A Dachshund Tale: Lessons Learned from My Dog - Hardcover

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.