Tuff Guy
The Story of a Lost and Found Dog in Alabama
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The little dog, although you couldn’t tell by looking at him, was a purebred Maltese. The Maltese is a small dog. It is a breed which originated from the Mediterranean island of Malta. Malta is a lovely, warm island off of the coast of Italy with breathtaking natural beauty and a rich history. Unfortunately, for this Maltese, he was in the backyard of an aging mobile home in Archer, Alabama being gawked over by two people stoned out of their gourds with no idea of what to do with a stray dog that wandered into their yard.
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Every dog that has lived a life has a story. For those lucky enough to start and finish their lives in the same forever home, they are usually well known and documented with pictures, memories and stories from their families. "Tuff Guy" is the story of Tuff, a stray dog found in rural Alabama.
Tuff's story, existed only in his memory, and was not known to anyone who could speak for him. "Tuff Guy" gives voice to his memories and allows its readers insight into some, fictional as well as real, people and places in the part of the state of Alabama where this little Maltese came from. It is his story and their story. It is filled with laughter, sorrow, kindness and ignorance.
In Tuff Guy you will travel with human and cannine characters from the hardscrabble fields and forests of Alabama to the rolling plains and corn mazes of Iowa. In it, you follow the lives of those who touched and were touched by a little Maltese. Tuff, the dog, was the hub for bringing together the diverse lives, both fictional and non-fictional, that made up his life and made his life story one worth telling about.
About the Author
Monty Newport lives in Hoover, Alabama with his wife, Melissa, his daughter, Laurel, his son, Matt, as well as Q, Chloe, Kirby, Sissy, Gracie, Pistol Pete and occasional pups passing through to their forever homes. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Monty grew up in Omaha, Nebraska before moving to Alabama in 1971. Monty earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University. He is currently the Vice President of a software company.
Monty has always had dogs in his home, but has found it equally rewarding to help those dogs and cats whom have needed assistance in finding their forever homes. Inspired by Melissa's efforts with several rescue operations, Monty has been active in volunteering his time to aid efforts to help our four legged friends. Monty and Melissa were lucky enough to have spent time in Kanab, Utah, volunteering at the Best Friends Animal Society's "Dog Town". To see the work the volunteers and staff provide there was inspirational. Despite their and thousands of other good peoples efforts, there is still more work to be done. A portion of the proceeds from "Tuff Guy" will go to selected rescue groups to help them with their never ending efforts; helping those whom can't speak for themselves.