Great Dog Stories
Authors: M. R. Wells
Stories
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
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The information shared by the authors is from their personal experience and should not be considered professional advice. Readers should consult their own dog care professionals regarding issues related to the health, safety, grooming, and training of their pets.
In some cases, names and minor details of stories may have been changed to protect privacy.
GREAT DOG STORIES
Copyright © 2012 by M.R. Wells, Kris Young, and Connie Fleishauer
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Wells, M. R. (Marion R.), 1948-
Great dog stories / M.R. Wells, Kris Young, and Connie Fleishauer.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-7369-2882-3 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-4239-3 (eBook)
1. Dog owners—Prayers and devotions. I. Young, Kris, 1953- II. Fleishauer, Connie. III. Title. BV4596.A54W452 2012
242—dc23
2011016828
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We joyfully dedicate this book
to the great dogs and people in our lives,
and to our infinitely greater God,
who made us all.
How fitting that the dogs we love are pack animals. We are too. This book would never have been birthed otherwise. Thanks to all who lent a paw by sharing their stories or praying for us. Thanks to our agents, Mark and Janet Sweeney, who shared our vision and helped make it come true. Special thanks to Nicole Overbey, DVM, for giving our manuscript a top-notch veterinary checkup. And huge gratitude to our amazing team at Harvest House Publishers! You win best in show, and we are so blessed to have you!
Most of all, we are eternally grateful to our awesome God, who gave us dogs and stories and invites us into His!
It Takes a “Pack” to Write a Book
When We Fail, God’s Love Doesn’t
It’s What’s Inside That Counts
The Dog That Stuck Closer Than a Brother
Come to God as Little Children
Now You See Her, Now You Don’t
Vengeance Is Mine, Sayeth the Dog