Grand Prize Winner of the HEARTEN Award presented by the Chanticleer International Book Awards
Award Winner in the Animals/Pets: Narrative Nonfiction category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest
We can all make a difference.
Elementary-school teacher Diane Trull’s life-defining moment happened when her fourth-grade reading class saw a photo of a cardboard box overflowing with homeless puppies. Her young students were determined to save these lost pups and others like them. In that moment, the Dalhart Animal Wellness Group and Sanctuary—known as DAWGS—was born.
How Trull and her fourth graders started their own animal shelter is a story of dedication, commitment, and perseverance. Trull shares inspiring stories about animals and animal lovers of all ages in this moving story of hope and compassion.
DAWGS
is a testament to how love and a strong measure of determination can offer second chances—one animal, one child, and one day at a time.
“Get ready to feel a lot. This book is inspiring all along the way.”
—Bernadette Peters, award-winning actress
“I'm blown away.  I hope this story reaches thousands of readers.”
—
Susan Wilson,
New York Times
bestselling author of
One Good Dog
“I loved
! It will inspire you and warm your heart.”
Kristin von Kreisler, bestselling author of
An Unexpected Grace