Dogs: The Family We Choose

Dogs: The Family We Choose by Melanie Steele. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781938417320.

Every once in a while, a dog enters your life and changes everything. Our dogs stick by us through thick and thin, never disapproving and always waiting for us. As Mordecai Siegal, author of over 30 books about dogs, cats, and horses stated, “Acquiring a dog may be the only time a person gets to choose a relative.” His words ring true and give expression to the deep love we have for our canine companions. Preface by Denis J. Marcellin-Little, DEDV; Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University “The human-canine bond is unlike any other in the world. Through their love, friendship and undying devotion, our dogs show us the very best qualities in ourselves. Their companionship enhances and enriches our lives in ways no other animal can.” -Dennis B. Sprung, President & CEO, American Kennel Club Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit canine medical research. Author: Melanie Steele has bred many of the top winning AKC registered Greyhounds in the United States over the last 20 years. Dogs carrying the GrandCru, reg. prefix have won over 75 Best in Shows and amassed titles internationally. Melanie and her husband, Jack, have spent most of their lives together in the company of dogs—lots of dogs. They are dedicated to canine research and the betterment of the lives of all of our dogs. Photographer: Holli Murphy is a well-known dog photographer who photographs and shows dogs throughout the United States and Canada. Holli resides on the South Shore of Nova Scotia and is the co-owner of Stonerose Rottweilers. www.hollimurphy.smugmug.com Foreword: Dana Perino is a Fox News Contributor and co-host of The Five. Former White House Press Secretary, George W. Bush administration including at the Department of Justice after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Perino lives in New York and South Carolina with her husband, Peter McMahon, and their dog, Jasper.