A Dog Named BooA Dog Named Boo
The author, a professional dog trainer and behavioral consultant, shares the heartwarming story of her dog Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, who became an unlikely hero when he changed countless lives including hers, through his work as a therapy dog. (pets).
Lisa Edwards wandered into a pet shop on Halloween, well aware that the last thing she needed was a dog. But when she laid eyes on Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, something compelled her to make him her own.
The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a wobbly gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog. He has helped a mute six-year-old to speak, coaxed movement from a paralyzed girl, and stirred life into a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's. Ultimately, Boo gave Lisa the greatest gift of all -- faith in herself.
A beautifully written, heartwarming story full of little miracles that speak to the transformative power of animal therapy, A Dog Named Boo tugs at the heartstrings.
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- Thorndike, Me. : Center Point Pub., 2012.
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