Not A Used Dog, At All
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Bald Mr. Coleman, the animal shelter manager, sat at his desk finishing a peanut butter sandwich. He had a big space between his front teeth and and even bigger smile.
"What kind of dog are you looking for? Big dog? Little dog? Fast dog? Slow dog? Furry dog? Slick dog? Quiet dog? Noisy dog? Sitting dog? Jumping dog? We have them all. And oh, by the way, all the dogs have more hair than I do!"
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About the Book
Not A Used Dog, At All won Best Children's Book from Dog Writers Association of America and Dogwise Best Book Award for 2010. Matt only wants a fluffy pet store puppy, not a 'used' dog from the shelter. When he reluctantly meets a homeless dog, he learns some truths about shelter dogs, store bought puppies, and the difference a kid can make in the world. In Not A Used Dog, At All, Matt finds out that sometimes the best outcome is the one you didn't expect.
About the Author
Carol Erickson, an Emmy winning news reporter for KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is well known for promoting pet adoption and responsible care of animals in her TV reports. She has hosted the station's "Ask the Vet" segment for more than a decade. In her role as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Carol can be counted on to remind viewers to protect their pets during extreme weather conditions. She earned a diploma in Canine Behavior Counseling because of her interest in how dogs think after observing her shelter dog Riley.
The recipient of the Pennsylvania SPCA's Media All Star Award, Carol has a grown daughter and shares her life on a New Jersey farm with dogs and horses.
Author's profits from this book will be donated to animal shelters and rescue groups.