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Informally - Part of the Buddy Book Series
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Get ready to laugh...A Lot!!
The touching, true story of an excessively mischievous dog that had been shuffled from owner to owner due to his crazy behavior. He was on his way to meet his fate at the local shelter when a mere coincidence connected him with his current owners. While he... read more
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Summary edit
The touching, true story of an excessively mischievous dog that had been shuffled from owner to owner due to his crazy behavior. He was on his way to meet his fate at the local shelter when a mere coincidence connected him with his current owners. While he no longer had to switch homes, the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Buddy: A rambunctious golden retriever who initially was not given a chance. Once he found his family, both his and their life changed for the better.
- Brandi: Buddy's adopted sister (golden retriever). Sweetheart of a dog.
- Toffee: Newly adopted sister(Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever). Has some issues but learns as she goes.
- Michael and Elizabeth: Owners of dogs
Quotes edit
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“It has been said that change is good. No one said it would be easy.”
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Being a hero to someone, even if it is a dog, is a feeling like no other. Though it can be frustrating, it can be the most rewarding thing to give someone a second chance at a happy life.
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Things are not always what they seem. Sometimes a little perseverance and a lot of patience can work wonders. Look into the heart of the issue and it is there that you will find your true
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stop and smell the roses—or in his case, the pretty cactus flowers. Life is too short.
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It has been said that change is good. I don’t remember anyone saying it was easy.
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Setting & Locations edit
- Long Island, NY: This is where Buddy was both born and adopted
- Las Vegas, Nevada: Where Buddy and his family moved
- New York and Las Vegas
- Long Island
First Sentence edit
My first encounter with Buddy was at a festive New Years Even party: I was dressed in my best outfit purchased specifically for this occasion while enjoying a delicious, freshly-mixed cocktail of vodka, cranberry and lots of ice. While involved in typical party conversation, I was not really focusing on anything else in the room around me, nor did I think it was necessary. I have to admit I did see him out of the corner of my eye, but it was just too late. I didn't think he would actually do it, but there it was-that look in his eye and all too satisfying smirk on his face. There was absolutely nothing I could do. I tried to move out of the way, but it all happened way too fast. I went from standing up enjoying a drink and remarkable conversation, to having my mid-section pummeled by this giant ball of fur. He already had my free hand in his mouth pulling me down, tail wagging one hundred miles per hour and I was now wearing my delicious drink on my brand new clothes.
Table of Contents edit
Table of Contents for Finally Home: Lessons on Life from a Free-Spirited Dog
Introduction
Chapter 1-Summer of ‘99
Chapter 2-Thursday December 21st, 2000
Chapter 3-A New Life
Chapter 4-Getting to Know Each Other
Chapter 5-A Friend for Buddy
Chapter 6-Training
Chapter 7-Comfort Level
Chapter 8-Road Trip
Chapter 9-Drinks!
Chapter 10-Vegas, baby!! March 6, 2006
Chapter 11-More Rocks?
Chapter 12- Miscellaneous Oddities
Chapter 13-Another One?
Chapter 14-And Then There Were Three…
Chapter 15-The Three Musketeers
Chapter 16-Senior Years
Appendix A
Small Tangent...and I Promise I’ll Stop
Appendix B
Buddy’s Favorite Treats:
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Rescuing a Dog IS Rewarding: Rescue Dogs are not throw-away dogs. Yes, they may have bad habits that may have developed from a lack of training and they may even be a lot of work. But the truth is that they will be your loyal companion through thick and thin. Once you get to know each other, you'll wonder how you ever got along without them!
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Informally - Part of the Buddy Book Series. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Parker (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Elizabeth Parker (Cover Artist)
- Elizabeth Parker (Designer)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Elizabeth Parker
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 2,2010
ISBN: 978-1451523201
Page Count: 164
Publisher: Elizabeth Parker
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 2,2010
ISBN: 978-1451523201
Page Count: 164
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 636
Subjects edit
- Books › Home & Garden › Animal Care & Pets › Dogs
- Books › Entertainment › Humor › Cats, Dogs & Animals
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Memoirs
- Books › Nonfiction
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Spirituality › Personal Transformation
- Books › Home & Garden › Animal Care & Pets
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Family & Childhood
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Free Previews: Free previews of the first two chapters
- Author Website
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