The Dog Who Came To Christmas: True Stories of the Gifts Dogs Bring

by Amy Shojai | Oct 12, 2021 | Dog Training & Care | 3 comments

It’s release day for a delightful holiday book, THE DOG WHO CAME TO CHRISTMAS. After two of the hardest years we’ve faced, true stories in this anthology bring smiles, virtual tail wags, and (dare I say?) some furry love to heal the bruises of the past.

THE DOG WHO CAME TO CHRISTMAS

I’m delighted to be included in this collection of 29 true stories holiday cheer. My story takes you back to the dog who inspired my pet-writing career–and converted my husband into a pet lover. Our first German Shepherd saved me in so many ways and taught lessons with a cheerful wag–but don’t all dogs do that? Of course, they do!

An Experienced Award-Winning Editor

Thank you to my friend and colleague Callie Smith Grant for inviting me to contribute and revisit that special canine who still lives in my heart. Callie selected the stories for the book and edited the anthology. She is the author of many published animal stories and several biographies, and she is the editor of the anthologies Second-Chance Dogs (awarded the Maxwell Medallion from Dog Writers Association of America), Second-Chance Cats, The Horse of My Dreams, The Horse of My Heart, The Dog Next Door, The Cat in the Window, The Dog at My Feet, and The Cat in My Lap. I know you’re going to love this book, too.

A Collaboration of Dog Lovers

I see many familiar names in the list of authors, among them Lisa Begin-Kruysman, Denise Fleck, Marci Kladnik, and Susan C. Willett. Others are new to me, and I can’t wait to read them all!

What a great opportunity to treat yourself–or your pet-loving friends! I can’t wait to read the stories (probably will read them to Shadow-Pup, cuz he loves a good story).

You can read an excerpt here.

And you can purchase your copy (Ebook, paperback, audio, hardcover) on Amazon here, or other places fine books are sold.

Interested in more dog books for gifting to your canine-loving friends? Check out all of Amy’s dog books!

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Franklin Steele on October 16, 2021 at 8:28 am

Nice!!!
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mollystar on October 13, 2021 at 5:26 pm

Looks like a fabulous book, Amy! Just bought a copy on Amazon—can’t wait to read it!! HO HO HO…Chris Davis
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- Amy Shojai on October 13, 2021 at 7:58 pm
  
  Merry Holidays!
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