From Splinters to Splendor

By New Mexico Dachshund Rescue

A smooth tan Dachshund female named Brandy, has a rough beginning that includes abandonment, a tornado and the death of her brother. You will not want to miss Brandy’s heart-rending adventures, rescue and adoption into her perfect forever home, living the life she was born to live.

• Language: English
• Publisher: New Mexico Dachshund Rescue
• Release date: Aug 31, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370505463

New Mexico Dachshund Rescue

100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the books benefits New Mexico Dachshund Rescue.Target audiences:- Young adult and older (12+ years of age); some material is not really suitable for younger readers-at-large due to the more mature subject matter about death, abuse, etc.- Age ranges 12-17 and 60+ will, in particular, be drawn to the books. Age ranges of 35-59 with children and grandchildren will enjoy sharing with them as they are old enough to understand, especially if they are looking for a family pet. Adults in the retirement phase who are looking for or have a Dachshund companion will enjoy them also.- Married as opposed to single, for the adults- Lower middle-class income and above- Dog owners (current or previous)- Dachshund owners, obviously (current or previous)- Folks considering adopting a rescue [Dachshund]- Folks considering getting involved with volunteering at a local Rescue

Book preview

From Splinters to Splendor

Inspired by the Tan Smooth Dachshund

Published by

New Mexico Dachshund Rescue

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Copyright © 2016 New Mexico Dachshund Rescue

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This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please return to Smashwords.com or your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 – The Twister

Chapter 2 – Feeling the Love

Chapter 3 – Beggar Britches

Chapter 4 – To Waco We Go

Chapter 5 – Facing the Unexpected

Chapter 6 – To Waco for Good

Chapter 7 – Cat Country

Chapter 8 – Brandy’s Stalker

Chapter 9 – GED for DeeDee

Chapter 10 – Mutual Need

Foreword

The adventures continue with another fictional story about a tan smooth Dachshund and her new life following abandonment and rescue. Brandy’s story starts with a tornado shattering the barn she went to for safety. Her story ends with a young lady whose life was forever changed by Brandy’s innate sense to comfort and heal.

I would like to thank my team for their assistance in preparing the book for publishing: Al Rosario, illustrator; Jan Lawrence, editor and Lucinda Campbell, formatting.

Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit New Mexico Dachshund Rescue and Dachshund rescue in New Mexico and Texas. Thank you for supporting our mission.

I am dedicating this book to my sister Betty. You were the youngest of us four girls and the first to catch a glimpse of glory. You left us much too soon; we miss you very much.

--Stella Dillenbeck on behalf of New