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Therapy Dog and Helpers Appear at Book Signing
Released on = March 17, 2005, 12:08 pm Press Release Author = R. L. Frank/ Hummingbird Mountain Press Industry = Entertainment Press Release Summary = Petey the Therapy Dog, a mixed breed pet, is set for his first book signing event at the Sierra Artist's Gallery in historic downtown Mariposa, CA on April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. His paw print will be affixed to customers copies of "Petey's Pawbook of Doggone Good Advice". Press Release
Body = Writer Rochelle
Frank and photographer Linda Gast assisted with the book's production.
Both will be on hand to help out with the signing. Petey earned
his "Therapy Dog" certification four years ago by successfully
passing a strict set of tests for obedience and temperament. He
is qualified to visit Petey's friends
say that his "common scents" advice puts insecure, frightened
or misunderstood pets at ease. Addressing animal apprehensions about,
medical "Since
he is a therapist, we decided he was also qualified to give advice
to other pets," says Gast who is also Petey's owner. "Rochelle,
came up with the question and answer format when we ran a 'Dear
Petey' column in the local paper as a way to remind pet owners about
pet care subjects with a humorous twist." Gast has taken hundreds
of photos of adoptable shelter animals, and some of the appealing
pet Despite all of their insecurities, and difficulties with inter-species communication,--according to Petey's Pawbook-- humans really do make lovable and desirable companions for dogs and cats. Frank, who has written humor pieces and newspaper feature articles took the challenge seriously. "I never thought I would become a ghost writer for a dog," she says,"but Petey's paws are just too big to use a keyboard. " The small cooperative
art gallery is home to the work of artists crafters and photographers
who represent a sample of the artistic talents residing in the hills
of the historic gold rush town. Regular exhibits and special receptions
are an Though the refreshments will include take-along treats for dogs, people are asked to leave their pets at home for this event. Petey will be making another appearance at the Mariposa County fairgrounds in June at the Mountain Mutt show when all dogs will be invited. Petey's helpers
became friends while working as free-lancers for a regional newspaper.
In the past year they collaborated on their first children's book
"So What.Saw-Whet?" based on a series of Gast's photos
of a tiny bold-hearted owl. Both For additional
information about the signing , contact: Sierra Web Site = http://www.hummingbirdmountain.com Contact Details
= contact: Sierra Artist Gallery, phone: 209 - 966-2284 or
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