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Penny The Railway Pup
Penny's story is the fourth in Brian L. Porter's award-winning rescue dog series and features a tiny terrier, abandoned in a particularly cruel manner, and her subsequent adoption and life with the author and his family. From being attacked and needing emergency surgery, to days out at the coast, chasing seagulls, and stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful. Read her charming story, a welcome addition to the Family of Rescue Dogs series.
98 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2019
About the author
Brian L. Porter
62 books71 followersFormerly a member of the Royal Air Force, Brian L Porter is an award-winning author, and a dedicated dog rescuer, with the distinction of having more than twenty Amazon #1 bestsellers to his name. He has written under three pseudonyms, with bestsellers coming under each of his writing guises. The majority of those have come under his Brian L Porter name with four coming under his Harry Porter and Juan Pablo Jalisco names.
Nowadays, he divides his time between writing his popular Mersey Murder Mystery series of books, and his immensely successful true-life Family of Rescue Dogs series, all featuring the dogs that form part of his own family, and all having been Amazon #1 bestsellers.
Nowadays, he divides his time between writing his popular Mersey Murder Mystery series of books, and his immensely successful true-life Family of Rescue Dogs series, all featuring the dogs that form part of his own family, and all having been Amazon #1 bestsellers.
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June 11, 2019
Another Rescue Just In Time
Penny The Railway Pup is the 4th story in Brian L. Porter’s Family of Rescue Dogs Series. I have read them all. I am a dog lover though my lifestyle doesn’t allow for pets at the moment. So, I read books that include pets in the stories. When I happened upon this author’s books about his rescue dogs, I knew I’d be reading them all.
Brian L. Porter’s writing style is very friendly and easy to follow. We learn how he and his wife, Juliet, choose which dogs they can help. As Porter writes about the lives of these dogs, from their near death experiences or horrific ways they are abandoned, we learn how much Brian and Juliet care for their animals. Following the series, all of the rescue dogs need medical treatment. Sasha, for one, endures lifetime canine epilepsy. That’s a huge responsibility to take on. Then, when the Porters were considering adopting Penny, the star of this story, they knew Penny had a long way to go to overcome her initial trauma.
The Porters are saints on earth. Though they cannot adopt every dog needing help, they average about a dozen dogs in their home and under their care most of the time. Just like human children, these pets need medical attention and other maintenance. The Porter’s love of animals seem to be the motivation for rescuing these dogs.
If you love dogs and want to read heartwarming stories, read this story focusing on Penny, the railway pup. Read the series. Learn about Brian and Juliet and the dogs they save, and be thankful there are selfless people like these who care.
Penny The Railway Pup is the 4th story in Brian L. Porter’s Family of Rescue Dogs Series. I have read them all. I am a dog lover though my lifestyle doesn’t allow for pets at the moment. So, I read books that include pets in the stories. When I happened upon this author’s books about his rescue dogs, I knew I’d be reading them all.
Brian L. Porter’s writing style is very friendly and easy to follow. We learn how he and his wife, Juliet, choose which dogs they can help. As Porter writes about the lives of these dogs, from their near death experiences or horrific ways they are abandoned, we learn how much Brian and Juliet care for their animals. Following the series, all of the rescue dogs need medical treatment. Sasha, for one, endures lifetime canine epilepsy. That’s a huge responsibility to take on. Then, when the Porters were considering adopting Penny, the star of this story, they knew Penny had a long way to go to overcome her initial trauma.
The Porters are saints on earth. Though they cannot adopt every dog needing help, they average about a dozen dogs in their home and under their care most of the time. Just like human children, these pets need medical attention and other maintenance. The Porter’s love of animals seem to be the motivation for rescuing these dogs.
If you love dogs and want to read heartwarming stories, read this story focusing on Penny, the railway pup. Read the series. Learn about Brian and Juliet and the dogs they save, and be thankful there are selfless people like these who care.
July 12, 2019
Penny The Railway Pup - Review by Martha A. Cheves
"Until recently there was a gypsy encampment on the waste ground near the railway station. There was a knock on my door and two little girls were standing there, maybe eight to ten years old, with the older of the two holding a puppy in her arms. You could tell they were sisters just by looking at them. They told me they'd been out playing and saw that the gypsies had gone so they went to take a look in the field near the station where they'd camped, in case they'd left anything behind. From the scruffy state of their clothes, their white socks covered in mud and muck, and their dirty faces, I could tell they'd had a really good time exploring the old gypsy site. They walked towards the railway station, and on the other side of the fence, they saw something moving a few yards along the tracks. They soon realized it was a little dog. They followed the fence and realized that the puppy had a rope round its neck and that the rope was caught up on the track. They knew that if a train came along the poor little puppy would probably be hit and killed by the engine. They climbed the fence and ran to the puppy. It took a few minutes to free it from the track and the elder girl picked her up and reassured her." This was the rescue of the little puppy that became Penny the Railway Pup.
"The whole meaning of the word 'pet' when applied to a dog, speaks to me of a member of the family, one who shares the home and the life of their owner, not a 'thing' to be kept outdoors in all weathers and left to suffer in a freezing kennel or worse during the rages of winter. Even working dogs, kept as guard dogs for example, need warmth and comfort in the depths of winter, otherwise how can they be expected to fulfill their role of protecting their owner's property?" - Brian L. Porter
I have read all four of the Rescue Dog books and can't help but admire Author Brian L. Porter and his family. The love, affection and care that they provide for those that probably wouldn't make it otherwise shows me how much we forget about what we call 'our animals.' He is totally correct in reminding us that they aren't just pets, they are members of our own family and should be treated as so. If you're a dog lover, this is a must read book. If you aren't a dog lover, read it anyway and maybe you'll become one.
"Until recently there was a gypsy encampment on the waste ground near the railway station. There was a knock on my door and two little girls were standing there, maybe eight to ten years old, with the older of the two holding a puppy in her arms. You could tell they were sisters just by looking at them. They told me they'd been out playing and saw that the gypsies had gone so they went to take a look in the field near the station where they'd camped, in case they'd left anything behind. From the scruffy state of their clothes, their white socks covered in mud and muck, and their dirty faces, I could tell they'd had a really good time exploring the old gypsy site. They walked towards the railway station, and on the other side of the fence, they saw something moving a few yards along the tracks. They soon realized it was a little dog. They followed the fence and realized that the puppy had a rope round its neck and that the rope was caught up on the track. They knew that if a train came along the poor little puppy would probably be hit and killed by the engine. They climbed the fence and ran to the puppy. It took a few minutes to free it from the track and the elder girl picked her up and reassured her." This was the rescue of the little puppy that became Penny the Railway Pup.
"The whole meaning of the word 'pet' when applied to a dog, speaks to me of a member of the family, one who shares the home and the life of their owner, not a 'thing' to be kept outdoors in all weathers and left to suffer in a freezing kennel or worse during the rages of winter. Even working dogs, kept as guard dogs for example, need warmth and comfort in the depths of winter, otherwise how can they be expected to fulfill their role of protecting their owner's property?" - Brian L. Porter
I have read all four of the Rescue Dog books and can't help but admire Author Brian L. Porter and his family. The love, affection and care that they provide for those that probably wouldn't make it otherwise shows me how much we forget about what we call 'our animals.' He is totally correct in reminding us that they aren't just pets, they are members of our own family and should be treated as so. If you're a dog lover, this is a must read book. If you aren't a dog lover, read it anyway and maybe you'll become one.
June 6, 2020
Another short story I listed to about tiny terrier, abandoned tied to a railroad track in a cruel manner and the woman who saves her and names her Penny. Penny's has changes and fears to overcome but the love and understand of this woman touched my heat.
Penny overcomes being attacked and needing emergency surgery and a few days out at the coast, chasing seagulls, and stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful.
I look forward to reading and listening to more of the Family of Rescue Dogs series.
Penny overcomes being attacked and needing emergency surgery and a few days out at the coast, chasing seagulls, and stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful.
I look forward to reading and listening to more of the Family of Rescue Dogs series.
October 31, 2021
This is the fourth of Brian Porter's books about the dogs he has rescued, Penny. Thanks to the author’s accessible style, the reader feels as though the author is talking to them, introducing the various rescued dogs, but his family and the vets too. Poor Penny’s life, from the near-start when found cruelly tied to a railway line to being attacked and savaged with horrendous injuries, and on to her splendid life with her doggy companions and the Porter family that looks after her so well. I read the book in record time, fascinated, following the drama in the life of Penny.
November 21, 2022
My First Puppy
This was a great read. It was personal for me as my first puppy, when I was7, was named by me as PENNY. Unfortunately Penny got into some ground water that resulted in her death. Throughout my life I’ve been fortunate to have many dogs and during my formative years were my best friends and confidant.
The author is very talented and I can’t wait to read the others written.
This was a great read. It was personal for me as my first puppy, when I was7, was named by me as PENNY. Unfortunately Penny got into some ground water that resulted in her death. Throughout my life I’ve been fortunate to have many dogs and during my formative years were my best friends and confidant.
The author is very talented and I can’t wait to read the others written.
July 17, 2024
Such a heartwarming story
I loved the fact that you saved so many dogs and brought them a warm and loving home. You have been living my dream. The most we have rescued were 4 at once. Now we rescue senior dogs as we are seniors. We have always had dogs through our 65 years of marriage. We loved them all. Now have rescued a senior American Fox Hound. Thank you for being so loving and kind to save so many.
I loved the fact that you saved so many dogs and brought them a warm and loving home. You have been living my dream. The most we have rescued were 4 at once. Now we rescue senior dogs as we are seniors. We have always had dogs through our 65 years of marriage. We loved them all. Now have rescued a senior American Fox Hound. Thank you for being so loving and kind to save so many.
June 13, 2021
Penny
I absolutely love The books on Brian and Juliet’s pup family. I did feel a bit weepy at the end of Penny’s book. Probably because Penny is getting up there in age.Books like these kept my mind occupied during the pandemic. Thank You.
I absolutely love The books on Brian and Juliet’s pup family. I did feel a bit weepy at the end of Penny’s book. Probably because Penny is getting up there in age.Books like these kept my mind occupied during the pandemic. Thank You.
April 19, 2023
Rescued Dog finds Love
A heartwarming tale of a intelligent and happy dog who lives a wonderful life. She joined a family that had a large group of dogs, all rescued from horrible circumstances. A story for all the dog lovers.
A heartwarming tale of a intelligent and happy dog who lives a wonderful life. She joined a family that had a large group of dogs, all rescued from horrible circumstances. A story for all the dog lovers.
October 10, 2019
Such sweet stories the deplorable narration almost grows on you
My Full Review
My Full Review
November 5, 2021
Another great story of rescue
This is the fourth book I have read about a dog being rescued and the beautiful life the Porter family has given her.
This is the fourth book I have read about a dog being rescued and the beautiful life the Porter family has given her.
July 8, 2019
Brian Porter writes about their dogs the way a father would write about his playful yet ever loving children who never, ever grow up! Personalities burst out of a puppy's furry heart into whimsical frolic and acceptance in the warm and caring environment that is provided for them. Penny the Railway Pup is no exception, full of misadventures, near tragedies, and rascally escapades with some familiar doggie faces such as Cassie the Mad Ferret and motherlike Sasha, she who began this wonderful series of books. The author skillfully hides his grief at the passing of many of his furry friends over the Rainbow Bridge and weaves their stories, too, into Penny's tale. Old age overtakes us all eventually and the dogs are liable to the vagaries of mortality, but in the meantime, as the years pass, they play and love almost as they did in better and younger years. This book is the fourth in the series of the author's Family of Rescue Dogs. Human companions, furry companions, and human family emerge as loving as the author, and remind us that family can be all inclusive regardless of behavior, age, accidents, or species.
July 26, 2020
A story to remember
Brian and his wife Juliet seem to become a focus of attention whenever a rescued puppy needs a new home. When they heard that a pup had been rescued from a railway line they couldn’t wait to see it, egged on by their eager children. Having already acquired a whole family of rescued dogs over the years you’d have thought they would have been more cautious. But no, the moment they set eyes on the black and white terrier with a long waggy tail they fell in love with her. Discarding the name Pancake given to her by Lisa the lady at the vets who had been looking after her, they decided to call her Penny, as she appeared to have spent most of her life in a pen.
Despite settling down without difficulty in her new home and being loved by the family and dogs alike, Penny was soon to face a number of new challenges that she was finally able to overcome with the help and encouragement of her owners. A delightful story and one to be recommended to anyone who loves pets.
Brian and his wife Juliet seem to become a focus of attention whenever a rescued puppy needs a new home. When they heard that a pup had been rescued from a railway line they couldn’t wait to see it, egged on by their eager children. Having already acquired a whole family of rescued dogs over the years you’d have thought they would have been more cautious. But no, the moment they set eyes on the black and white terrier with a long waggy tail they fell in love with her. Discarding the name Pancake given to her by Lisa the lady at the vets who had been looking after her, they decided to call her Penny, as she appeared to have spent most of her life in a pen.
Despite settling down without difficulty in her new home and being loved by the family and dogs alike, Penny was soon to face a number of new challenges that she was finally able to overcome with the help and encouragement of her owners. A delightful story and one to be recommended to anyone who loves pets.
June 9, 2019
When Brian and his wife, Juliet, learn that a rescued puppy needed a new home, they immediately set out to see the dog. It seems that the pup had been rescued from a railway line by two young children. Of course, Brian and Juliet, who already had several rescued dogs at home, fell in love with the pup the moment they saw it.
Nevertheless, despite now having a safe and wonderful new home, there were some new challenges Penny had to overcome.
This is such a delightful read. Those readers who hate to see, or even read about the bad treatment of animals, will enjoy this wonderful, true story of how a dog's life was turned around. You may even want to follow up Brian and Juliet's devotion to rescued dogs, by checking out his other books in the series.
Nevertheless, despite now having a safe and wonderful new home, there were some new challenges Penny had to overcome.
This is such a delightful read. Those readers who hate to see, or even read about the bad treatment of animals, will enjoy this wonderful, true story of how a dog's life was turned around. You may even want to follow up Brian and Juliet's devotion to rescued dogs, by checking out his other books in the series.
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