Having adopted my own shelter dog, Max, seven
years ago, Fred and Donna Winters’ story was one close to my heart. The retired
couple from Michigan obviously cares a great deal about giving shelter animals
a chance. After the loss of one of their dogs they decide to give an older dog
a chance to have a ‘forever’ home and chose Vinnie from the Upper Peninsula
Animal Welfare Shelter, or U.P.A.W.S. for short. Donna’s book, Adventures With
Vinnie, is the true story of the Winters’ life with their Doberman Lab mix
named Vinnie.
Because of everything I went through with Max, I
could really relate to Donna’s telling of Vinnie’s antics during her own obedience
training. But unlike me, she didn’t get nearly as frustrated as I sometimes
did, even though Vinnie did some things that would really scare a pet owner.
The book deals with real life situations that
every pet parent must go through. The good, the bad and even the very sad. I
will mention that I was put off at some parts when the author describes her dog
pooping and puking…yuck! On the other hand, the reader is allowed an even
closer glimpse at Vinnie’s life, since there are 12 color pictures of him in
the book.
It’s a short read at only 60 pages long and
could easily be finished in one or two sittings. I loved the book and would
recommend it to young and old alike. After all, it’s about a dog, and who
doesn’t like dogs? But in reality, Vinnie’s story is a very real, raw, telling
of what it’s like to love a hard to love animal.
Note: I received a copy of this book from the
author in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and no
monetary compensation was received for my review.
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