Friday, November 9, 2012

Pump Virtual Book Tours Presents: Real Dogs Don't Whisper by Kelly Preston

It was at that very moment I realized Carla Mae was not just an angry, aggressive little cuss I taught to play, dance, and cut loose. I saw Carla Mae for the first time, as she really was— a scared puppy who learned to mistrust those around her and who learned self-preservation the only way she knew how — by biting first and asking questions later. She was a frightened little dog who eventually found a greater lesson in letting go and learning to laugh and play and yes, of course—dance. Carla Mae, found unconditional love in our family and along the way, she learned to trust. Anyway, as for Dim-Bulb King, cooler heads prevailed that day and, lucky for him, his human finally dragged him away from us. But I sure learned something about my new sister that day.

Carla Mae turned out to be a competitive little tomboy and fair adversary. We love to play Kibble Attack—a game that involves her patiently planning preemptive Kibble invasions, only to be taken off guard by a MaGoo surprise maneuver, overrun and forever a close second only to me. She’s quite the copycat as well, often mimicking our moves. I’m not sure if she’s mocking us all, doing the “when in Rome thing”, or a little of both. What I do know is that I have learned to love Carla Mae and Carla Mae has learned to accept love and even try to nudge in on my petting time with the human and even with random human strangers in the house. She is loved and cared for and Carla Mae is no longer afraid... well, maybe a little afraid of King Crazy Dog, but who wouldn’t be? Other than me, of course.

About The Author
Kelly Preston is, first and foremost, an animal lover. Raised on a ten-acre property in a small town in Pennsylvania, she grew up with horses, rabbits, and – of course – dogs. When she left home after college, she acquired Gizmo, an irresistible Lhasa Apso that started her on a journey full of joys and sorrows, hopes and tribulations, frustrations, endless lessons in patience, and above all else, love. All of this has come at the hands (more precisely the paws) of Gizmo, Betty Boop, Buffy, Carla Mae, and the inimitable Mr. MaGoo.

Mr. MaGoois a nine-year-old Lhasa Apso and the book’s co-creator and co-writer. He is, in his own words, “the alpha and omega of all dogs – in the cutest and sparkiest, most fun-loving package ever.” Ignoring Kelly’s persistent eye-rolling, Mr. MaGoo has forged ahead with this project in an attempt to, as he puts it, “present the facts from a dog’s perspective. In other words, the correct, most accurate, most interesting, only-one-that-matters perspective,” to which he adds, simply, “Woof!”

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My Review:
What compassion and beautiful Heart Kelly Preston has. This story will make you both laugh and cry. It is such a heart warming, page turning read.
We have Mr MaGoo...he is the delightful co-author. He does seem to have a big focus on more treats. He tells it like it is about the other members of his Canine family.
Mr MaGoo came into Kelly's family as her one doggy "love" crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Soon MaGoo is followed by Betty Boop and Buffy, and then Carla May. Some of the problems both medical and behavior came from their Puppy Mill breeding, and abuse. Some suffered from physical and sexual abuse. It makes me sick...how could they? The Epilogue is sad, but unfortunately it is part of life. I could not put this book down once I started. This is a book for any dog lover, and I am. Kelly has experienced the unconditional love that dogs give us.

I received this book through Pump Your Book Virtual Book Tour, and was not required to give a positive review.

2 comments:

  1. Author Kelly Preston has a big heart and it shows in her book. She has such patience with special needs dogs.

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  2. I think I like to read this book to my daughter, she LOVES animals, especially dogs.

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