New book says we need to be 'Rethinking Rescue' of animals

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcasted on Dec. 27, 2024. Find that audio here. 

Host Peter O'Dowd speaks with author Carol Mithers about her new book, "Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America's Forgotten People and Pets"

Mithers profiles Lori Weise, whose organization Downtown Dog Rescue helps low-income and unhoused people keep their animals rather than giving them up due to lack of resources.

By Carol Mithers

Excerpted from 'Rethinking Rescue' with permission of the publisher.