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Angel Paws
Chasing Chance
What if a member of your family was wreaking havoc on your life?
Julia loves Chance, her family's adolescent Golden Retriever. Her twelve-year-old daughter, Ashley, is devoted to him. Yet Chance is out of control: chasing cars, running away, jumping on everyone, digging, chewing; leaving a path of destruction in his wake.
When Chance is nearly hit by a car after bolting out the front door, Julia is at her wits' end. She and her husband break the news to Ashley that Chance has to go. Ashley can't bear the idea of Chance being sent to a new home, but what can she do to save him?
She fears it may take a miracle.
Stories in the Angel Paws series celebrate the unique bond between canines and humans with heartfelt, moving, and insightful tales for anyone who has ever loved a dog.
Julia loves Chance, her family's adolescent Golden Retriever. Her twelve-year-old daughter, Ashley, is devoted to him. Yet Chance is out of control: chasing cars, running away, jumping on everyone, digging, chewing; leaving a path of destruction in his wake.
When Chance is nearly hit by a car after bolting out the front door, Julia is at her wits' end. She and her husband break the news to Ashley that Chance has to go. Ashley can't bear the idea of Chance being sent to a new home, but what can she do to save him?
She fears it may take a miracle.
Stories in the Angel Paws series celebrate the unique bond between canines and humans with heartfelt, moving, and insightful tales for anyone who has ever loved a dog.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2013
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April 19, 2019
a quick read about a golden retriever from the puppy stage and up. Cute read.
May 1, 2022
Easy read
If you know dogs and love them this book rings true to breed. Great book! I love dogs. Have to read.
If you know dogs and love them this book rings true to breed. Great book! I love dogs. Have to read.
February 11, 2024
I loved Chasing Chance
I loved this novel. I love cats and dogs and reading novels about them. These are probably more under the heading of novellas. But I don't mind whether novels are long or short - I just love reading. The novels I've read so far - three out of the nine novels are: 1.) Star Crossed, 2.) Hyde and Seek, and 3.) Chasing Chance - are beautiful. I love these sweet novels and the characters. They were so interesting. Star Crossed addresses Guide Dogs. I learned a lot about this very noble pursuit of training dogs to be guide dogs. I have admiration for those who choose to train dogs to assist people who need them. It has to be so difficult to give them up once they graduate and are ready to help others. Hyde and Seek is about training dogs to help search for people who are lost or missing. How amazing learning about this job is for the dog's person as well as the dog. Chasing Chance is a sweet story about a lovable dog, and Chance goes through some training also. I love all of these stories so much, and I look forward to reading the last 6 of them. I would even reread them because I enjoyed them so much. I recommend these books to anyone who loves dogs. These novellas are suitable for people of all ages. I hope Jordan Taylor writes more stories. I would definitely read them.
I loved this novel. I love cats and dogs and reading novels about them. These are probably more under the heading of novellas. But I don't mind whether novels are long or short - I just love reading. The novels I've read so far - three out of the nine novels are: 1.) Star Crossed, 2.) Hyde and Seek, and 3.) Chasing Chance - are beautiful. I love these sweet novels and the characters. They were so interesting. Star Crossed addresses Guide Dogs. I learned a lot about this very noble pursuit of training dogs to be guide dogs. I have admiration for those who choose to train dogs to assist people who need them. It has to be so difficult to give them up once they graduate and are ready to help others. Hyde and Seek is about training dogs to help search for people who are lost or missing. How amazing learning about this job is for the dog's person as well as the dog. Chasing Chance is a sweet story about a lovable dog, and Chance goes through some training also. I love all of these stories so much, and I look forward to reading the last 6 of them. I would even reread them because I enjoyed them so much. I recommend these books to anyone who loves dogs. These novellas are suitable for people of all ages. I hope Jordan Taylor writes more stories. I would definitely read them.
November 1, 2020
Love your stories!
I don't own a dog yet!
I have three cats presently but someday hope to have a Border Collie. Friends of mine breed and start the training process while they are young. I don't feel it would be fair to my mature cats to have to learn how to deal with a puppy. Someday I will have one. I love your writing g style also. Dianne
I don't own a dog yet!
I have three cats presently but someday hope to have a Border Collie. Friends of mine breed and start the training process while they are young. I don't feel it would be fair to my mature cats to have to learn how to deal with a puppy. Someday I will have one. I love your writing g style also. Dianne
July 2, 2022
I was disappointed with this story, since it starts with a family willing to let their dog go somewhere else, who knows where to, just because he´s too energetic. The kind of attittude I despise on pet´s owners. But well, if you look at this book as a book for children, it´s ok. If you´re looking for an interesting and compelling story, dismiss it.
July 15, 2024
Taking a chance
I liked that Chances young owner loved her dog enough to really try to learn to help him. The parents went out of there way to see that their daughter got the encouragement she needed. In the end the dog didn't win in the training part of the show. But the family worked together with Chance and they all were winners.
I liked that Chances young owner loved her dog enough to really try to learn to help him. The parents went out of there way to see that their daughter got the encouragement she needed. In the end the dog didn't win in the training part of the show. But the family worked together with Chance and they all were winners.
October 15, 2024
Very enjoyable
This story teaches that life and love doesn't have to be perfect! You never get rid of a family member even if it is a dog. With patience and training all dogs can be taught to fit into your life better. The love of a dog is so amazing that they are always trying for your approval and love.
This story teaches that life and love doesn't have to be perfect! You never get rid of a family member even if it is a dog. With patience and training all dogs can be taught to fit into your life better. The love of a dog is so amazing that they are always trying for your approval and love.
September 15, 2017
Wonderful story
This a great story for kids as well as adults to read. It shows you how to take responsibility for things and that if you want something bad enough you have to work at it. Even if you don't always win, to do your best and enjoy what your doing!
This a great story for kids as well as adults to read. It shows you how to take responsibility for things and that if you want something bad enough you have to work at it. Even if you don't always win, to do your best and enjoy what your doing!
February 20, 2019
Chance
Loved this short story! Tell in love with chance.if you've ever had a golden retriever you know they all are like he is .some more some less.but it's rare you find a dumb one stubborn yes but unable to learn very few and far between.
Loved this short story! Tell in love with chance.if you've ever had a golden retriever you know they all are like he is .some more some less.but it's rare you find a dumb one stubborn yes but unable to learn very few and far between.
August 2, 2020
Short but good , if you want a quick read it's just right. A girl and her dog.
Anyone who loves dogs and short stories this is a good one. I really enjoyed it. A bit different from what I usually read but 👍
Anyone who loves dogs and short stories this is a good one. I really enjoyed it. A bit different from what I usually read but 👍
May 17, 2020
Good, but...
I have now read 3 books by Jordan Taylor. So far all have been good short stories, but this one seemed lacking somehow. Seems better geared for young adolescents.
I have now read 3 books by Jordan Taylor. So far all have been good short stories, but this one seemed lacking somehow. Seems better geared for young adolescents.
June 19, 2020
Chance
Another Jordan Taylor short cute dog story. That was cute story. His dogs are so cute each story so different.
Another Jordan Taylor short cute dog story. That was cute story. His dogs are so cute each story so different.
January 16, 2021
I love Chance!
I had a Golden Retriever...champion confirmation, but he often found it difficult to keep all four paws on the ground! Chance had me going back and remembering my Buck, not sadly, nut with lots of s!miles!
I had a Golden Retriever...champion confirmation, but he often found it difficult to keep all four paws on the ground! Chance had me going back and remembering my Buck, not sadly, nut with lots of s!miles!
May 19, 2023
I love Chase!
I liked that they gave Chance another chance. That his owners realized he just needed time!
Also that not only Chance but his owners need the lessons!
I liked that they gave Chance another chance. That his owners realized he just needed time!
Also that not only Chance but his owners need the lessons!
November 25, 2024
Exciting !
The story is short but pulls you in right away and leaves you feeling good. I even learned a few things to use with my dog
The story is short but pulls you in right away and leaves you feeling good. I even learned a few things to use with my dog
October 28, 2013
It's amazing what animals do for our lives if we let them. Uncomplicated love with no strings attached. This story is a perfect example of that. This little short is so full of love and commitment that shows what can be accomplished through love and trust. I highly recommend this book for anyone that loves animals even if you don't have one.
February 19, 2014
Chasing Chance
as a person who has chased my dogs too many times
I loved this book. I loved the way the girl stood up for
her dog and worked really hard to train her dog so she
could keep him
as a person who has chased my dogs too many times
I loved this book. I loved the way the girl stood up for
her dog and worked really hard to train her dog so she
could keep him
February 29, 2016
Hope for training spirited dogs
This is an excellent book. It gives the owner of disobedient and energetic pets the hope that they can channel the pet's energy to learning and becoming obedient. Loved this story!!!
This is an excellent book. It gives the owner of disobedient and energetic pets the hope that they can channel the pet's energy to learning and becoming obedient. Loved this story!!!
August 19, 2013
Very cute short story
November 13, 2014
A cute quick read about the power of training your dog.
February 18, 2016
A short 26 page story. Very cute.
March 10, 2016
Sweet and quick read
Sweet and quick to read. A gold book for a quick read right before bedtime. Looking forward to reading the rest.
Sweet and quick to read. A gold book for a quick read right before bedtime. Looking forward to reading the rest.
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