Award-Winning Book Illustrates the Value of Adopting a Pet
Ann Pregosin demonstrates the importance of filling your life with animals in her book "The Dogs Who Grew Me," which is newly released in paperback.
(PRWEB) October 29, 2003
“She mixes breed history, advice on training, stories about her particular dogs and autobiography so seamlessly that you feel the rhythm of her life. Her narrative ability echoes Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot’s series….And scattered among the anecdotes are enough training tips that anyone interested in getting one of her breeds would find the book a trove of information.”
Aline McKenzie, Dallas Morning News
“'The Dogs Who Grew Me,' by Ann Pregosin, is a memoir of the author’s six dogs from childhood to the present, and the life lessons she learned from each dog.”
Cleveland Plain Dealer
“The Merial Human-Animal Bond Award was presented for the work best exemplifying the relationship between people and their dogs to Ann Pregosin, author of ‘The Dogs Who Grew Me’…. Pregosin's overall message: We should all open our minds to canine wisdom.”
Steve Dale, AnimalPlanet. com
“'The Dogs Who Grew Me' recounts the invaluable life’s lessons the author learned with five distinct breeds of dogs.”
Dog & Kennel Magazine
"The Dogs Who Grew Me: A Tribute to the Six Dogs Who Taught Me What Really Matters in Life"
Ann Pregosin
October 2003 ISBN 1-931868-52-2 $12.95
6” x 9”, Paperback, 205 pp.
Dulles, VA: There are more than 60 million pet dogs in the U. S. Ann PregosinÂ’s life was molded by six of these dogs. Because of her dogs, Ann Pregosin won the 2002 Merial Human-Animal Bond Award for her book "The Dogs Who Grew Me: A Tribute to the Six Dogs Who Taught Me What Really Matters in Life." Newly released in paperback, "The Dogs Who Grew Me" is now a special tribute to AnnÂ’s dog Tyler, who recently passed away.
"The Dogs Who Grew Me" is a memoir of a life gloriously lived with dogs and illustrates how they can have a profound affect in our lives. The six dogs in Pregosin’s life have been: Moppet, the sweet little American cocker spaniel from her childhood; Della, the sleek black Great Dane; Timber, the wolf hybrid; Boo, an iron-willed Rottweiler; Daisy, a chocolate American cocker spaniel; and Tyler, a Bernese mountain dog. Pregosin recounts the stories of how each dog came into her life and what each taught her. Pregosin also explores myriad dog issues––from the American Kennel Club standards (and departures) of the five breeds and their history to the adventures of owning a dog. She explores the nature versus nurture debate, medical issues, dog breeders, boarding facilities, housebreaking, and obedience training. In the end, all six of Pregosin’s intrepid “teachers” showed their beloved mistress simple but profound truths about perseverance, patience, joy, motherhood, the foibles of excessive rigidity and self-defeating aggression, the gift of good health, adjusting to age as youth gives way, accepting death as part of life, and the importance of really living the life that is given to each of us.
"The Dogs Who Grew Me" is the winner of the 2002 Merial Human-Animal Bond Award. Given by the Dog Writers Association of America at their annual banquet on February 9th, 2003, the award recognizes the work that best highlights the special bond between people and their treasured pets.
“The competition for the Merial Human-Animal Bond Award is very stiff and typically draws more entries than any other DWAA special award,” said DWAA contest chairperson Liz Palika. “'The Dogs Who Grew Me' is a lovely tribute to several dogs who taught the author valuable life lessons while giving her unconditional love. It brings to life the important relationship between people and their pets, and provides a unique look at how, over time, the companionship of some special canines helped a sensitive young girl become a writer, wife and mother.”
Ann Pregosin is a frequent contributor to animal and general interest magazines including Dogs, Ladies Circle, Ladies Home Journal, and Working Woman. She contributed to Fox News Channel’s “Pet News,” providing news on medical, training, and breed specific issues and new products for dogs. Pregosin has in-depth knowledge of the American cocker spaniel, Great Dane, Siberian husky, malamute, Rottweiler, Bernese mountain dog, and wolf hybrid. Tyler, the Bernese mountain dog featured in this book, appeared on “Pet News” and a national Lysol commercial. Pregosin is the author of How Not to Kill Your Houseplants. Pregosin lives with her family in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
