Smiley: A Journey of Love

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Product Description While working as a veterinary technician, Joanne George heard about a puppy mill not far from the clinic and embarked on a rescue mission with her co-workers. On that special day, Joanne met Smiley for the first time. He had been born without eyes and with dwarfism and because of his time in the puppy mill, Smiley was suffering from serious anxiety. While the other dogs rescued that day were found loving homes, Smiley was going to need some extra special care. Nothing happens without practice and patience and Joanne and Smiley learned both those traits together. Gradually Smiley was able to walk off-leash and started greeting Joanne at the back door. She gave Smiley a loving home and he taught her patience, understanding and acceptance. It soon became evident that Smiley would become a wonderful therapy dog. Review This touching and engaging picture-book biography relates the story of golden retriever Smiley, who, through struggles and challenges, became a beloved, well-known therapy dog. Born without eyes and with other conditions in a puppy mill, Smiley's life began to change after being rescued by George, a veterinary technician. Though initially distrustful and distant, with nurturing and unconditional love, Smiley began developing trust, confidence, and ways to not only cope and adapt but thrive. Progressively, his friendly nature and demeanor, as well as his ability to comfort and uplift others, led George to pursue his therapy-dog certification. From nursing homes to schools, and through social-media exposure, Smiley heartened many. The accessibly written, descriptive narrative, incorporating abundant photos of Smiley and interspersed with encouraging motivational quotes, addresses topics like disabilities straightforwardly and sensitively, all while conveying the importance of positive attitudes, respect, and understanding. Side information further explains concepts such as puppy mills and what therapy dogs are and the jobs they do. Many readers will find Smiley's tale affecting and inspiring. (Shelle Rosenfeld Booklist 2017-12-01) Book Description On the Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 list Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Express Non-Fiction Award Winner of the 2018-2019 Red Cedar Children's Book Award in the Non-Fiction Category Winner of the 2018-19 Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award in the English Non-fiction Category A 2019 Skipping Stones Book Awards book "Kids will be amazed and delighted by Smiley. His life is a real inspiration for us all." — Skipping Stones Book Awards Jury About the Author Joanne George is a dog trainer and former veterinary technician who makes her home north of Toronto, Ontario. She and Smiley visit nursing homes, libraries, children's programs and schools as part of a therapy dog program with St. John's Ambulance. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. “Smiley relies on his keen sense of hearing to not only know what is happening around him but also to know exactly where things are. Joanne describes it as “sonar” or “echo-location.” She thinks he must be able to hear himself walking because if he passes a large object such as a parked car, he suddenly turns toward it. The sound must change as he gets close, alerting Smiley to possible danger. It is easy to forget that Smiley cannot see. These days he goes about life just as any other dog might. He walks with his head held high when he and Joanne are out for a leash walk around town. He moves at the same pace as Joanne’s other dogs, two Border Collies named Pearl and Pippi. They usually get stopped several times and someone will always ask, “What’s wrong with his eyes?” Joanne’s reply is that he doesn’t have any. She says the person will continue looking at him and, 9 times out of 10, comes back with the same response: “Well, how does he see then?” She tells them, “He doesn’t.” It’s hard for people to understand how this blind dog can be out marching along Main Street a

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