First published 2017
Sweetie knows only fear and pain. The dog carries physical wounds and deeper emotional scars from a life of mistreatment and abandonment. Her world consists of loneliness and constant apprehension until two rescuers find her. These compassionate people dedicate themselves to helping animals that society has thrown away. They bring Sweetie into their home and begin the slow work of rebuilding her trust. The dog must learn that human hands can offer comfort instead of cruelty. Her new family shows patience as Sweetie moves through stages of recovery. Each small step forward matters. The healing process transforms not just Sweetie's body but her understanding of what love means. Through consistent care and devotion, her rescuers help her discover security for the first time. This becomes a story about the power of family bonds to overcome even the deepest trauma.
Genres: fiction, animals, domestic-fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, recovery
30 pages · Paperback · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: abuse, animal-death, mental-illness