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November 19, 2022 · 2:24 pm

Celebrating Murphy’s 9th birthday and senior dogs everywhere

Friday was Murphy’s 9th birthday. Well, that’s the day we’ve chosen to celebrate. With rescue dogs, details like date of birth remain a mystery. Murphy could actually be 7 or 11 or any age in that range. Rescue animals reinforce the idea that age is just a number.

Murphy received yummy treats and a giant stuffed gator toy.

We have a gift to offer in return. Now through Nov. 22, the e-book version of Slow Dog is free! Please share with family and friends and maybe even give a copy as a gift over the holidays.

Thanks to all of you who have purchased a copy. Slow Dog is now an Amazon best seller!

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September 17, 2022 · 3:25 pm

I’ve written a children’s book!

I’m excited to announce that I have written a children’s book, Slow Dog. I never expected to write a book for kids, but my rescue dog Murphy inspired me to take the leap.

Sometimes it’s rewarding to step outside of our comfort zone and look at life from a different perspective. When I adopted my senior mixed breed dog Murphy, I knew one of the challenges for me would be to adjust my fast-paced life to his decidedly slow-paced one. It was a deliberate choice as I knew it would benefit my overall well-being.

While Slow Dog doesn’t have any specific ties to dementia, it does celebrate moving at one’s own pace. That’s a helpful lesson for all caregivers.

Slow Dog is available in paperback and e-book formats on Amazon. Part of the proceeds will benefit metro Atlanta animal rescue organizations.

A big thank you to illustrator Lana Lee who captured Murphy’s special spirit so well.