In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley
and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, "a beautiful,
inspiring" (Laura Schroff, New York Times bestselling author) memoir
about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink
dog.
When 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 "puppy with a purpose" (Good
Morning America).
The anxious and 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 goodbye to the now
dashing, six-pound pink dog with the larger-than-life spirit, Melissa
faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could she hand him over to someone
willing to give Piglet full-time attention or could she adapt her life
to make a permanent place for him? Of course, the answer was simple:
love would find a way.
Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His
Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little
puppy who teaches the power of empathy, love, and kindness. "Feeling
hopeless? Pick up this book, savor its heartwarming messages, and share
it widely. It is that good" (Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of Canine
Confidential).
