This true story of a broken old dog's late-in-life transformation will capture your heart. Deaf, ill, and nearly blind, Will gets a new lease on life when rescued from a kill shelter by author and passionate mountaineer Tom Ryan. Will's story chronicles Tom's efforts to win the aggressive dog's trust and tend to his physical needs. When Tom takes Will—along with his other dog Atticus (who together with Tom had hiked many mountains to raise funds for animal welfare)—to enjoy the beauty of New Hampshire's mountains, Will begins to regain his energy and spirit. Will's Red Coat is an emotional journey of a man helping an old dog die with dignity…and enjoy each moment along the way.
- A Reader Review by Tina Cross of Rockport, Massachusetts