The Dog Next Door: And Other Stories of the Dogs We Love

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Overview

A wagging tail. A goofy, floppy-tongued smile. An excited bark when your keys jingle in the door.

Dogs are truly one of God's finest creatures, a marvelous gift for us humans. They love us despite our faults and remind us to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life. They give us their all in return for food, play, and a scratch behind the ears.

The Dog Next Door is a delightful collection of true stories that celebrate the dogs in our lives. Inside you'll meet a timid standard poodle who conquers his fears to bring joy to others, a brigade of protective German shepherds, a friendly dog who pulls a young man back from the darkness of mental illness, a scruffy mutt who finds her calling, and many more. These warm stories will touch your heart and renew your spirit.

So curl up on the couch with the special dog in your life . . . and enjoy!

"Every dog has a tale to tell. This lovable collection of true and heartwarming stories celebrates the bond between dogs and humans. You'll be entertained, inspired, and touched by the ability of dogs to be instruments of God's miracles. These powerful stories will resonate with anyone who has loved a dog."--Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind

"There's nothing like a good dog story to reassure me that, despite the six o'clock news, the world is still a good place. And I truly believe that dogs make us more human. I predict that these uplifting and amazing canine tales will warm the heart of any animal lover."--Melody Carlson, author of The Christmas Dog

Callie Smith Grant is the editor of A Prince among Dogs and A Dickens of a Cat. She is also the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults, as well as many animal-themed stories and poems that can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmer's Journal.

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In the vein of Merle's Door and Marley and Me, this collection of nonfiction stories by Christian authors puts the reader on a leash and walks her on the path between God and the four-legged beasts that share the letters of his name (in English). Some of the stories make the link through Bible verses, while others are more oblique, with no direct religious references. Some of the authors are better writers, offering real insight into the spiritual relationship between dogs and their people, while others rely more on cliché, making their contributions feel hackneyed. Still, there is something for every Christian reader here: pastors will find fodder for sermons, and laypeople will find their religious worldview reflected and perhaps strengthened. Pictures of the dogs featured in some of the stories add to the connection between readers and the dogs, but scattered informational boxes of doggie facts are distracting and unlikely to be news to anyone who has ever had a dog. A sweet book, good for the Christian dog lover. (June)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780800734190
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 6/1/2011
  • Pages: 221
  • Sales rank: 393,441
  • Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

Callie Smith Grant is the editor of A Prince among Dogs and A Dickens of a Cat. She is also the author of several nonfiction books for young readers and adults as well as many animal-themed stories and poems which can be seen in Guideposts anthologies and in magazines such as Small Farmers Journal.

Table of Contents

Introduction Callie Smith Grant 11

A Walk of Joy Virginia Smith 15

They Protect Their Children Sherri Gallagher 20

When Scooter Met Scott Max Parks 30

Willie Nelson and the Open Tread Stairs Millie Martin 36

On the Train to London Andrea Doering 40

The Purpose-Driven Dog C.J. Darlington 43

The Dog Next Door Richard Meserva 48

Rescue on Round Top Mountain Sandy Cathcart 53

Coming Home Sherri Gallagher 59

Gift of Love Ann H. Gabhart 66

Seventy Times Seven Cindy Crosby 70

Share the Wealth Sherri Gallagher 74

Something a Lot like Love Alison Hodgson 80

The Rescued Dog Who Rescued Me Back Shanna Verbecken 89

Skippy Given Ellis 95

Vicki Kelly Pickett Bishop 101

You Just Never Know Catherine Ulrich Brakefield 106

A Dinah by Any Other Name Lorilee Craker 112

The Money Dog-Worth Her Weight in Gold Chrissy Drzewiecki 117

A New Calling Sherri Gallagher 121

Jack and Willa-A Love Story Alison Hodgson 128

TLC for the OES Judythe Morgan 133

Three-Legged Sentinel Roberta Hupprich 139

Respect Paul Ingram 145

A Saving Transformation Chris Pedersen 148

The Pound Puppy Dorothy C. Snyder 157

Tennessee and Me Brooke Nolen 160

The Dog of My Heart Pamela S. Thibodeaux 165

Sam and Tiffany Sally Tolentino 169

Taking Care of Ginger Blue the Beagle Barbara Warner 174

Bachernalia Linda B. Greer 179

Not a Boat, Not a Beaver-It's a Lab! Dee Aspin 183

The Foo Foo Dog Cathy E. Watkins 189

Love Once More Sherri Gallagher 194

The House in the Woods Anonymous 204

Acknowledgments 209

Notes 211

Contributors 213

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  • Posted May 19, 2012

    Wonderful Book!!

    This book is for any dog lover out there. Such endearing stories and as a dog owner I can relate to some of these stories. I love my dog so much and she is a big part of the family. Some of these stories had me in tears.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 10, 2012

    Best dog ever!

    Very good book to curl up with, and it makes you want a dog more than ever

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2012

    You.know.it

    Amazing book. Its a book that youll want to read over and over again and again and again.
    :* See You Laterrrr.<3

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 16, 2012

    I dont know person

    Hi rite back

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2012

    I don't know

    Is this book good. I am a dog lover because i have 2 and i loooove books with an eye catcher in them......please slmeone write a reveiw back!!!! Thanks so much!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 1, 2012

    Awesomw

    Awesome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 26, 2011

    Great read

    A must for any dog lover.

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