LOST SOULS FOUND: by Kyla Duffy and friends at HAPPYTAILSBOOKS.com

LOST SOULS: FOUND!
INSPIRING STORIES ABOUT DACHSHUNDS
"REVIEWED BY BINGO'S BOOK BUDDY, MS. M,
WHO IS A RESCUE DOG HERSELF!"
Ms. M....Reviewer!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The book is made up of stories sent in by owners about their rescued or adopted dogs. Here is the way the book is broken down:

About Dachshunds:

• Of German, French and English descent
• Available in smooth, wire-haired, and long-haired varieties
• Elongated body with short legs
• Miniatures weigh 11 lbs. and under, standard Dachshunds weight between 16-32 lbs.

Why People Love Dachshunds:

• Shiny, sleek coat makes for easy grooming
• Friendly, playful, and lively
• Have big personalities
• Loyal and devoted to their owners

Why Dachshunds Can Be Challenging:

• Can be stubborn and difficult to train
• Tend to have a loud bark
• Can be prone to separation anxiety
• Require lots of attention
• Don't particularly do well with strangers
• Known to become overweight and lazy if not exercised properly
• Frequently suffer from back injuries and genetic diseases

Other Facts and Tips About Dachshunds:

• The AKC recognizes a wide variety of colors and markings for Dachshunds
• The word "dachshund" translates in German to "badger dog"
• Mummified dachshund-like dogs have been found at ancient Egyptian burial sites
• Long life expectancy (12-15 years)
• The litter size is usually 3-4 puppies
• AKC group: Hound

MY REACTION/REVIEW:

I found the stories to be interesting, funny, poignant, and very entertaining. It was nice to hear about so many different people and their "doxxies" and their stories. So many people sent in pictures and stories that I am sorry that Bingo and the family didn't send in about me, Ms. M! I know they always wonder how anyone could have given up a not quite two year old, house broken, sweet and loving, well behaved and very perceptive dog like me!

I liked so many of the stories. Many made me laugh while many made me cry. One funny one described people with MDS...or Multiple Dachshund Syndrome because we know that once you have one of us, two or three more is even better. I was touched by "Katrina's Little Angel" about the doxxies that survived Hurricane Katrina who were found abandoned in a puppy mill! GRRR!

"Don't Read this while You're Eating" is the story of a rescued dog named Skippy who was paralyzed and in a doggie wheelchair and how the new owner came to understand and care for Skippy while Skippy made the owner a better person for it.

I could go on and on, but what with DOG AND CAT BOOK DAY almost over, I am ready to collapse! I hope you all will look into Happy Tails Books--Stories of Hope and find one or more breeds you are interested in and will purchase a book as all the money goes to help these kinds of dogs as well as to help fight animal cruelty. Maybe you will even be an author by contributing a story. Thanks to Kyla and our friends at Happy Tails for introducing us to our first book that you can find reviewed here on our blog.

BINGO WANTS YOU ALL TO KNOW
THAT SHE HAS ORDERED A NEW HAPPY
TAILS BOOK AND TO BE WATCHING FOR
IT AS SHE MIGHT JUST BE PUTTING IT UP
AS A GIVEAWAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

THANKS TO MS. M AND TO
EVERYONE FOR PARTICIPATING IN
DOG AND CAT BOOK DAY TODAY!

READ A GOOD ANIMAL BOOK SOON!!!