Buddy Unchained

By Daisy Bix, Joe Hyatt (illustrator),

Book cover of Buddy Unchained

Book description

2007 Winner, Humane Society of the US KIND Award, Best Children's Picture Book of the Year

2007 Winner, ASPCA HENRY BERGH AWARD, best Children's Picture Book in the Companion Animal category

“Buddy Unchained is a deeply moving look at a dog abandoned and adopted. The story is simple yet of…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked Buddy Unchained as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

If you have a passion for compassion, this book about a chained dog who is rescued from neglect will make you want to unchain all the Buddys in the world. The illustrations vibrate with this lovable mixed-breed’s emotions—ranging from despair to joy. From his happy new furever home, Buddy narrates his story, which will have an emotional resonance with even the youngest audiences. As Buddy says: “I have my real home. Now I have everything.” No matter how many times I read this book, the ending still tugs at my heartstrings.

From Nancy's list on rescued dogs.

Want books like Buddy Unchained?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Buddy Unchained.

Browse books like Buddy Unchained

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in dogs, pets, and animal rescue?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about dogs, pets, and animal rescue.

Dogs Explore 393 books about dogs
Pets Explore 49 books about pets
Animal Rescue Explore 21 books about animal rescue