“For every pet parent who knows there’s no such thing as ‘just a dog,’ this collection of uplifting glimpses into the lives of ordinary-turned-extraordinary dogs and the people who love them is a tail-wagging good read.

Thanks to the rescue dog who saved her life after a traumatic brain injury, Carmen Leal went from saying she’d never have a dog to becoming an advocate for man’s best friend. Carmen volunteered at a local rescue shelter by writing bios and social media posts, applying for grants, and helping to save and re-home over 6,500 dogs from a high-kill shelter.

This endearing anthology includes stories that celebrate the bond between canines and humans including:

• Buddy the beagle who went from living chained under a porch to becoming the town’s only therapy dog

• Heavenly Joy, the frightened Chihuahua who changed the life of a grumpy old man

• Bogey, an abandoned mixed-breed trained by prison inmates and adopted by his forever family

I Chose You is a collection of memorable, beautifully written stories of dogs rescued by people and, ultimately, people rescued by dogs. If you like four-legged friends and happy endings, you’ll love Carmen Leal’s touching collection of heart-warming stories.

Fetch a copy of I Chose You, the feel-good book that resonates with anyone who has ever loved a dog.

What Others Are Saying!

“There’s a particular “twisting of the heart” that takes place every time I read a dog rescue story. Perhaps it’s because my own dogs are rescues. Or maybe it’s because I’ve fostered over 40 rescue dogs over the past four years. I see the need. Daily. I’m so thrilled to discover this beautiful collection of stories featuring these imperfectly perfect rescue pups. They deserve the very best and these stories drive home that point. I Choose You has won my heart!” — Janice Thompson, author of Paws for Reflection: 50 Devotions for Dog Moms