In this inspiring true story, a severely disabled rescue dog
positively changes the life of one veterinarian and the world.
Sometimes, the little things in life have the power to
change everything. Such was the case with Connecticut
veterinarian Melissa Shapiro, who was asked by a local animal rescue
organization to foster a barely two-pound puppy that was deaf, blind and morbidly
skittish.
Piglet--named because of his pink coloring--was added to
the family pack that included Shapiro's husband, three college-aged kids and
six other dogs. Through weeks of trying to calm and stabilize the traumatized
little puppy, Shapiro provided canine comfort through lots of love, the
familiarity of established routines and developing a touch-style of sign
language. When it came time to release the dog from foster care, Shapiro was
faced with a dilemma: Did she really want someone else taking care of a dog she
and her family had fallen in love with?
Thus, Shapiro
embarked on a new chapter where she adopted Piglet and decided to share
him--and the lessons of his life--with the world. His popularity soared on
social media, where he raised awareness about special needs rescue
organizations and other animal causes. This later led to Shapiro establishing
an educational outreach program where Piglet--severely disabled, yet a
joy-filled, loving teacher--helped children learn how to accept and work through
life challenges.
Shapiro's
inspirational memoir--candid details of her veterinary career, her family,
lovable Piglet and his incredibly sweet, resilient spirit--will win hearts.
Atria Books (Simon and Schuster), $26.00 hardcover, 9781982167165, 320 pages
Publication Date: August 3, 2021
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