Author Description

When our dog, Chewie, was diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2018, it came as a complete shock to my wife and me and set us spiraling into freefall as we grappled with the very real possibility of losing him so unexpectedly. Experience the remarkable story of Chewie's journey through his bout with cancer that would test the limits of his resilience and will to live, as uniquely told in this book which chronicles a year of that journey in a diary format through (330+) photos and narratives that aim to immerse the reader into every emotionally charged twist and turn. This book will surely move readers to laughter and tears as they encounter each vivid accounting of events and serve as a source of inspiration and reminder that there undoubtedly exist "miracle dog" stories that ought to be recognized and celebrated in all dogs and the loving bonds they share with their human companions. The day-to-day technical details of Chewie's case described in the book, as it meandered through a web of veterinary specialties--ophthalmology, radiation oncology, surgery, dentistry, and neurology--will provide special insight and perspective to those who might be caring for their own beloved dogs in ailment or might be working in veterinary practices. Travel book fans will also be rewarded with shots of the many beautiful locations in New York and northeastern United States that are pictured in this book. "My hope is that Chewie's story serves as a constant reminder of how incredibly resilient, and full of passion and love for life and their human companions, dogs can be, and my greater hope is that every one of them gets a chance to exhibit these precious qualities to the fullest extent when empowered by the absolute best in love given back to them by their companion humans."-Miracle Dog, Jacob Lee Profits go toward assisting families in need with pets that have cancer. Post a review and get an autographed postcard from Chewie! See website in book for details.