Second Chances

Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned. Many of these animals end their days without ever knowing a caring human hand, but some are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. "Second Chances" is full of photos and words by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways.

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Every year, millions of dogs are abandoned - at animal shelters, racetracks or on the side of the road. Many of these animals end their days without ever knowing a caring human hand, but some are fortunate enough to be found and given a second chance. And these dogs, often rescued from death's door, seem to have even more than the usual canine capacity for love and loyalty. "Second Chances" is full of photos and words by people who have adopted dogs in myriad ways. Celebrities from Mikhail Baryshnikov, Donna Shalala and Oscar de la Renta to everyday heroes have found dogs - from sleek greyhounds to scruffy mixed breeds - that have become service dogs, protectors, and friends, offering solace, aid, companionship and inspiration. "Second Chances" is a moving tribute to the power of love between people and dogs - how that love has transformed dogs who were lost and the people who were lucky enough to find them.