Waggytail Rescue's Bedtime Stories For People With Dogs

While most people who bring pets into their homes have good intentions, good intentions are too often not enough.
Millions of pets are discarded or surrendered to shelters each year in the U.S. the number euthanized also runs into the millions. Many of these lives would be spared if people simply were informed The purpose of this book is to provide key information that will help dog owners find lifelong happiness with their canine family members, while entertaining with select segments from talented writers and celebrities. Proceeds will benefit Waggytail Rescue, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.

Waggytail Rescue's Bedtime Stories for People With Dogs is a collection designed to entertain, enlighten and inform. The book consists of contributions from talented writers and animal loving celebrities, intermixed with essential educational bits from veterinarians, behaviorists, shelter personnel, and other animal experts.

The book will provide insight on the following common misconceptions and informational gaps that often result in dysfunctional parent and pooch relationships.

BEHAVIOR:
- Bringing a new dog into your family - By behaviorist Susan Ward
- How to greet a dog - special section on kids! By Laura Ide
- The Power of Positive Training - By Susan Ward
- Housetraining
- Importance of stimulating your dog physically and mentally. - By award winning agility trainer Misa Martin
- Understanding canine body language
- How to choose the right dog for you

HEALTH:
- Spay/Neuter (incl. benefits beyond just population control)
- Dental care (esp. pertaining to small dogs)- Diet/Nutrition (incl. health risks of canine obesity, the ever growing trend) - Poisons/No-no foods for pets
- First Aid in emergencies - until you can get to the vet
- How to know if your dog is sick
- Caring for your aging pet (including financial planning)
- Caring for special needs dogs

The Talented writers, artists, and celebrities will provide entertainment and eye candy. Canine themed essays, poems, stories, letters, recipes, photos, sketches will be intermittent with informative bits to keep reading fun and have readers turning pages eagerly for more.

Guest contributors include:

Moby

Dave Hill

Rev. Jen and Rev. Jen Junior

David Shankbone

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Waggytail Rescue, is a groundbreaking NYC 501 (c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent placement of animals, mostly small dogs.We are highly regarded members of the Mayor's Alliance for Animals and were recently recognized in TOMA as a top charitable organization.

We pride ourselves in providing a friendly but serious approach to rescue, and building a community of support through our extended family. Regular events include behavior workhops for adopters, helping to set the right track for lifelong compatible companionship.