The Adventures of Celtic: The Long Journey Home
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When all of the dogs were outside of the dog pound, I felt this great sense of accomplishment. In fact, for a long time, I just looked around and smiled. There was a basset hound running in one direction, a poodle running in the other and two German Shepherds chasing each other like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in that cartoon Tyler and I always watch. “Wow,’’ I thought to myself. “I can’t believe how happy these dogs are to be free.’’ I took a deep breath and smiled. I just knew I should receive some type of “Dog of the Year” award for what I had just pulled off. Then it hit me. Tyler was not there. My Grandpa was not there. Dad and “The Mama” were at home. And Colton was probably out with his friends. I, Celtic, had just let 100 dogs out of the pound. But not one of us knew how to get home. “Hey, little one,’’ barked a big Irish setter named Leprechaun. “Thanks for letting us out. But do you know where I live? Which way do I need to go to get back to my house?’’ “Yea, Jose,’’ said a Chihuahua named Taco. “I need to find my casa, man. I am late for a big fiesta. Take me to my crib, Jose.’’ All of the sudden I started to sweat. What had I done? I got all of the dogs out. But now they had nowhere to go. “Just sit tight, guys,’’ I told the group, which was getting mighty restless. “I will think of something.’’ I had nothing. All I wanted to do was run. But if I ran, everybody would run after me. And, sooner or later, they would realize I was just as lost as they were. “C’mon, man,’’ said Bruiser, a big bulldog who had a serious sinus infection. “Surely, you have a plan. Don’t tell me you got us out and now are going to leave us high and dry.’’ “No, way,’’ I said. “I will get us to a safe place and then we are all going to have to follow our nose.’’ Just then, I looked into the pack and saw another dog that looked just like me. Then, I turned around and there was another dog that looked just like the other dog. What is going on?
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About the Book
As Celtic navigates his way through the city to try and lead a group of dogs to safety, he realizes the importance of daily walks, and the fun things dogs can do when they are not chained to a leash. The book is a must read for any family thinking of adopting a pet from the animal shelter, and emphasizes the importance of family. It also sets the stage for the fifth-and-final book in the five-part series -- The Adventures of Celtic: Going for the Gold,” which is due to come out this spring.
About the Author
Todd Hveem is an award-winning author who has always gotten a kick out of watching dogs tilt their head, wag their tail, and bark for no particular reason. He loves to put words in animals’ mouths and try to imagine what they must be thinking as they go through their daily routines. In April of 2012, Hveem was stricken with pancreatic cancer. He was given only a short time to live, but he continues to have a bright outlook on life and take life one day at a time. One of the huge bright spots in his life is the relationship he shares with Celtic, who has done and will do almost anything imaginable. He loves sports and spending time with his family. He also enjoys a great game of tug-of-war with the Celtic, the star of the five-part series “Adventures of Celtic.”