Marti McGinnis

Dos Perros Dos Vidas: Two Dogs Two Lives Marti McGinnis

This is a lushly illustrated book (64 pages) about how two young dogs experience two completely different starts in life through the chance of one key moment in life. Using colorful illustrations and no text, the story shows how the decisions we make for the dogs in our lives can impact their lives.

Two puppies are separated due to an accident a boy has on his bike. In a daze, one puppy wanders off into the busy city while the other stays with the boy. One puppy grows up eating good food, seeing a veterinarian and learning obedience while the lost puppy experiences a much more challenging start in life.

Many of the illustrations offer opportunities for the reader to fill in part of the story using their own imagination. Without judgement, the visuals guide the reader to a truly happy ending for both dogs. This is both a fanciful and truly realistic look at how dogs make their way with we humans. It highlights how having a little knowledge about dogs can help make our lives with them even better.

Also included are several pages of dog body language explained in both Spanish and English. There is also a recipe for home made dog food!

This book is an excellent companion piece for organizations that offer spay and neuter services as it addresses the very root issues of how unwanted dogs are created.