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Giveaway REAL DOGS DON’T WHISPER by KELLY PRESTON @KellynMrMaGoo @pumpupyourbook

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Real Dogs Don’t Whisper

The award winning book, Real Dogs Don’t Whisper highlights my life journey caring for four special needs dogs and the life lessons they taught me along the way. The overall message within Real Dogs Don’t Whisper is about giving those with special needs a second chance. The book touches on integrity, unconditional love, leadership, trust, stopping abuse and opening your heart to receive and give both unconditional love and friendship. To lighten the message, I developed a co-author, Mr MaGoo; Mr MaGoo is my Lhasa Apso and he is larger than life. He adds humor within the book; sharing with the reader how life is so tough for him being the only male in the house and living with a crazy lady, me.

Mr. MaGoo is a nine-year-old Lhasa Apso and the book’s co-creator and co-writer. He is, in his own words, “the alpha and omega of all dogs – in the cutest and sparkiest, most fun-loving package ever.” Ignoring Kelly’s persistent eye-rolling, Mr. MaGoo has forged ahead with this project in an attempt to, as he puts it, “present the facts from a dog’s perspective. In other words, the correct, most accurate, most interesting, only-one-that-matters perspective,” to which he adds, simply, “Woof!”


About Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston is, first and foremost, an animal lover. Raised on a ten-acre property in a small town in Pennsylvania, she grew up with horses, rabbits, and – of course – dogs. When she left home after college, she acquired Gizmo, an irresistible Lhasa Apso that started her on a journey full of joys and sorrows, hopes and tribulations, frustrations, endless lessons in patience, and above all else, love. All of this has come at the hands (more precisely the paws) of Gizmo, Betty Boop, Buffy, Carla Mae, and the inimitable Mr. MaGoo.
Read the Excerpt
It was at that very moment I realized Carla Mae was not just an angry, aggressive little cuss I taught to play, dance, and cut loose. I saw Carla Mae for the first time, as she really was— a scared puppy who learned to mistrust those around her and who learned self-preservation the only way she knew how — by biting first and asking questions later. She was a frightened little dog who eventually found a greater lesson in letting go and learning to laugh and play and yes, of course—dance. Carla Mae, found unconditional love in our family and along the way, she learned to trust. Anyway, as for Dim-Bulb King, cooler heads prevailed that day and, lucky for him, his human finally dragged him away from us. But I sure learned something about my new sister that day.
Carla Mae turned out to be a competitive little tomboy and fair adversary. We love to play Kibble Attack—a game that involves her patiently planning preemptive Kibble invasions, only to be taken off guard by a MaGoo surprise maneuver, overrun and forever a close second only to me. She’s quite the copycat as well, often mimicking our moves. I’m not sure if she’s mocking us all, doing the “when in Rome thing”, or a little of both. What I do know is that I have learned to love Carla Mae and Carla Mae has learned to accept love and even try to nudge in on my petting time with the human and even with random human strangers in the house. She is loved and cared for and Carla Mae is no longer afraid… well, maybe a little afraid of King Crazy Dog, but who wouldn’t be? Other than me, of course.

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?
Ends 12/3/13
Pump Up Your Book and Kelly Preston are teaming up to give you a chance to win an autographed copy of Real Dogs and a Canvas Shopping tote!
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·         By entering the giveaway, you are confirming that you are at least 18 years old.
·         One winner will be chosen to win an autographed copy of Real Dogs and a can shopping tote 
·         This giveaway begins November 25 and ends December 6, 2013
·         Winners will be contacted via email on Monday, December 9, 2013
·         Winner has 48 hours to reply.
·         Giveaway is open to U.S. only 
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  6. I have four dogs and love them all dearly. I can’t wait to read your book and gain some more understanding of how their very funny minds work!!

  8. Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I do not want to give too much away, but, my goal with this book is to help raise awareness for special needs pets (humans too); and, as you follow my journey and challenges that I overcame, I hope to inspire and give hope (especially for women and young adults that may have or facing abuse).

    Mr MaGoo plays a very important role, he provides humor and helps teach us, just to live in the moment and enjoy the gift that God has blessed us with called life.

    Happy Thanksgiving
    Kelly and Mr MaGoo
    http://www.realdogsdontwhisper.com

  10. I love reading about dogs. I have a little puppy dog and she seems almost human. I know by her actions exactly what she wants. She’s very loving, caring, obedient and loves to give kisses & hugs. She knows she’s love and she’s the biggest baby, sweetheart. When I’m down in the dumps she knows and it helps me when she on my lap or in my arms, she makes everything better.
    After reading the excerpt I would love to win so I can read this book “Real Dogs Don’t Whisper:. Thanks for the awesome book giveaway!
    Donna Harris
    donna_squaw_1952@yahoo.com

  12. I’m behind on this one but just wanted to say I thought this book sounds good and I will be looking for a copy to read!

    cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu