Synopsis
Born a runt, Rascal is destined to be an underdog. Despite what looked like an unbreakable bond with the daughter of the family who bred her, Rascal’s devotion is discarded when the mother loses her job, forcing the family into a financial crisis. Bitter and resentful toward a dog they can no longer afford to keep and who was never really wanted, the family throws out the young dog like garbage. Driven out to the country and left roadside, Rascal has nothing but a few pieces of kibble to help her survive the night.
Abandoned and alone, Rascal must learn to fend for herself and embark on a harsh and dangerous journey through wolf terrain in the mountain wilderness of Northern California. Along the way, she meets new families and strangers and is given many names. But will she ever settle with one family and one name? A Dog of Many Names is a courageous story of survival, seen through the eyes of a scared and desperate dog who just wants to love, be loved, and be given one last name.
Amazon – This Book releases July 6th, 2021
Review
This story follows the life of one dog, or at least part of her life, as she moves from family to family and also having to survive on her own in the wild. For anyone that is an animal lover, this story will punch you in the gut when you realize some things about one of the “owners” and watch as she works to thrive on her own in the wild.
Rascal (her first name) had a wonderful family and a good life until things go wrong at home and she is forced out. From there it is a journey on learning to fend for herself, learning to trust others, and just trying to survive day to day without a human providing food to her.
This was a quick read but an enjoyable story despite the hardships we watched Rascal (and all her other names) endure. There are many responsible pet owners out there but there are just as many that are not as you will see with the one that names her Ilse. I have rescued two dogs and while one was lucky to have been dumped or lost by an owner, the other had to fend for herself much like Rascal. Trust has to be earned. It takes Rascal a long time to trust again and who would blame her?
We give this book 4 paws up.
About the Author
DOUGLAS GREEN is the author of the widely-acclaimed 2015 book The Teachings of Shirelle: Life Lessons from a Divine Knucklehead, and runs the advice website AskShirelle.com, based on the wisdom in the book, which he was taught by his ridiculous dog. Released from decades in the entertainment business for good behavior, he directed the film The Hiding Place and now works as a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, specializing in children and teenagers.
