A Dachshund Tale: Lessons Learned from My Dog

My Forever Puppy is the special term of endearment the author said to her precious miniature dachshund every morning of her long life. A Dachshund Tale Lessons Learned From My Dog was conceived during those first sorrowful days following the passing of the author's beloved dachshund, spurred by her deep desire to forever engrave upon her heart what her dog's life meant to her. The author invites any others who are grieving the loss of a beloved fur baby to share the journey with her and consider the meaning and impact of their precious one on their life. While the author can't promise this process will completely ease your hurting, she believes it can help others begin to turn their sadness into a forever celebration of their sweet little angel. And eventually, it may turn their tears of mourning into smiles of remembrance.

About the Author
Bridges, Annette: - "Annette Bridges is the founder of Ranch House Press, a publisher of books, journals and more that empower, encourage and entertain and she hosts women's retreats! Annette is on a mission to help every woman realize that HER STORY is extraordinary, valuable and noteworthy. She has published three memoir short story books of special interest to women, one coloring storybook for children, and one youth cookbook for beginners. She has also published an adult coloring book and an inspirational quote book. She has created the Color Your World Journal Series where she introduces her approach to niche journaling. And now she is publishing a pet loss book to honor her precious 17-year old dachshund Lady - her heart's companion that will forever be missed! Before writing books, this former public school and homeschool educator spent a decade writing instructive and light-hearted columns for Texas newspapers, parenting magazines, and spirituality websites. Annette lives on a North Texas cattle ranch with her husband John and lots of cows."Vernon, Lesley: - Lesley Vernon is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer who lives near Philadelphia along with her family and sweet Maine coon cat, Roma. From an early age, Lesley has loved drawing and doodling, filling the pages of many sketchbooks. She credits an enthusiastic high school art teacher for inspiring her to pursue art more seriously. After achieving a bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Lesley's explored a variety of artistic avenues, including print, web, illustration and vinyl decals. In addition to the arts, Lesley has a great love of the outdoors. While living in Maine, she and her husband, Stephen, spent nearly every weekend hiking and camping in the White Mountains or along the rocky Maine coastline. The natural world has provided Lesley with plenty of inspiration and has been the subject of many paintings and sketches during her life. Now a mom of two young boys, Mason and Ryder, Lesley loves sharing art with her children through coloring, finger painting, and other hands-on crafts. Her family enjoys hiking the rolling hills and woods of Pennsylvania and taking weekend trips to the seashore.