From the stars of the
Netflix documentary
Life in the Doghouse
Forever Home
How We Turned Our House into a Haven for Abandoned, Abused, and Misunderstood Dogs—and Each Other
From the founders of one of the most recognized rescue organizations in the world, the poignant story of how Danny and Ron found each other during a time they each needed rescuing, and how they transformed their home into a haven for dogs in need.
About the Book
Danny & Ron’s Rescue is an organization like no other. Because an abused or neglected dog can only recover and learn to trust again when it is in a loving home, Danny and Ron decided to open the doors to their own home. Danny and Ron treat each neglected, abused, and misunderstood animal like a member of the family; the dogs eat organic food from their own bowls and are even allowed to sleep in the bed.
In this heartwarming book, Danny and Ron chronicle their journey helping more than 14,000 dogs in need, telling the stories of many furry friends that have come into their lives and of their own “rescue” as they came out together late in life. At any given time, there are upwards of 90 dogs lounging, frolicking, recovering, and cuddling under their own roof. For many of these wonderful canines, their house saved them from death.
For Danny and Ron, saving and protecting innocent and defenseless canines and finding them forever homes is their passion and life mission. Forever Home is their story—a message of acceptance, kindness, and, of course, love. It is a reminder that hope and joy can arise from the darkest circumstances, and that we all can make the world a better place for ourselves and our animal friends—it starts at home, with patience, empathy, and an open heart.
Reviews
"Unforgettable, gut-wrenching story of how authors Robertshaw and Danta opened their hearts, homes, lives, and wallets to rescue over 13,000 dogs.... These two angels disguised as humans offer so much hope and love for animals—and invaluable lessons for readers."
Booklist (starred review)
"Forever Home offers a profoundly compelling and candid account of the path Danny and Ron have walked together, the obstacles they've overcome, the sacrifices they've made, and the selflessness with which they've opened their hearts and their home to thousands of dogs."
Charles Frazier, Bestselling author of Cold Mountain
"The work that Danny and Ron do is nothing short of heroic. I loved reading their beautiful book and learning how they have dedicated their lives to helping and caring for our most precious and helpless creatures. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for their work."
Brook Shields
"The best friends come on four feet. But those of us on two feet can at least learn to love, and to embrace life. Forever Home is a glorious testament to that—a road map for living your best, most compassionate life. Read it, reflect, open your arms."
Rita Mae Brown, bestselling and award-winning author of Rubyfruit Jungle
About the Authors
Danny Robertshaw & Ron Danta
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta are horse trainers and animal lovers who began helping dogs way before 2005. But when Hurricane Katrina hit, they began their rescue in earnest as they saved over six hundred dogs from that national disaster. For their work during Katrina, they were 2008 ASPCA Honorees of the Year. Since then, Danny and Ron have used their personal home for Danny & Ron’s Rescue, formed as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that has saved over thirteen thousand dogs, all placed in loving homes. Danny, Ron, and their rescue were the subjects of the award-winning documentary Life in the Doghouse. They have also been featured on the Today show, CBS Evening News, the Hallmark Channel, and Pickler & Ben, as well as several other TV shows. Their mission is a lifetime promise of love and care to every dog they take in.
Larry Lindner
Larry Lindner is a New York Times bestselling collaborative author. Among his titles: Forever Home, Saving Baby, Fighting Weight (with Muhammad Ali's daughter, Khaliah), Good Old Dog, Puppy's First Steps, and Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis. Lindner also penned a nationally syndicated column for The Washington Post for several years. His writing -- profiles, travel articles, essays, and art/architecture/design pieces -- has appeared in publications ranging from The Los Angeles Times to The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, and Reader’s Digest. He has taught writing at Hunter College and Tufts University.
