These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover.In this lighthearted, easy-to-read nonfiction chapter book, you'll find, *the true stories of how fifteen dogs found a home, *doggy stats and fun facts, *recipes for your own canine friend, *information on adopting and owning pets, caring for aging animals, ideas for helping a pet with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue, *illustrated line drawings of each featured dog and a full-color photo insertHomecoming Tales is a great gift for any 8 to 12-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational book is also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.The stories of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.