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Summary: Unconditional Love
Review: A friend of mine first read this book, she picked it up from the Mobile Library that visits her village. She was so enchanted and impressed, she got it out again for me to read. We are both cat lovers, she has one cat and I have five, all of them feral cats; plus next doors cat spends most of his time in our house, mostly on my bed!
This is such a wonderful story of a dog who brought love and healing not only to Philip's life, but into the lives of many cats and kittens who would otherwise have suffered miserably until death released them.
As Philip has pointed out in his book, cats are not the aloof, uncaring or selfish creatures that some would have us believe. They are affectionate and loving, playful, mischievous and talkative in their own special ways. Each is a special individual. For anyone who gives a cat a loving home, loves and pays attention to them, they will be rewarded tenfold.
The unconditional love that Philip and Ginny have for each other, and for the cats that Ginny finds for Philip to rescue, is truly inspirational.
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Summary: More than a companion animal
Review: Ginny is an oxymoron: she's a dog who not only DOESN'T hate cats, but one who rescues and protects them.Philip Gonzalez was injured in an industrial accident. His best friend, Sheilah, encouraged him to adopt a dog to pull him out of his depression. While Ginny wasn't love "at first sight," it was love within an hour. Ginny not only forced Philip to care about life again, but she also opened his eyes to the plight of stray cats in his Long Island neighborhood. Ginny has a sixth sense when it comes to cats with a handicap or illness. Fighting her natural instinct to attack, she "talked" (barked?) Philip adopting many unfortunate cats. There is almost no conflict, no climax, in this book; rather, it's a collection of anecdotes. It's a little sappy but, for a non-author, Philip tells a great story. I do hope its sales supplement his income. It is of note that Philip, Ginny, and Sheilah have caught many strays, gotten shots for the strays and had them neutered, and then re-released them -- out of pocket, even though this is a great service to their community. I'd like to know what comes next (after the sequel "The Blessing of the Animals") -- is Ginny still alive, have either Sheilah or Philip found love interests (ahem!!!), and if, perhaps, Ginny has been able to train other dogs to do her work? This is an enjoyable story, and contains the all-important lessons of life after accidents -- not only for Philip, but for many of the cats that he and Ginny have saved.
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Summary: Wonderful, inspirational story
Review: I am a lover of cats, dogs, and people who care for them. Philip Gonzalez and Ginny are two truly special beings who rescued each other, and continue rescuing special needs cats. Even if you don't like animals, I think you will find Philip's story an inspiration. No one can read this book and not feel that something wonderful is happening between this man and his special little dog. I am ordering Philip's second book right now!
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Summary: In Japanese school, Ginny moved me and my pupils deeply.
Review: I am a teacher in Junior High School in Japan. I read"The Dog w ho rescuses cats" two years ago. Ginny is a verywonderful dog, isn't she? Mr. Gonzalez and Ginny were introduced in Japanese TV program. So I showed this video to my pupils and I introduced this book. They were very moved by this story. And some of them read the book. I and two girls wrote letters to Mr. Gonzalez and Ginny... I want to introduce the outlines of two letters from female students. I was very impressed to see the video. But it was too miraculous to believe. I read this book. So I understand the story was true. The most impressive thing was the scene when Mr. Gonzalez and Ginny met Topsy. Topsy moved bumping into the wall. It was very impressive. Ginny tells us that we have to give a helping hand to people who need our help. Ginny, I will be a fun and support you forever. I want to do the same thing if I can. Nobue Sasage I was very impressed to read the book. So I wrote this letter. I didn't believe at first. But our homeroom teacher, Mr. Miyashige, showed the picture. So I could believe the story. Ginny makes people happy. Please live with Ginny and cats, helping stray cats. Take care of yourself. Keiko Yashima. Now I am reading the next book "The Blessing of the Animals: The Stories of Ginny" with great pleasure. The publishing company in Japan "SOUSI-SHA" gave this book to me. I rate these two books five stars plus one. One is for the cats.
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Summary: You MUST read this book!
Review: I had heard about this book, but I didn't read it until my daughter met Philip Gonzalez at a pet expo on Long Island. He gave her a "paw-tographed" copy, and the two of us devoured it. Ginnie has got to be one of the most amazing creatures on the face of this earth. She is instinctively drawn to those in need. For those who are interested, Ginnie and Philip are training another dog to assist in Ginnie's work. I have a date to meet them all this coming weekend, and we plan on making a large donation toward all the wonderful work that they do!
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Summary: Wonderful, inspirational story
Review: I had heard about this book, but I didn't read it until my daughter met Philip Gonzalez at a pet expo on Long Island. He gave her a "paw-tographed" copy, and the two of us devoured it. Ginnie has got to be one of the most amazing creatures on the face of this earth. She is instinctively drawn to those in need. For those who are interested, Ginnie and Philip are training another dog to assist in Ginnie's work. I have a date to meet them all this coming weekend, and we plan on making a large donation toward all the wonderful work that they do!
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Summary: Ginny and Philip are truly amazing
Review: I read "The Dog Who Rescues Cats" a few years ago. Will I get hate e-mail if I admit I am not a dog lover AT ALL but adore cats? Well, Ginny is definately not your typical dog. She is absolutely incredible. I saw this book in a bookstore one day but didn't buy it. The title (and Ginny's unusual face) haunted me until I went back and purchased it. It was one of the best investments of my life. I adore Ginny and she's given me hope for other canines. I also enjoyed "The Blessing of the Animals." Philip, Sheila, and Ginny, what are you three up to now? How are the cats doing? Your loyal following needs an update!
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Summary: A gem of a story!
Review: Kudos to the amazing Ginny & her friends! This is a truly heart-warming tale that will probably leave you as charmingly baffled as it did me. It's not so much that Ginny rescues cats, it's that she ***finds*** cats in need of rescuing. By the way, this book's sequel is just as poignant, stirring, & amusing. Philip, my family & I would love to meet you & Ginny someday. Thanks for your kindness.
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Summary: Heart-warming but not maudlin: a winner!
Review: The perfect book for anyone who loves both dogs and cats. As other readers have noted, the real story belongs to Philip Gonzalez, as we learn how one small dog can transform a human life. Gonzalez, a war veteran, injured in an industrial accident, finds himself broke, isolated and bitter. He doesn't want to leave his apartment until a caring neighbor provides the best mental health remedy: "Get a dog. Now!" Philip adopts Ginny and, sure enough, they heal each other. Never a cat person, Philip gets drawn to the feline species, literally, as Ginny sniffs out disabled cats and begs Philip to take them home. He now has a purpose in life and I am delighted to see the success of his books: he feeds dozens of cats and pays their vet bills, day after day. Gonzalez shares his story in a matter-of-fact style, yet he's sensitive and caring. The street cats and dogs deserve a home, he says, just like Ginny. Meanwhile, he keeps them alive as best he can and shares the love by finding adopters whenever possible.
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Summary: Really good!
Review: This book is very very good. I totally recommend it. I couldn't put it down and ended reading it in one night. It is a book that I have read over and over agian and still get chills when I read it.
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