The Tiny Dog with the Huge Heart
This book is intended to inspire compassion and empathy in readers of all ages through the story of the life of a real dog named Bernie. The book also shines a light on the work of a non-profit organization, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, located on the coast of Central California.
This book is intended to inspire compassion and empathy in readers of all ages through the story of the life of a real dog named Bernie. The book also shines a light on the work of a non-profit organization, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, located on the coast of Central California.
This book is intended to inspire compassion and empathy in readers of all ages through the story of the life of a real dog named Bernie. The book also shines a light on the work of a non-profit organization, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, located on the coast of Central California.
The Tiny Dog with the Huge Heart was born out of my connection with Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR), a non-profit located on the Monterey Peninsula on the central coast of California. POMDR has story after story of dogs and people which their organization has helped over the years. I wanted to find a way to contribute beyond becoming a foster, something that would keep giving. The fun part about this project is that I found a way to create the images using technology, applying a phone app to photographs I assimilated from real-life Bernie’s parents. This little dog, Bernie, which became a sort of healing ambassador to every foster dog that passed through the couple’s home, amazed me. I knew that Bernie’s story would touch people even long after he passed. He would be the one to help me help POMDR.
POMDR’s primary mission is to be a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people. They find loving homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and for senior dogs in shelters. POMDR also provides volunteer and financial assistance so seniors can keep their pets with them as long as possible. Proceeds of this book will go to help POMDR fulfill its mission.
If you’re interested, you can learn more about POMDR here: www.peaceofminddogrescue.org.
“Your writing and Bernie’s personality are a most powerful combination! Can’t thank you enough for creating this. ”
“My youngest, Emma (8), came to me holding The Tiny Dog with the Huge Heart. She told me, “It’s my new favorite book to read when I want to feel calm.” Bernie’s gift will continue on thanks to your beautiful book!”
“The book is so beautiful and awesome! Thank you so much for the lovely gift! And tell Stephanie she’s amazing for what she created!”