October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Val, a labrador retriever and Hurricane Katrina survivor who was found barely alive, was lucky enough to have found his way into a loving home in suburban Chicago. Along with his sister, Brandy, who is also a shelter dog, they recently launched their “Real Dogs with Real Tales” stories in a series of books: Brandy and Val, Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things, and Brandy and Val’s Special Story. Brandy and Val can become members of the family with accompanying tie-in plush toys (sold separately).
Arlington Heights, IL, September 26, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Thousands upon thousands of dogs are brought into shelters each year looking to become someone’s next best friend. Val, a labrador retriever and Hurricane Katrina survivor who was found barely alive, was lucky enough to have found his way into a loving home in suburban Chicago. Along with his sister, Brandy, who is also a shelter dog, they recently launched their “Real Dogs with Real Tales” stories in a series of books: Brandy and Val, Brandy and Val’s Favorite Things, and Brandy and Val’s Special Story. Brandy and Val can become members of the family with accompanying tie-in plush toys (sold separately).
Appearances:
Author reading with Brandy and Val, Chicago Kids Bookstore, Chicago, IL, September 26, 10:00 a.m.
Pet Lovers Showcase, Cabin Nature Center, Wood Dale, IL, October 3, 9:00 a.m. - noon.
Special Storytime with Brandy and Val at the Arlington Heights Library, Arlington Heights, IL October 13, 10:00 a.m.
Author reading with Brandy and Val, Barrington Library, Barrington, IL, October 14, 7:30 p.m.
Brandy and Val will participate in the “Read to Rover” pet therapy program, Tuesday evenings in October, 6:30 p.m., Des Plaines Library, Des Plaines, IL
Brandy and Val participation in pet therapy program with autistic children, Camelot School, Hoffman Estates, IL, commencing October 20 and running through December 15, 9:00 a.m.
Family Night with Brandy and Val, Buehler YMCA, Palatine, IL, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Morning Storytime with Brandy and Val, Palatine Library, Palatine, IL, December 8, 10:00 a.m.
About the Books and Toys
Compact 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” board books with unique, easy-turn tabbed pages make the stories easy to carry and appeal to toddlers, entry-level readers, motor-skill challenged children, and parents. Colorful pages are packed with real, unstaged photographs with themes that can be used for discussion. 6” stuffed dogs that resemble Brandy and Val are available so children can further enjoy the tales and make their own.
About Brandy and Val, the Dogs
Val, a Hurricane Kaaltrina survivor, and his sister, Brandy, were both adopted through Fortunate Lab Rescue, based in Fox Lake, Illinois. Since their adoptions, both have gone from down-on-their luck pups to two of the most fortunate pooches around. They have earned their Canine Good Citizenship certificates and are proud to share their happiness with others through their participation in various Rainbow Pet Therapy programs and during their daily walks and car rides around town.
About the Author, Ilene Fine
In addition to being Brandy and Val’s perfect playmate, Ilene has been tutor/mentoring inner city youths and adults for over 20 years. She also enjoys making functional pottery in her spare time.
Books and stuffed toys bearing Brandy and Val’s likenesses are available online through www.BrandyandVal.com, Amazon and select book retailers. 100% of the proceeds from Brandy and Val’s Special Story are contributed back to Fortunate Lab Rescue, the shelter the pups were adopted from.
Contact: Ilene Fine, author email: info@brandyandval.com phone: 847.494.1170
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Appearances:
Author reading with Brandy and Val, Chicago Kids Bookstore, Chicago, IL, September 26, 10:00 a.m.
Pet Lovers Showcase, Cabin Nature Center, Wood Dale, IL, October 3, 9:00 a.m. - noon.
Special Storytime with Brandy and Val at the Arlington Heights Library, Arlington Heights, IL October 13, 10:00 a.m.
Author reading with Brandy and Val, Barrington Library, Barrington, IL, October 14, 7:30 p.m.
Brandy and Val will participate in the “Read to Rover” pet therapy program, Tuesday evenings in October, 6:30 p.m., Des Plaines Library, Des Plaines, IL
Brandy and Val participation in pet therapy program with autistic children, Camelot School, Hoffman Estates, IL, commencing October 20 and running through December 15, 9:00 a.m.
Family Night with Brandy and Val, Buehler YMCA, Palatine, IL, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Morning Storytime with Brandy and Val, Palatine Library, Palatine, IL, December 8, 10:00 a.m.
About the Books and Toys
Compact 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” board books with unique, easy-turn tabbed pages make the stories easy to carry and appeal to toddlers, entry-level readers, motor-skill challenged children, and parents. Colorful pages are packed with real, unstaged photographs with themes that can be used for discussion. 6” stuffed dogs that resemble Brandy and Val are available so children can further enjoy the tales and make their own.
About Brandy and Val, the Dogs
Val, a Hurricane Kaaltrina survivor, and his sister, Brandy, were both adopted through Fortunate Lab Rescue, based in Fox Lake, Illinois. Since their adoptions, both have gone from down-on-their luck pups to two of the most fortunate pooches around. They have earned their Canine Good Citizenship certificates and are proud to share their happiness with others through their participation in various Rainbow Pet Therapy programs and during their daily walks and car rides around town.
About the Author, Ilene Fine
In addition to being Brandy and Val’s perfect playmate, Ilene has been tutor/mentoring inner city youths and adults for over 20 years. She also enjoys making functional pottery in her spare time.
Books and stuffed toys bearing Brandy and Val’s likenesses are available online through www.BrandyandVal.com, Amazon and select book retailers. 100% of the proceeds from Brandy and Val’s Special Story are contributed back to Fortunate Lab Rescue, the shelter the pups were adopted from.
Contact: Ilene Fine, author email: info@brandyandval.com phone: 847.494.1170
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Ilene Fine
8474941170
www.BrandyandVal.com
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8474941170
www.BrandyandVal.com
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