The Stolen Dog by Tricia O'Malley

In The Stolen Dog, Tricia O'Malley  shares her family's experience when their dog was stolen and how they recovered him through their own hard work. 

From The Stolen Dog website:

When Briggs, a Boston Terrier, is stolen from his family's deck and shoved into a waiting car, a chain of event unfold that shakes the city.  The Stolen Dog follows Tricia and Josh, Briggs' owners, as they fight a force unknown, enduring death threats, psychic interventions, false leads, fake set-ups, and the threat of dog fighting. 

A heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting story of love, fearlessness, and hope - a captivating view of the best and worst of humanity - The Stolen Dog will make you hug your pets closer.

The Stolen Dog is a true story about how scared O'Malley was for her dog and how her family refused to give up hunting for him, even when it meant going into the worst areas of their city, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Stolen Dog is available on Itunes, Nook, Amazon and Kobo.  It will be available in print soon.  A portion of all proceeds will be donated to animal rescues.

*We are announcing this new book as a public service to our readers.  We did not receive a copy of this book and we have not read it.

Wordless Wednesday: I See You

Rosie

Senior Dogs Available for Adoption: Tuesday Tails

Oran - Adoptable Senior Black Lab Mix at Stray Rescue of St Louis

 Oran is 12 1/2 year old, male black Lab mixed breed dogs available for adoption from Stray Rescue of St Louis.  According to shelter staff:

Oran is one of the most loved dogs ever rescued.  He's quite the character.  Very sweet and friendly.  He loves to do for long, leisurely strolls and is a perfect gentleman on a leash.  He would do best in a home where he is the only pet unless it is a dog like his girlfriend, Josephine.

Oran is eligible for Stray Rescue's Seniors For Seniors program. Senior citizens (preferably, but not limited to, those on a fixed income) who adopt an older dog are able to do so without paying the adoption fee.  If necessary, Stray Rescue will provide food and medical care for the life of the dog.

Josephine - Adoptable Senior Shepherd Dog at Stray Rescue of St Louis

 Josephine is a 9 1/2 year old female Shepherd mixed breed dog.  Here's what Stray Rescue shelter staff has to say:

Josephine is one of the sweetest dogs we've ever rescued.  She was found in a horrible area of town with her 3 little puppies.  She had a makeshift home for them underneath a dilapidated house.  She did a wonderful job keeping them safe and healthy. 

Josephine's puppies have already gone to their forever homes, but Josephine is still waiting.

She was a very, very sick girl and under strict orders from the vet that she was not to exert herself in any way.  It was touch and go for a few months, but now she is the picture of health.  She still has a slight cough that she'll probably alwasy have.  This is due to scarring of her trachea.  Since this is a pre-existing condition, Stray Rescue will cover the cost of her medicine.  It's just a pill she takes twice a day.  Put it in some braunschweiger and she'll gobble it right out of your hand.

She has the cutest little nub for a tail.  We've never seen it stop wagging.  You can even bring her home for a few days to see for yourself that she'll fit in perfectly at your house.  Just be prepared for lots of kisses.

For more information about Oran or Josephine, contact the Stray Rescue Pine Street Animal Shelter at 314-771-6121

Founded by Randy Grim, Stray Rescue of St Louis sold purpose is to rescue stray animals in need of medical attention, restore them to health, and place them in loving adoptive homes.  Virtually all of the pets they save have been abused and neglected.  Stray Rescue is a no-kill organization that believes rescued animals often make the best pets.  Given a second lease on life and in return for a little affection and attention, these remarkable animals reward their new owners with a love and loyalty unmatched anywhere.


We're participating in the Tuesday's Tails blog hop hosted by Dogs N Pawz.  This is the blog hop that features shelter pets.  Find a pet at your local animal shelter or rescue and join us!  Please help spread the word about these beautiful animals via social media and let's find them forever homes!

Monday Mischief: Green Dog Toes and a Winner

Mother Nature continues to have different ideas than we do about spring.  As each variety of flower, blooming shrubs and tress begins to bloom their hearts out, along comes a storm and the petals are on the ground.  Lots of rain, high winds, and even some hail add to the "fun."

In between storms, we run around cutting bouquets to enjoy in the house and try to keep up with mowing grass.  

Yesterday the Dog Daddy jumped the gun and began mowing when it was definitely still too wet and lush.  (You know what's coming, right?)

Technically, Rudy is a yellow Lab.  In reality,  he is a white boy.  

At least he was white.

 Now he's a white boy with green feet!

And in other mischief related news...  

We have a winner in our book giveaway!  

Congratulations to Larrielle P.   

She was selected by Random.org as the winner of a paperback copy of It's Just A Dog by Russ Ryan.    

Larrielle, I need your shipping information within the next 24 hours or an alternate winner will be selected.

Dog Song Saturday: Dogs Dogs Dogs

It's Saturday!  Time for a dog song at Talking Dogs.  We've got one with a tempo that will wake you up!  Dogs Dogs Dogs (Just Want to Pet You) is a fun original song by The Brunswick Project.

Go get a cup of coffee so you're fully awake.  You don't want to miss any of this fast paced dog video.  Go ahead, we'll wait.     You'll see all kinds of dogs - doing all kinds of things and it's barking good fun.

Grab a dog.  Sit. Stay.  Relax and enjoy Dogs, Dogs, Dogs.   Fetch more dog song music videos at Talking Dogs, plus learn why we do this crazy thing every week.  Scroll down below today's featured video and explore some wonderful blogs in today's Pet Blogger Hop.  Then, have a fabulous weekend!