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The Path of Leashed Resistance: The Buddy System
Imagine finding a chicken coop full of orphaned puppies in the middle of bone-chilling winter. You already have a house full of rescue dogs. Your resources are already at their breaking point. You know the shelter is no place for puppies. It's a death sentence. Do you close your heart to them, and leave them for dead? Do you turn them away and deny their cries for help? Or, do you have the strength to do the right thing?
What would Beth and her husband do when faced with such a life-changing decision?Standing on the edge of a slippery slope, would they save themselves, or fall head first into rescue? Would they walk away, or take the path of leashed resistance? This book is a hilarious and heartbreaking look into the life of a remarkable family that fell into canine rescue completely by accident, but now lives to protect and care for their dogs absolutely on purpose. An awe-inspiring read for anyone who loves dogs! When Robert and Beth Hading-Yostlot rescued Buddy Lee, they had no idea what they had started. How one dog would spark such compassion in them for abused and abandoned animals. But that spark turned into a blazing fire that burned brighter and hotter than they could have ever imagined. Fueled by destroyed furniture, food follies, bizarre accidents, and near death experiences, the fire spread to every corner of their lives. They experienced both the pleasure of seeing damaged dogs be healed by the courage of a loving family and the love of other amazing dogs, as well as the hardships of having to make such great sacrifices to give them what they needed to grow in strength and joy. They also experienced the triumph of watching a dog's spirit be lit up by life, along with agony when it was extinguished by death. Beth Hading-Yostlot gives us a glimpse into their adventures, their pragmatic existence, and explains why forty-plus dogs later, they're still living a life devoted to canine rescue and what it means to live by the Buddy System. The only thing she can't predict, is who's going to need their help next...
What would Beth and her husband do when faced with such a life-changing decision?Standing on the edge of a slippery slope, would they save themselves, or fall head first into rescue? Would they walk away, or take the path of leashed resistance? This book is a hilarious and heartbreaking look into the life of a remarkable family that fell into canine rescue completely by accident, but now lives to protect and care for their dogs absolutely on purpose. An awe-inspiring read for anyone who loves dogs! When Robert and Beth Hading-Yostlot rescued Buddy Lee, they had no idea what they had started. How one dog would spark such compassion in them for abused and abandoned animals. But that spark turned into a blazing fire that burned brighter and hotter than they could have ever imagined. Fueled by destroyed furniture, food follies, bizarre accidents, and near death experiences, the fire spread to every corner of their lives. They experienced both the pleasure of seeing damaged dogs be healed by the courage of a loving family and the love of other amazing dogs, as well as the hardships of having to make such great sacrifices to give them what they needed to grow in strength and joy. They also experienced the triumph of watching a dog's spirit be lit up by life, along with agony when it was extinguished by death. Beth Hading-Yostlot gives us a glimpse into their adventures, their pragmatic existence, and explains why forty-plus dogs later, they're still living a life devoted to canine rescue and what it means to live by the Buddy System. The only thing she can't predict, is who's going to need their help next...
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2018
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About the author
Beth Hading-Yostlot
1 book5 followersBeth Hading-Yostlot was born in the '70s and grew up as an only child in the Midwest. Her family has always been animal lovers and took in several stray cats while she was growing up. The feline members of the family helped raise Beth and, thus, were a strong influence in her life. She believes this attributed to her brooding attitude and proclivity for swearing. Cats being who they are...
Beth was married in 1992 to her husband, Robert Yostlot, and has been happily married (more or less) since then. They currently have 13 rescue dogs who forbid them to travel, so most of her adventures involve the vet and are usually at home.
She loves the Harry Potter series of books and movies, and likes to compare herself to Hermione Granger. Though, truthfully, she's probably more of a Loony Lovegood.
She believes in spay & neuter laws, she thinks you should have to have a license to own an animal, and she enjoys long, romantic walks down every aisle in Target. Beth's favorite drink is coffee because it's bitter, like her personality, and her favorite color is black. Like her soul.
"The Path of Leashed Resistance: The Buddy System" is her first published work, but she has plans to finish the series with four more books. The stories in her books are true events from her time with rescue dogs, and are a look into the chaos she calls life.
Beth was married in 1992 to her husband, Robert Yostlot, and has been happily married (more or less) since then. They currently have 13 rescue dogs who forbid them to travel, so most of her adventures involve the vet and are usually at home.
She loves the Harry Potter series of books and movies, and likes to compare herself to Hermione Granger. Though, truthfully, she's probably more of a Loony Lovegood.
She believes in spay & neuter laws, she thinks you should have to have a license to own an animal, and she enjoys long, romantic walks down every aisle in Target. Beth's favorite drink is coffee because it's bitter, like her personality, and her favorite color is black. Like her soul.
"The Path of Leashed Resistance: The Buddy System" is her first published work, but she has plans to finish the series with four more books. The stories in her books are true events from her time with rescue dogs, and are a look into the chaos she calls life.
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January 18, 2019
I loved it.
As the title reads this was a great book. It made me laugh out loud, cry when they lost a dog, I know how that feels. I loved the way the stories were told, blunt and to the point. What a great couple they are. I could just about manage 2 black labs, since losing them we have found a great chocolate lab. He makes us smile and laugh. I do look forward to reading the next book in the series. Well done to you both. Great book.
As the title reads this was a great book. It made me laugh out loud, cry when they lost a dog, I know how that feels. I loved the way the stories were told, blunt and to the point. What a great couple they are. I could just about manage 2 black labs, since losing them we have found a great chocolate lab. He makes us smile and laugh. I do look forward to reading the next book in the series. Well done to you both. Great book.
February 24, 2019
Thank you
Thank you for your the kindness, love, and for the care you give to the forgotten, abused and unloved but loving animals! I wish there were more people in this world who would take the time to use their hearts and brains before they breed and then throw away these precious animals. I love your book and will read every one I get my hands on. Again thank you for your wonderful hearts.
Thank you for your the kindness, love, and for the care you give to the forgotten, abused and unloved but loving animals! I wish there were more people in this world who would take the time to use their hearts and brains before they breed and then throw away these precious animals. I love your book and will read every one I get my hands on. Again thank you for your wonderful hearts.
January 16, 2019
I laughed, I cried, I held my breath and let it out with a sigh of relief. Incredibly well written and so real. I love my dogs, and have had so many of the same experiences. So wonderful of her to share her life with us. Loved it and look forward to reading more!
January 19, 2019
Laughter & Tears
Fantastic book! I laughed til I cried and then cried til I laughed . We have seven rescued dogs and I could relate so well to her stories. I am looking forward to the next book she writes.
Fantastic book! I laughed til I cried and then cried til I laughed . We have seven rescued dogs and I could relate so well to her stories. I am looking forward to the next book she writes.
January 21, 2019
Makes you want....
.....to read more. These people do what i wish i had three time and patience to do. What full hearts they must have to find this kind of love and attention.
In addition, Beth writes in a style that is so real, she is a natural.
Bring on the next book(s)
.....to read more. These people do what i wish i had three time and patience to do. What full hearts they must have to find this kind of love and attention.
In addition, Beth writes in a style that is so real, she is a natural.
Bring on the next book(s)
February 15, 2019
Owned
"Who's the owner" should really be "who agrees to be responsible for this life. All my pets have been rescues also. This story brought up many memories for me. I also agree that the true animals are the civilised humans.
"Who's the owner" should really be "who agrees to be responsible for this life. All my pets have been rescues also. This story brought up many memories for me. I also agree that the true animals are the civilised humans.
March 11, 2019
Great book
I admire the author and her husband for taking on all their friends and giving them a good life. I only have 3 but I once had 18 cats and I understand how people react when you give them numbers.
I admire the author and her husband for taking on all their friends and giving them a good life. I only have 3 but I once had 18 cats and I understand how people react when you give them numbers.
January 17, 2020
Loved this book
Read this book in one sitting,it was so good. Dogs are my favourite, we have a corgi/ beagle mix, who my daughter rescued 13 years ago. So fantastic to read about a couple so dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected dogs.
Read this book in one sitting,it was so good. Dogs are my favourite, we have a corgi/ beagle mix, who my daughter rescued 13 years ago. So fantastic to read about a couple so dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected dogs.
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