Lauren is angry with her father for having their dog Scout spayed,
dashing her hopes of having the fun of raising puppies. To show Lauren
why they made the decision not to breed Scout, Lauren's dad takes her to
visit a large animal shelter. Seeing the hundreds of dogs waiting for
rescue, many with little hope of finding a home, Lauren comes to
understand why they spayed Scout: there are too many dogs and too few
homes for them. The realistic, captivating art features shelter dogs.
The final page of the book offers information for parents and other
adults about pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying and
neutering.
Jeanne Prevost's previous title, It's Raining Cats--and Cats! won
the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award for Best Children's Picture Book and a
Humane Society of the US Youth KIND Award. Prevost is an elementary
school teacher who has worked as a medical assistant for a veterinary
hospital.
Amelia Hansen is the illustrator of award-winning the Gryphon Press
titles It's Raining Cats--and Cats!, Are You Ready for Me?, and At
the Dog Park with Sam and Lucy, as well as nineteen other books.