Bidspirit auction | CHARITY: SALEM DOGS, ”GYPSY, THE

CHARITY: SALEM DOGS, ”GYPSY, THE TALKING DOG” BY TUDOR JENKS - Proceeds from this lot will be donated to non-profit Salem Dogs in Marion County, Oregon. This lot features a first edition of 'Gypsy, The Talking Dog: A Story for Young Folks, ' written by Tudor Jenks and published in 1902 by Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia. The hardcover features a pictorial design on the front cover and has visible wear, including fraying on edges and discoloration. Interior pages include illustrations and remain legible. Copyright details confirm the year of publication as 1902.. Salem Dogs focus is on helping special needs dogs when their people experience extreme circumstances. Owner death, hospice, and nursing/assisted living situations are some examples that trigger the need for a new home. In addition, some people find themselves unable to afford medical bills and opt to have their dog euthanized. In those cases, Salem Dogs is often contacted and has either taken in the dog or helped the owner financially. While most of their work is in the Salem, Oregon area, this charity has helped dogs in multiple areas around North America.