Breaking the chain

"This collected volume answers the demands of his many passionate readers. Brought to life with Patrick McDonnell's warm and intimate art, and featuring the complete story, now in color for the first time, The guard dog story is an emotionally resonant vignette whose grounding in the real-life animal neglect issues that affect millions of chained dogs worldwide will move both long-time Mutts fans and first-time readers. The original story will be supplemented by an introduction by TBD (someone from PETA, the Humane Society, or the ASPCA), a quote from Jane Goodall, a preface written by Patrick McDonnell, and an afterword by musician and founder of the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, Rob Thomas. Also included are stories of real-life chained dog rescues, and resources and organization information for readers who want to take action to help"--