pit bull terriers

After living happily in a warm home with an eleven-year-old boy, a pit bull terrier loses his owner and is forced to survive on the streets, where its brave deeds surprise many residents who dislike or fear pit bulls.

Provides an introduction to the pit bull dog breed. Describes the breed's characteristics, care requirements, and interesting facts about its popularity. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Fifteen-year-olds Mack, a high school drop-out but a genius with dogs, and C?ce, who hopes to use her intelligence to avoid a life like her mother's, meet and fall in love at the restaurant where they both work, but when Mack lands in prison he pushes C?ce away and only a one-eared pit-bull can keep them together.

When Mackenzie receives a puppy as a gift, he names it Cash and the two quickly form an inseparable bond. Mackenzie's father often loses his tempter, however, and so when he takes Cash and dumps the dog in the middle of nowhere, Cash is left to find its way home all on its own.

Describes the pit bull's physical characteristics, ancestors, history, and reputation as a "tough" breed; discusses care and training; and identifies notable pit bulls.

A collection of photographs of Audie, one of the more than forty dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring, and provides details about the puppy's rehabilitation, adoption, and new life.