Rescue Dogs…
Rescue dogs are here to stay. You’ve gotta appreciate all the stories being told about finding a rescue dog of your very own. They need love. It’s that simple.
True, there have been some problem cases. But most of them, most of them, tell of dogs who give love back.
We’re faced with decisions, of course. A big dog rescue. Or a small dog rescue. What dog breed is best for me? Wich of the many rescue dogs is for me? Chihuahua? German shepherd? Retriever? Terrier? Pug? Golden Doodle? Cavapoo? Havanese? American bulldog?
Here’s a book review of a beautiful Soul Connection…
“Jean Alfieri knew when her eyes locked with those of a smooshy-faced little dog who sat inside a kennel at the Humane Society, that it was love at first sight,” we learned in a recent press release.
“After almost a decade of making memories, it was a labor of love for Alfieri to self-publish a collection of short story poems, ZUGGY THE PUG, presenting her precious pug some years after he died. She wanted to ensure that her fondest memories with her beloved pet would not be forgotten. More Zuggy books followed.
“In doing this, the author realized how much of our human legacy is lost within a single generation.”
Inspired, Jean Alfieri also created BLESSED TO BE ME and BLESSED TO BE YOUR DOG: Celebrate the Stories of Your Fur Hero to serve as guides for capturing and celebrating the stories of people’s lives with and without pets.
BLESSED TO BE YOUR DOG: Celebrate the Stories of Your Fur Hero, her latest work, offers over a dozen major and minor prompts, inspiring quotes, and coloring pages that make storytelling fun and easy. Half the prompts are meant to be answered by the human part of the equation while the other half encourage that human to tell stories from their pup’s point of view.
In a recent interview, Alfieri talked about a number of related canine pet topics:
- What makes the “soul connection” between dogs and people so special?
- How has the pandemic influenced people’s bond with their dogs?
- Do we really know what our dogs are thinking?
- How can pets continue to brighten our lives even after they are gone?
- What magical thing happens when we write memories down?
- Why does she love visiting schools? Talking about rescue dogs?
- How does she manage to be so prolific and what is she planning next?
Comments about BLESSED TO BE YOUR DOG:
“BLESSED TO BE YOUR DOG is a must-have for dog owners of any age, whether this is your first pup or your tenth. It provides a fun and easy way to capture wonderful memories with your special furry companion to enjoy for years to come. I cannot wait to create my own loving, lasting memorial for my beloved canine soulmate, Penny.” — Allison Waldvogel, CVA, associate director of Volunteer Services, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
“Walking through life with a beloved dog brings with it an abundance of experiences and memories to treasure. BLESSED TO BE YOUR DOG is an easy to use, and charming, way to reflect upon and capture those memories. This book is a lovely companion to your special relationship with your dog.” Lauren McCall — founder, Lauren McCall Animal Communication Academy
A great, great read. Recommended! An example of why we’ll all be celebrating National Rescue Dog Day again and again!
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IF SO, YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ WOLFBLOOD — MY MOST POPULAR ANIMAL STORY:
“I JUST READ WOLFBLOOD AGAIN FOR GOOD MEASURE. ONE FOR ANY WOLF LOVER. ENJOYED IT BUT WISH IT WAS A FULL LENGTH NOVEL.” – Gina Chronowicz @ginachron
“GREAT SHORT STORY! DOES REMIND ME OF CALL OF THE WILD, WHITE FANG…” – Evelyn @evelyn_m_k
An “entertaining and affectionate” narrative in the Jack London Tradition of a lone Gray Wolf and his quest for a place in the far-flung forests of the feral North. FREE TO READ ==> WOLFBLOOD: A Wild Wolf, A Half-Wild Husky & A Wily Old Trapper
Source: Jean Alfieri, PR Newswire & Civilized Bears.
About Jean Alfieri: “Jean Alfieri is an author, speaker, and rescue dog advocate. She worked for almost 30 years in human resources and organizational development in public and private industries. A nomad at heart, she currently lives with her husband and fur family in Colorado Springs. In addition to the Zuggy the Rescue Pug children’s books, she created BLESSED TO BE ME: Celebrate the Stories of Your Life. The self-guided journal offers over a dozen major and minor prompts, inspiring quotes, and coloring pages that make storytelling fun and easy. She loves to volunteer at her local Humane Society, where she meets great characters for her books, and some nice people too! Rescued is her favorite breed.”
See Jean Alfieri online at https://zuggythepug.com and https://jeanalfieri.com.
BLESSED BE YOUR DOG: Rescue Dogs, Adoption & Soul Connection – Book Review
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