Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life
A Story of Love
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About the Book
Nominated for the Dog Writer's Association of America 2008 Merial Human-Animal Bond Award The connection between Maggie and Dawn was powerful. Maggie's genuine and beautiful essence opened Dawn's heart and she became more real. Through their relationship Dawn learned that dogs are intelligent and emotional beings that can sense human thoughts. From housebreaking to adolescent escapades and on through old age, Maggie's radiant spirit became interwoven with the fabric of Dawn's life. The depth of their bond opens a surprising door to intuition and dream communication about Maggie's fate. Through their journey, Dawn experiences the joys of sharing life with a dog that so touched people as well as the profound grief that comes with the loss of her beloved Maggie.
About the Author
Dawn Kairns is a Family Nurse Practitioner and has published in nursing journals and American Fitness Magazine. A lifelong animal lover, her passion for dogs led her to volunteer with several local animal rescue organizations, and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Humane Society of the United States. Dawn lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, Tom, and their dog, Maddie, and cat, Cinnamon. Visit www.dawnkairns.com Published Articles “Bioidentical Hormone Replacement.” American Fitness, p. 52-54, May/June, 2002. “Wellspring For Women: A Model of a Nurse Practitioner Owned and Operated Clinic.” NP World News, p. 3-4, February, 2001. “Taking Charge: Protect Yourself, Set Boundaries.” RN Magazine, pp. 19-22, March 1992. “Empowering Yourself.” Nursing ’92, p. 140, May, 1992