“Angelic Tails”: Wet Noses, Warm Hearts

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May 12, 2011

I am excited to announce the publication
of my newest book, “Angelic Tails.” This book focuses on a different type of angel, our most furry, loyal protectors: dogs.

“Angelic Tails” is a collection of 30 true stories from ordinary people who experienced God’s extraordinary grace through heavenly canine companions.
The stories challenge readers to reconsider their conception of angels—from a dog saving a newborn’s life, to a pooch protecting St. John Bosco on dangerous streets for more than 30 years.

In the end, for all who see through the eyes of faith, this book is evidence that God can use even muddy paws and cold noses to fulfill his purposes.

You can order “Angelic Tails” online at Amazon.com or Loyola Press.com—and for a limited time, Loyola Press is offering autographed copies of the book. Check out Tails’ Facebook page for more info and for pictures of our angel-like pets!

Here’s an excerpt from the chapter, “Baby’s Best Friend”:

The baby usually had a bottle about 4:30 in the morning, and on the morning of May1, Pam got up to prepare it, laying the baby on his back on their large bed, with pillows all around him and a single nightlight on.

Troy (Pam’s husband) went into the shower to get ready for work, and Bullet–Pam thought–was still drowsing near the crib. Lately he seemed to need more sleep.

But Bullet wasn’t sleeping. Suddenly Pam heard him bark, and a few seconds later he came skidding down the hallway to the kitchen, ears flapping, whining urgently and insistently.

“Bullet, stop!” Pam told him. “Do you want to go out?”

It was rare for Bullet to bark, even odder if he wanted out this early. But no. Bullet ran back down the hallway to the bedroom, then turned toward Pam. He looked up at her, and barked again, jumping off the floor, as if to say, “C’mon!” Bullet was too old to be jumping. What was going on?

The baby! Suddenly Pam realized that Bullet was trying to alert her. She hurried after the dog, following him into the darkened bedroom. What she saw stunned her…