you will find a list of books i enjoyed and recommend to other pit bull owners. Used for bait in a pitbull fighting ring, oogy was. Many animal advocates believed the former fighting dogs were too damaged to be saved. All the things mr levin said that oogy did reminded me so much of my guys who lay at my feet while i read. Its about oogy, a dogo argentino, that was left at the doorstep of an animal hospital as a puppy. Im cutting and pasting this exactly as it was written except i added some photos from oogy s fb page. It also includes some tips about dog care and encourages responsible dog ownership. Through levins book, oogys story will live on and continue to raise awareness about the cruel practice that left the dog forever scared. She is the most wonderful, loving, athletic, strong, smart pet that i have ever known.
Former bait dog oogy died surrounded by loving family. A superb breed record and a rare glimpse into the bygone days of these dogs. Attorney levin shares the by turns horrifying and heartwarming story of oogy, his gentle pit bull who went from brutalized bait for fighting dogs. Oogy is a book about rescuingadopting dogs, its a book about how yes, youll love that adorable golden retriever puppy, but you can also love that other dog who might look a little goofy or the one who has some scarsor the one whos seven years old and isnt a puppy but has the sweetest eyes. This is a megaspoiler but the levins later discover that oogy is not a pit bull as suspected originally, but a dogo argentino. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As the book wends on, it is more likely that oogy is a dogo argentina, a breed that was bred to be pack hunters and guardians. American pit bull terrier sporty and intelligent, american pit bull terriers one of the topranked breeds in the united kennel club, can be wonderful yet often misunderstood companions.
What weve learned is you cant avoid bad things happening, you cant let them define who you are. We catch up with oogy, a former bait dog who became the. If this dog can go through the hell he did and emerge capable of giving and. Larry levin opens the book with a description of a typical morning in his household and in oogy s life. He eats his kibble while the twins enjoy their breakfast of pancakes. Palmer, c1919, by robert manning palmer page images at hathitrust the complete story of the airedale terrier, new york, a. A childrens picture book of pit bull type dogs, most rescued, in sleepy time poses.
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