Disaster-prone writer Ken Foster (who was living in New York during the September 11 terrorist attacks AND in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina) finds himself adopting an ever-growing collection of homeless dogs, from a beagle abandoned at a New York City dog run to a pit bull at a Mississippi truck stop to a border collie at a shopping mall. "The Dogs Who Found Me" recounts the stories of a dozen dogs who chose Foster to rescue them. Initially reluctant, Foster set a four-hour time limit for placing the first strange dog he brought into his New York City apartment, only to discover that this would be the first of many dogs who seemingly would choose him to lead them, one way or another, to their new home. In addition to the personal stories, "The Dogs Who Found Me" offers expert advice and answers essential questions: How should you approach an abandoned dog? How do you integrate a temporary animal guest into your household? What resources are available in your area? Are some dogs beyond rescue? Why do some dogs fear your help? Should we ever give up on a dog? Foster's style is blunt, funny and poignant. He smoothly melds the events of his turbulent life along with the gritty details of rescuing abandoned dogs into a piece that goes to the heart. Anyone who loves dogs as much as Foster will recognize themselves in him.