Before You Were Mine

Before You Were Mine by Boelts, Maribeth. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780399245268.

Adopting a shelter dog comes with unconditional love, but also many questions. A little boy imagines what life was like for his new dog before he adopted him from a shelter. Maybe he had a boy who loved him, but the family had to move and couldnt keep him. Maybe he belonged to someone who didnt appreciate how mischievous puppies can be. Maybe he was treated badly. But the most important thing is that now, he can be shown all the love hes been missing. Because this dog is home. Winner of the Humane Society KIND Childrens Picture Book Award and the ASPCA Henry Bergh Childrens Book Award, this touching story celebrates all who support, care for, and adopt shelter dogs.