Named a Best Feel-Good Book by The Washington Post
In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers
Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could
Love**, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience,
kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog.**
When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny
deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering,
she doesn't hesitate to say, "yes." Little does she know how that
decision will transform her, her family, and legions of admirers
destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup.
One of the most anxious dogs Melissa had ever encountered, the
traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the
Shapiro household--which included Melissa's husband Warren and their
three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After weeks of
reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and
his extraordinary spirit emerged. Melissa soon forged a powerful bond
with Piglet, allowing the two to communicate without sound or visual
cues.
Two months later, when the day arrived to say good-bye to the now
dashing, six-pound pink boy dog with the larger than life spirit,
Melissa faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could she hand him over to
someone willing to give Piglet the full-time attention he required or
could she adapt her schedule and her household to make a permanent place
for him in her life and work? Of course, the answer was simple: love
would find a way.
Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became
part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of
Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of
Piglet's infectiously positive mindset. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of
a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this
heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach
the power of empathy, love, and kindness.
