The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special
by Sunny Weber
Category: Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12), 246 pages
Genre: animals/pets
Publisher: Pups & Purrs Press
Release date: Oct 6, 2017
My Review
Being a huge dog lover I can count on one hand how many years I’ve not had a canine companion in the last 40 some years. Most of the dogs I brought home were either from shelters or they were abandoned by my home. I took them in, loved them and got back way more than I gave. To read about Max was heart breaking. Taken from his mother, abused and neglected by his adopted owners, I wept for this brave dog and couldn’t stop reading his story, hoping he’d find his happy forever home.
I normally avoid books about abused animals like the plague. Something compelled me to give this series a try. It touched me in so many ways and I’m thrilled to be able to recommend it to readers of all ages.
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Synopsis
Can a dog like Max go from years without a bath to unconditional love and acceptance?
Or will his new family abandon him again?
Puppy Max doesn’t have the easiest start in life. He faces hunger, living alone outside, a vicious dog next door, and menacing raccoons. Just when he thinks it can’t get any worse, he is abandoned at an animal shelter.
Max is rescued and fostered in a home complete with canine companions – Miles, a benevolent fellow Australian Shepherd, and cantankerous, bossy little Muffin. He also lives with three cats, two parakeets, and one incredible mistress.
Fans of classics like Black Beauty, Thomasina, and Beautiful Joe, which feature redemptive bonds between animals and people, will find The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special offers a touching tale of love and triumph.
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About Author Sunny Weber
Sunny Weber has over 25 years of experience in animal welfare advocacy. She is a professional humane educator and believes compelling storytelling reflects her passion for seeing the world through the eyes of the animals she teaches about.
Real stories are Sunny’s key to making deep impressions on young minds, for the future of animal welfare lies in sensitive people who will have the power to alter the negative impacts of previous generations and bring about positive change for all inhabitants of our planet.
Sunny has developed educational programs regarding compassion, respect, and care of domestic and wild animals. She writes extensively on animal issues in fiction, non-fiction, and blogs.
Sunny lives in Colorado with dogs and cats. Their yard is a Certified Backyard Habitat for birds, squirrels, rabbits, pollinators, and any other creature with fur or feathers who wanders in.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Linked-In
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Thank you so much for sharing this heart-warming book series. Every dog lover will want to check this out.
I’m so happy I read this. The next books moved me just as much:)
Sounds like at least Max had a happy ending. I think I’m in overly sensitive dog mode right now because it’s coming on the first Thanksgiving/Christmas season without Booker. I’m definitely putting this on the wishlist though.
It must be hard without Booker. I swear I still hear the clicking of my dog, Lassie’s, toenails on the floor and she’s been gone for several years.
I hate animal abuse stories too, but it sounds like this has a happy ending😁
I was worried about Max. This story touches your soul:)
This sounds really good. I used to not be a dog person, but I had a stray lab come to my house and adopt me. The rest is history!
Yep, history! My last two dogs were both strays:)
Thank you for your kind review! Max did indeed find his happy forever home and spent his life surrounded by love and support–as all dogs deserve. Thanks for your time reading and commenting on my work. Best wishes to you and your canine companions~Sunny
Max stole my heart! What a wonderful dog. And I’m so happy I read this!
This sounds amazing. I’ve read ALL the ones in the blurb. I’m sure I’d be heartbroken and love it. Fantastic review.
I’m so glad I read it, and the next two books also:)
OMG Laura I am weeping just reading your review! You can imagine what that book would do to me!!!!!
I cried and I smiled!
All dogs are special. I cannot understand how anyone can do anything but love them. This sounds like a touching read.
You just look in their eyes and see their souls!
Being a dog person myself, I’m thrilled to see your review of this book! (I think it’d make a great Christmas present for animal lovers.)
I just finished the next two books and loved them too:)
Awww! This does sound like it would be quite a touching book. I will have to give it a try myself. I’ll make sure to have some kleenex on hand. 😉
Yep, you’ll need plenty of tissues!
i like books that get my emotion in an uproar and this one sounds like it would do just that. great review
sherry @ fundinmental
It would get you, Sherry and I think you’d love it too:)