<p>In <em>No Shelter Here</em>, animal advocate and chartered biologist Rob Laidlaw explores the world of homeless, free ranging, mistreated, and exploited dogs, and the challenges they face. But more importantly, he focuses on the people he calls "dog champions"—those individuals, small groups and professional organizations around the world who dedicate their lives to helping dogs. Enhanced with photos, informational sidebars and inspiring good-news stories, <em>No Shelter Here</em> will galvanize young readers to become Dog Champions in their own communities.</p><br><br>"<em>No Shelter Here</em> is a comprehensive, all-things-dog book that leads youth to look into the issues that affect dogs every day at the hands of their best friends—us. Each section sheds light on a hard-hitting dog-related issue and then refocuses on the positive through the amazing powers of Dog Champions and what they are doing every day around the world to make the lives of less fortunate dogs better. Youth (and adults alike!) cannot help but feel motivated to take that first step toward making a difference for dogs, wherever they may be."<br>-Janice Hannah, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Northern Dogs Project<br><br>"<em>No Shelter Here</em> is my favorite kind of animal book—packed with information that will help dogs, but without the pessimistic overtones that so often make them hard to read. It will serve as an eyeopener for many young animal lovers that, even in our own culture, dogs are not always treated kindly. But the inspiring Dog Champion sections make it clear without being preachy or condescending that everyone can make a difference to the quality of a dog's life-in their own backyard and beyond."<br>-Debra Probert, Executive Director, Vancouver Humane Society<br><br>