13/05/2021
Exciting News! Many of you are aware that I took on an incredibly fearful lurcher called Maia through Forever Hounds Trust, a charity who specialise in homing sighthounds. Her numerous and deep-rooted fear issues made her very difficult to rehome and she had been in their care for 18 months before we found each other. As soon as I saw Maia, trembling at the back of her kennel, I was determined to help her through her challenges and give her the life she deserved. I took her home and began her rehabilitation.
'Fears, Tears and Cheers! – The roller coaster rehab of a fearful rescue dog' is a humorous, uplifting account that follows Maia through the first 12 months of her rehab. Packed full with explanations about what I did and why, it includes the strategies used to help her settle into her new home, learn to trust and overcome her numerous fears.
Maia wasn't alone on her journey as she had Tam, my golden retriever, at her side every step of the way - but all was not plain sailing. We follow the rather interesting dynamic of what happens when you mix a super kind, but slightly thuggish, wrecking ball of a golden retriever with a rather nervy lurcher with an incredibly high sense of self-preservation! Could they ever be friends?
Fears, Cheers and Tears! is relevant to anyone who has, or are considering taking on a rescue dog, for those interested in finding out what it takes to help troubled dogs through their issues, or for anyone who simply lives dogs and believes in giving them their best life.
Join us on Maia's journey through the highs, the lows and the OH NO's! as she adjusts to her new life and learns to embrace her future.
Fears, Tears and Cheers! retails at £8.99 plus postage and includes a donation to Forever Hounds Trust for every copy sold as grateful thanks for all their time and commitment to Maia whilst she was in their care.
It can be purchased directly from me via messenger, via my new page 'Tam and Maia's ongoing escapades' or by email at: [email protected]
