My Broken Dog - (Dogs in Our World) by Sandy Kubillus (Paperback)

About the Book

"Sandy faced a dilemma: whose needs should come first, those of her paralyzed dog or her healthy husband? After a tragic accident killed her first dog, ten days later, her new puppy died from distemper. Sandy's third dog, a springer spaniel named Kaylee, survived falling off a 75-foot cliff at the age of nine months. These three tragedies compelled Sandy to prove that she was not a failure as a pet owner. Kaylee relied on Sandy for everything, and Sandy needed her dog. Kaylee and her eventual successor, Cassie, became Sandy's 'heart dogs'-those once-in-a-lifetime pets that affected her soul, giving her the courage to stand up to her parents, get the job of her dreams, and help her grow in her relationship with her husband. This memoir examines the realities of helping a dog heal from a traumatic injury and the stress it puts on a marriage. Filled with the joys of small accomplishments and advice on how to make it through the rough patches, it offers a lifeline for a reader struggling not to give up on their dog or their relationships"--

Book Synopsis

Sandy Kubillus faced a dilemma: whose needs should come first, those of her paralyzed dog or her healthy husband? After a tragic accident killed her first dog, her new puppy died from distemper ten days later. Her third dog, a springer spaniel named Kaylee, survived a fall off a 75-foot cliff at the age of nine months. These three tragedies compelled Sandy to prove that she was not a failure as a pet owner. Kaylee relied on Sandy for everything, and Sandy needed her dog. Kaylee and her eventual successor, Cassie, became Sandy's "heart dogs"--those once-in-a-lifetime pets that affected her soul, giving her the courage to stand up to her parents, obtain the job of her dreams, and become a better partner to her husband.

This memoir examines the realities of helping a dog heal from a traumatic injury, including the stresses it can place on relationships. Filled with the joys of small accomplishments and advice on how to navigate through the rough patches, it offers a lifeline for readers experiencing difficulties with their pets or their lives.

Review Quotes

Winner, Rio Award-Dog Writers Association of America

About the Author

Sandy Kubillus is an environmental consultant and adjunct instructor residing in Waukegan, Illinois.