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If I Should Die Before My Dog -- by Joe Connolly

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This isn't your typical book. It doesn't tell the reader a story the way a novel does. That being said, this book is really quite brilliant. Every dog owner needs to purchase this unique work.

Joe and Cathy Connolly have created the very voice of your K9 companion. As the title suggests, suppose you, a pet owner, die before your pooch? Or maybe you're injured and are no longer capable of caring for your dog. Would you be comfortable with your four-legged companion going to a new home that knows absolutely nothing about your friend? Those of us who have or have had dogs know they often become part of our families. They are almost like our children. If something happens to the owner, well, that pet could go to a new home that, while a good home, may not be a pleasant experience for your friend.

Joe and Cathy have put together a book, sort of similar to a medical file, that documents your dog's favorite food, sleeping habits, medical issues; it informs the new owner all about the things that frighten the pooch, that make him/her feel comfortable, or those bad habits Fido may possess and just how to deal with them. The book covers many aspects of a dog's life. It is, as I mentioned above, the very voice of your pet.

We plan ahead for our loved ones(children, spouse), in the event of our demise or incapacitation; but what do we do for our pets? They can't speak for themselves. The change in home and life circumstances are often scary and confusing for the dog. This book, to be completed by the pet's owner, is meant to make those unfortunate transitions easier for the dog. I suppose this might even be a book for cats as well, though it specifically deals with dogs.

If you have a pet you care about, give yourself peace of mind by assuring an easier move--should the unfortunate occur.



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