The Peace Puppy: A Memoir of Caregiving and Canine Solace

by Susan Hartzler

Overview

As one of 67 million Americans who serve as caretakers to their elderly parents, Susan Hartzler cared for her dad for three years, gaining profound insight into Parkinson's disease and the multifaceted challenges of caregiving. Throughout this period, Hartzler's rescue dog, Baldwin, a precious gift from her late mom, provided unwavering support.

This memoir offers a personal roadmap for those facing similar caregiving decisions. Thoughtful, tragic, and funny, it shows that, while demanding, caregiving can be a fulfilling endeavor, especially with a dog by one's side. The author's story will better prepare others in similar situations and encourage them to consider the value of a canine companion on their caregiving journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476694825
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	08/13/2024
Series:	Dogs in Our World
Pages:	233
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.47(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Susan Hartzler is an award-winning writer, blogger, and a public relations professional. She trains her own dogs, two talented Australian Shepherds who are both working actors and models. She volunteers her time as an evaluator for Therapy Dogs International and escorts her dogs to hospitals and schools to visit children in need.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. Dog Gone It
2. Embarking on a New Journey
3. Never ­­Fur-get
4. Life Is Ruff
5. Go, Dog, Go
6. For the Love of Dog
7. Love Me, Love My Dog
8. Bark Side of the Moon
9. Nectar of the Dogs
10. What Would Baldwin Do?
11. The ­­Dog-ter
12. Bone Voyage
13. Pee Mail
14. Yappy Hour
15. Dirty Paws
16. Doggie Paddling
17. Dog Eat Dog
18. Pack Loyalty
19. Bow Wow
20. ­­Paw-ty Animal
21. The Peace Puppy
22. You Can Teach an Old Dog a New Trick
23. Tall Tails
24. Downward Dog
25. Ruff Skies Ahead
26. Paws for Concern
27. Peace, Love and Belly Rubs
28. Keep Calm and Love Your Dog
29. Unleash the Hounds
Afterword
Appendix
Index