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Elvis the Pound Dog: A Book About Pet Adoption for Kids
Hardcover
AnimalsFamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Dreamshelf Press
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Elvis the Pound Dog: A Heartwarming Tale About Pet Adoption, Friendship, and Adventure
Sail the seas, weather the storms, and discover the joy of second chances with Elvis, an adventurous basset hound with floppy ears and a heart full of love.
For nine unforgettable years, Elvis and his best friend Val traveled the world, exploring pink sandy beaches, bustling street markets, and distant lands filled with wonder. From savoring Italian gelato to collecting treasures in Peru, their sailboat adventures were filled with unforgettable memories.
But when a fierce hurricane strikes, everything changes. Shipwrecked and alone, Elvis finds himself wandering the streets until a kind stranger brings him to the local pound-a place where animals wait, hoping for a forever home.
Days turn into weeks, and Elvis wonders if anyone will ever choose him. He's older and a little scruffy but still filled with love and dreams of new adventures. Just when he's about to give up hope, a little girl named Chloe walks in. She's lost someone special too (Readers may recognize her from What Happened To Zoey? A Book About Grief for Kids where Chloe finds ways to cope with the loss of her beloved dog, Zoey).
Together they discover that love can be found in the most unexpected places-even after life's biggest storms.
A Story to Inspire Compassion, Curiosity, and Adventure
This beautifully told and illustrated tale aims to:
✅ Inspire families to adopt shelter dogs, highlighting the value of giving older animals a chance.
✅ Foster a love for travel as readers join Elvis on a journey around the world, discovering new cultures and countries.
✅ Encourage empathy and resilience with its uplifting message about friendship, hope, and second chances.
✅ Bonus Activity Inside! Kids can unleash their creativity with a special drawing activity where they can illustrate their own pet adoption story or imagine new adventures for Elvis.
Give Back with Every Purchase
$1 from every book sold helps shelter animals find their forever homes, spreading love and hope one paw at a time.
Perfect for Readers Ages 5-8
Whether you're an animal lover, an aspiring explorer, or simply looking for a story that warms the heart, Elvis the Pound Dog will inspire young readers and families alike.Millions of animals are waiting in shelters for a forever home, each with a story to tell. Elvis, an adventurous old basset hound, is no different. After spending nine incredible years traveling the world on a sailboat with his beloved human, Val, Elvis had everything he could ever dream of-sun-soaked beaches, exotic adventures, and a heart full of love.
But when a hurricane changes everything, Elvis is left to face the world alone. Join him on his heartwarming journey as he navigates life without Val. From the storm-tossed seas to the warmth of a new home, Elvis shares his tale of finding hope, friendship, and a second chance.
Perfect for readers young and old, Elvis the Pound Dog is a story of resilience, the power of love, and the joy that comes with giving shelter animals a place to call home.
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