For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Walcher
952-212-9756
NEW BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR AIMS TO HELP SAVE DOGS
November 27, 2017—Orono, MN—A family pet who ate half a chocolate birthday cake inspired local
author Suzanne Walcher to spread the message to young children about the
dangers of sharing their food with dogs.
With holidays (and tempting treats) just around the corner, Kate Takes The Cake teaches
children how to steer their beloved canine friends away from a potentially
serious situation. The book’s debut
marks the Spring Park resident’s first foray into children’s books.
According to Dr.
Andrea Johnston, veterinarian at Gehrman Animal Hospital in Minnetonka, MN,
the book is a valuable tool for children and their parents as well.
“We all want to
keep our beloved pets safe. This book is
a great teaching resource because
common foods that we eat can be dangerous to our furry friends. We see ingestion of these food items way too often, which often
times requires immediate and intensive care. This book helps pet owners
understand how they can minimize putting their own pets at risk,”
says Gehrman.
“I’ve observed
that kids don’t generally understand that many human foods are not good for
dogs,” says Walcher. “The story is a fun
way to convey a serious message, and it puts kids in a position to be helpful
caretakers of their pets.”
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In the story,
readers help a little boy keep his curious—and always hungry—dog Kate
safe, as her nose leads her where it doesn't belong! As children learn
about these common food dangers, they begin to memorize the list of top
offenders and are soon empowered to play an important role in keeping
their dog safe and healthy. Food icons placed next to the text mean that
even pre-readers can follow along.
Walcher’s book is also helping dogs in other
meaningful ways. One dollar for each
paperback copy sold will be donated to the Top Dog Foundation of New Germany,
Minnesota, to help provide loving and permanent homes for senior dogs. http://www.topdogfoundation.org/ The book is also available in paperback and
Kindle formats from Amazon as well as Barnes & Noble.
About the Author
Suzanne Walcher
has loved reading, writing and dogs since she was a little girl. The cast of dog
characters in her own life's story has been a lively one, and home just
wouldn't be home without them. After raising a family, she began her writing
career in earnest and has been featured in numerous publications and
blogs. Kate Takes The
Cake is her first children's book.
For more information about Kate
Takes The Cake, visit https://suzannewalcher.com/
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