For Every Dog An Angel 

For Every Dog An Angel 
6 3/4 x 5 1/4  Jacketed Hardcover
ISBN-10     0965922529
   ISBN-13  9780965922524

$9.95

If you are welcoming a new puppy into your home... celebrating the forever dog in your life... saying good-bye to a beloved dog companion... For Every Dog An Angel is the perfect way to remember that timeless connection to your special four-legged friend.

Filled with colorful illustrations on every page, this charming little book will delight dog lovers.  If you or someone you know is dealing with the loss of a pet, this book has proven to be a great comfort for young and old alike.

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A portion of all proceeds is donated to animal sanctuaries, rescue centers and other organizations that work on behalf of homeless and suffering animals on our planet.

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"For Every Dog An Angel speaks to a dog lover's heart. If you've never had a dog companion this book will give you a picture of what it's like. It's like magic."
~The Oregonian

"The book's sweetness, along with its depth, brought me to tears. The vibrant, pastel-colored illustrations in For Every Dog An Angel are quite extraordinary."
~ Pet Life Magazine

"Whimsical language and pastel watercolors will mesmerize children of all ages."
~ Dog Fancy Magazine

Have you ever felt a magical connection to one special dog in your life?

What kind of dog is that? It was a question author Christine Davis heard many times over the years whenever she and her dog, Martha were out together. Part Poodle, part Bouvier and part shag carpet was the answer always given. But Martha was much more than that. She had been born in the author's arms in 1982 and the two had been constant companions as they traveled together through life's many adventures.

In 1995 Ms. Davis felt the time had come to leave the corporate workplace and pursue her true heart's calling. She felt that with Martha by her side she could discover her life’s purpose. Her journey led her to a woman of Native American descent, who asked the author what she was prepared to give up. She called it giveaway. Whenever you are inviting something new into your life, she said, you need to make space for it.

A few months later Martha became mysteriously ill, and the first of many visits was made to the emergency veterinary clinic. Certain it was her role to heal her beloved companion, the author consulted with people in various fields from around the country hoping to find a cure for Martha's illness. She watched as Martha stopped eating and eventually slipped into a coma. On a bright sunny day in October 1995 she held her friend for the last time as the doctor administered the injection that stopped the beating of the one heart the two had shared for 13 years.

Martha's loss left Ms. Davis devastated and without direction. She visited a wise friend and talked about falling off her path. But Chris, her friend said, this IS your path - it just doesn't look the way you thought it would look. Seeking words of inspiration, the author searched for a gentle book that might lift her spirits and bring her some comfort. Unable to find a book that understood her feelings of loss and spoke to her heart, Ms. Davis wrote For Every Dog An Angel as a way of acknowledging the special relationship she and Martha had shared.

Shortly thereafter the author and her husband were adopted by Jake, a Border Collie and German Shepherd mix who needed a home and some people to love... and herd. Where will he sleep the animal shelter form asked. Anywhere he wants to was firmly written in. So Jake took his place on their bed and in their hearts. He was presented with lots of squeaky toys and things to chew on but over the first week they all disappeared. One day the author was sitting by the rock garden that had become Martha's final resting place, wishing Martha and Jake could have known each other. She noticed a rubber ball sticking out of the ground, and with a little digging exposed the rest of Jake's toys that he had buried at Martha's gravesite. Jake had offered his "gifts" to Martha in appreciation. At that moment the author knew that somewhere in a place called "Forever" Jake and Martha had met and he had thanked her for making a space for him. And Martha had welcomed Jake home.

From the author:

"On June 14, 2006, my beloved Jake crossed over the angel bridge to be with Martha and all the other critters who have shared my life. It is hard for me to believe he is gone. Memories upon memories are floating in my now broken heart. Jake was a joyous creature, and I know he would not want me to be sad. One day the smile will return to my face, and I will be able to remember only the magical moments we had in our many years together.

Since I first wrote For Every Dog An Angel people have asked me if a person can have more than one "forever dog." There is only one answer....YES! Jake was very much my forever dog, just as Martha was. They were completely different spirits, and brought me very different gifts, but they will always have a forever place in my heart.

I will miss you, Jake. Fly through those starry skies until, one day in the future, we can be together again."