I grew up in Maryland, Florida and Texas and would often bring home stray animals. After graduating from Texas A&M, with Bachelor’s Degrees in Russian Language and Psychology, I lived overseas for eight years. Virginia has been my home since 2000.
After adopting from the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, I became a volunteer for the organization. I enjoy fostering senior dogs and am an advocate for older dogs, who are often overlooked by people looking to adopt. My free time is spent with my personal and foster dogs, participating in adventures and finding inspiration for my next book.
About Being Different Rocks! Mickie-D might be a little different than other dogs, but that's okay: being different rocks! Follow the true story of Mickie and hI grew up in Maryland, Florida and Texas and would often bring home stray animals. After graduating from Texas A&M, with Bachelor’s Degrees in Russian Language and Psychology, I lived overseas for eight years. Virginia has been my home since 2000.
After adopting from the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue, I became a volunteer for the organization. I enjoy fostering senior dogs and am an advocate for older dogs, who are often overlooked by people looking to adopt. My free time is spent with my personal and foster dogs, participating in adventures and finding inspiration for my next book.
About Being Different Rocks! Mickie-D might be a little different than other dogs, but that's okay: being different rocks! Follow the true story of Mickie and how he found his furever family.
Dawn McCartyI am not currently working on a book, but I am writing a little bit every day. Some days it is just a thought I have or a feeling I am experiencing; o…moreI am not currently working on a book, but I am writing a little bit every day. Some days it is just a thought I have or a feeling I am experiencing; others, it is about one of my dogs or something a friend has said.(less)
Dawn McCartyMickie was my inspiration. After adopting Mickie, I became a volunteer for the rescue and took Mickie to events and home visits. Watching him engage w…moreMickie was my inspiration. After adopting Mickie, I became a volunteer for the rescue and took Mickie to events and home visits. Watching him engage with people, kids, and other pets and disarming those who were not sure of either dogs or German Shepherds was beautiful. (less)