Located in Long Beach, Ski started an online journal sharing his stories about his adventures which grew into the book, "Dogged and Determined." All the profits from the book go toward animal rescue efforts.

"At first I wrote the journal online to share what lessons animals have taught me. They've taught me understanding and compassion. I realized those little moments with animals meant a lot. You take something of a small level and it reaches globally as we learn from the simplest things in life," Ski explained.

"Animals have the ability to teach us the most profound lessons."

When Ski had a difficult Husky, he posted that story on the journal as well.

"People thought the stories were hilarious. After weeks of reading these, I started to receive thousands of responses from people who were sharing these in workplaces, schools, and groups. A high school principal even wrote to me that he was posting the stories for students to read. A high level executive was sending my stories to everyone at his company," Ski said.

"My book is not like 'Chicken Soup,' but every story does end up with a moral or something I've learned in my experience in animal rescue. With each story, there's a take away value."

In fact, Ski was called to a Valley shelter yesterday to evaluate a Siberian Husky that was possibly headed for euthanasia.

"The dog had been in quarantine for two months because it had bitten someone. I checked the dog and talked with the shelter. I work with people and shelters to find a way to get animals in good homes. I have a love and passion for animals and want to help," Ski said.

"We have a three legged Siberian Husky. It didn't look good for him, but he was rescued and now he's a licensed therapy dog. He helps troubled kids in schools so you never know what an animal's future will be."

Ski is adamant about the importance of responsible pet adoption.

"Seventy percent of people who come to me about pet adoption, well, I discourage them. People should consider their motivation."

Ski has a checklist of important things to consider before bringing a pet into the home:

"Responsibility: Do you want to be responsible for a pet 24 -7? Love, compassion, and care: Can you give to pets unconditionally? Time and attention: It takes time and attention to be a pet owner. Finally, there has to be an overriding understanding of a pet's needs. You have to understand how pets operate. They want love and all they want to be is part of your family. They want to please you," Ski explained.

"Pets are a lot like people - we all thrive on love and attention."

For more information on Scott Ski and his book "Dogged and Determined," visit www.ScottSki.net.