Bringing a street dog or overseas rescue into your home is a journey unlike any other. These dogs arrive with a history written on their bones - survival instincts, unknown illnesses, and a world of sounds and sights they have never met. This book is your practical, honest companion for that journey. It explains why the rules are different: why decompression takes longer, why food guarding is more common, why a vet visit may reveal parasites you have never heard of, and why the dog you see at the airport is not the dog you will have in six months. Chapter by chapter, you will learn how to read subtle communication, build trust without pressure, and handle the legal and ethical responsibilities of import. You will also know when to call a vet, what emergencies to watch for, and how to find a behaviourist if the road gets hard. Written with compassion and candour, this book does not promise a quick fix - it offers a clear path forward for anyone willing to meet their rescue where they are. Part of The Dog Owner's Library.

About the author

Iona Fintry Kincaid writes for The Dog Owner's Library.