Built by Heart tells the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of how an idea became DFW Pug Rescue-and how determination, mistakes, crazy circumstances, unexpected heroes, and a whole lot of pugs kept it alive for more than three decades.

This isn't a polished story where everything went according to plan. Because almost nothing did.

It's the story of figuring things out, solving one problem after another, and refusing to quit.

In Built by Heart, you'll discover stories such as:

And that's barely scratching the surface.

Fred Campos is the founder of DFW Pug Rescue Club, Inc., one of the nation’s longest-running breed-specific rescue organizations. It’s an all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing ALL pugs, regardless of age or medical condition. What began as a personal commitment has grown into a mission spanning more than three decades, helping thousands of pugs find safety, care, and a second chance.

Before turning his experiences into this book, Fred built a successful career in software sales, representing several prominent information technology companies. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a Texas native who earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas.