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The Luckiest Dog in the World
In a story told from his perspective, an orphaned pit bull puppy living on the streets of New Orleans seems destined to meet a grim end. Discriminated against because of his breed, he is greeted with cruelty from nearly every avenue. Though all he desires is a loving home, he finds himself in the clutches of abusive villains. Despite being broken by hunger and abuse, he takes a second chance at joining a family when a kind musician offers him a helping hand. In a struggle for acceptance, Lucky the pit bull is confronted with his greatest fear and is threatened with losing what he loves the most.Will his heroic efforts secure him the life of simplicity and happiness he’s always wanted? Or will he be turned out of the house because of social bias? Discover what fate lies ahead of our canine narrator in this emotional story filled with struggles and triumphs.
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21 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 6, 2013
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December 7, 2017
The pit bull Lucky was born in innocence and completely void of fear like all babies are. The trials and tribulations faced in life have a measure of influence in forming the character and disposition of the animal. Lucky knew the loving warmth of his mother but she was torn from him without preamble, leaving him alone and afraid. Life is not kind to Lucky but, as his name suggests, fate intervenes.
I started this book with a feeling of trepidation. I have always been an animal lover (especially dogs) and am acutely aware of the horrors many animals have to endure at the hands of man. Feral canines, be it by nature or abandonment, live a hard and often sad life. Being aware of this unfortunate state of affairs doesn’t mean I enjoy reading about it. That is the reason for my apprehension about this story.
This short story by Susan Palmer is written from the viewpoint of the dog. It displays all of the innocence and desire to please that all dogs possess at birth. Distrust and violence are not among the inbred traits, but rather the result of experience, conditioning, and circumstances. I feel no chagrin in admitting that I wiped away a tear at the injustices piled on a puppy. Since the story is written from the puppy’s perspective, I can excuse the occasional grammatical error as he has never attended puppy school. This book should appeal to adults and children of all ages.
I started this book with a feeling of trepidation. I have always been an animal lover (especially dogs) and am acutely aware of the horrors many animals have to endure at the hands of man. Feral canines, be it by nature or abandonment, live a hard and often sad life. Being aware of this unfortunate state of affairs doesn’t mean I enjoy reading about it. That is the reason for my apprehension about this story.
This short story by Susan Palmer is written from the viewpoint of the dog. It displays all of the innocence and desire to please that all dogs possess at birth. Distrust and violence are not among the inbred traits, but rather the result of experience, conditioning, and circumstances. I feel no chagrin in admitting that I wiped away a tear at the injustices piled on a puppy. Since the story is written from the puppy’s perspective, I can excuse the occasional grammatical error as he has never attended puppy school. This book should appeal to adults and children of all ages.
March 25, 2015
What a great story this is! Narrated by Lucky, a stray Pit Bull dog who is on his own, readers will share a bit of the horrible conditions homeless dogs must endure in their daily struggles for survival. As the caretaker of a wonderful, loving stray Pit Bull (as well as other breeds), I can attest to the grossly misguided impression many people have of these beautiful creatures.
Lucky has a happy ending. That isn't true for most stray dogs. Sadly, unscrupulous backyard breeders dump hundreds of thousands of hapless pups on animal shelters each year. Many - perhaps most - are killed because people are not willing to give them a good, loving home.
PLEASE - Read "The Luckiest Dog in the World". Then you have a decision to make. You have several options. 1) You can visit your local animal shelter to adopt a homeless dog or cat; 2) You can donate your time and/or money to help a local animal shelter; or 3) You can ignore the plight of so many innocent, unwanted animals who only want a family they can love and protect.
Then, whichever choice you select, please SPAY or NEUTER your dogs and cats, today. They really will thank you for it.
Lucky has a happy ending. That isn't true for most stray dogs. Sadly, unscrupulous backyard breeders dump hundreds of thousands of hapless pups on animal shelters each year. Many - perhaps most - are killed because people are not willing to give them a good, loving home.
PLEASE - Read "The Luckiest Dog in the World". Then you have a decision to make. You have several options. 1) You can visit your local animal shelter to adopt a homeless dog or cat; 2) You can donate your time and/or money to help a local animal shelter; or 3) You can ignore the plight of so many innocent, unwanted animals who only want a family they can love and protect.
Then, whichever choice you select, please SPAY or NEUTER your dogs and cats, today. They really will thank you for it.
January 21, 2015
The Luckiest Dog
This story is one that people hear so often about the pitbull dog. They are like every other dog in the world. They feel pain, loneliness, hunger just like every other dog does. They need love and kindness and a place to feel safe. The author, Susan Palmer did a great job describing this little one's life in the first person. Great story I'd recommend this to everyone.
This story is one that people hear so often about the pitbull dog. They are like every other dog in the world. They feel pain, loneliness, hunger just like every other dog does. They need love and kindness and a place to feel safe. The author, Susan Palmer did a great job describing this little one's life in the first person. Great story I'd recommend this to everyone.
July 3, 2014
A very short story that can be easily read in one sitting and will leave you wanting much more of Lucky's story.
I love this type of tear-jerker animal story that has a happy ending.
Sad that in the *real world* so many animals don't get that chance.
I love this type of tear-jerker animal story that has a happy ending.
Sad that in the *real world* so many animals don't get that chance.
December 14, 2017
Dog makes good
This story is about a dog's life from being a puppy to finding his home. It also draws light to the blight of stray dogs and the perils they encounter growing up. A good read for all dog lovers.
This story is about a dog's life from being a puppy to finding his home. It also draws light to the blight of stray dogs and the perils they encounter growing up. A good read for all dog lovers.
July 24, 2018
Mean People Create Bad Dogs!
A great doggy tail! It is most unfortunate that people have a fear of certain breeds of dogs. There really is no such thing as a mean dog; people create the meanness, it is not a natural state or temperament. Yes, there are too many mean people, and when enough of them get together, they create cities and towns where death is a reward to certain breeds because they don't have a prissy look. Rather than receiving love and caring, select breeds of dogs are feared and hated. Animals, with few exceptions are NOT born mean; they are created mean by sick people. Every day we read how these feared breeds save lives and protect us, whether in war or at home.
Palmer's stories show this well.
A great doggy tail! It is most unfortunate that people have a fear of certain breeds of dogs. There really is no such thing as a mean dog; people create the meanness, it is not a natural state or temperament. Yes, there are too many mean people, and when enough of them get together, they create cities and towns where death is a reward to certain breeds because they don't have a prissy look. Rather than receiving love and caring, select breeds of dogs are feared and hated. Animals, with few exceptions are NOT born mean; they are created mean by sick people. Every day we read how these feared breeds save lives and protect us, whether in war or at home.
Palmer's stories show this well.
December 24, 2025
My lucky
I found my pit bull wandering the streets, nearly got hit by several cars as he dodged traffic. I brought him home, as he was trained, I tried to find his owners, with no luck. But one mans trash is another mans treasure. Mr. PupPup and I saved each other. I suffered with some health issues and he nursed me to health both mentally and physically. The love we have for each other is beyond words. I will never know his story before we crossed paths, but I live to make sure he only knows how much he is loved, trusted, wanted, needed, and kept safe.
I found my pit bull wandering the streets, nearly got hit by several cars as he dodged traffic. I brought him home, as he was trained, I tried to find his owners, with no luck. But one mans trash is another mans treasure. Mr. PupPup and I saved each other. I suffered with some health issues and he nursed me to health both mentally and physically. The love we have for each other is beyond words. I will never know his story before we crossed paths, but I live to make sure he only knows how much he is loved, trusted, wanted, needed, and kept safe.
April 26, 2019
Lucky is a sweet dog
We rescued a Bully breed and the picture looked like our Pit Bull. Like Lucky, ours is sweet and funny and she was timid and didn't even know how to play. I love that pit bulls are as sweet as they are. Lucky is the best breed of dog. He and my girl are misunderstood but it takes education to help people see them for who they are. There will always be the horror stories, but hopefully the facts will fade and that's all they will be.
We rescued a Bully breed and the picture looked like our Pit Bull. Like Lucky, ours is sweet and funny and she was timid and didn't even know how to play. I love that pit bulls are as sweet as they are. Lucky is the best breed of dog. He and my girl are misunderstood but it takes education to help people see them for who they are. There will always be the horror stories, but hopefully the facts will fade and that's all they will be.
May 26, 2024
2.5 rounded up. It's not a bad story. One of my dogs is undoubtedly a bullie pit mix (he is also the sweetest of the three). So I was interested in the story. It was very predictable if you have read similar stories or seen the wonderful short on Disney+ about the pit bull and the kitten. (Love that one). Still it was edited.
February 21, 2018
Lucky is the bes😁
This book is very inspiring. It makes me want to read more stories of good turn outs for animals. If I stayed at home more I would rescue a dog. I pray more dogs get help.
This book is very inspiring. It makes me want to read more stories of good turn outs for animals. If I stayed at home more I would rescue a dog. I pray more dogs get help.
July 8, 2019
Very touching
More people should read this to get a better understanding of what pitbull’s go through on a daily basis. It’s sad, but the story has a wonderful ending and hopefully pitbull’s will have the same ending happy.
More people should read this to get a better understanding of what pitbull’s go through on a daily basis. It’s sad, but the story has a wonderful ending and hopefully pitbull’s will have the same ending happy.
October 27, 2019
Misunderstood
Every one was lucky here! Too bad the cops weren't smart enough to realize there was a dog on the property so the criminal could get get charged with animal abuse .loved the story !need these like it says to change to change the world
Every one was lucky here! Too bad the cops weren't smart enough to realize there was a dog on the property so the criminal could get get charged with animal abuse .loved the story !need these like it says to change to change the world
February 22, 2024
A Dig Love Story
A short short tale of Lucky, a abandoned pit bull puppy. It just takes one kind person to believe in a dirty, smelly pit bull puppy. And this puppy returns the care by saving the baby.
A short short tale of Lucky, a abandoned pit bull puppy. It just takes one kind person to believe in a dirty, smelly pit bull puppy. And this puppy returns the care by saving the baby.
May 17, 2024
A Great Dog Book
Dogs are such loyal animals and love you unconditionally. They will give up their life to save you. It is a shame some get abused and mistreated. When treated right they make great pets. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
Dogs are such loyal animals and love you unconditionally. They will give up their life to save you. It is a shame some get abused and mistreated. When treated right they make great pets. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
February 14, 2018
Beautiful dog lucky
Great story about a pit bull and what he endured before he got his forever family. Pit bulls got a bad rep they don't deserve,thanks for a heart filled story.
Great story about a pit bull and what he endured before he got his forever family. Pit bulls got a bad rep they don't deserve,thanks for a heart filled story.
August 22, 2019
Good story for a dog lover
She writes a wonderful story that' is sure to get to the heart of anyone who loves dogs. I t was a great read.
She writes a wonderful story that' is sure to get to the heart of anyone who loves dogs. I t was a great read.
August 7, 2021
A little lost pup.
A wonderful story about a misunderstood breed. I felt like crying in a few places, but I loved the ending.
A wonderful story about a misunderstood breed. I felt like crying in a few places, but I loved the ending.
August 28, 2021
Dog's love saved me when I lost my brother. This story is not just a story, dogs are like that , all love and care in the rawest form.I wish that humans could learn a bit from dogs.
December 12, 2021
This story is very well written and flows very smoothly which in the a challenge in a short read. I found myself immediately loving Lucky and rooting for him throughout the entire book!
January 14, 2024
Sweet, but rather poorly written and rushed feeling story of a stray pitbull
December 29, 2020
Really great book
Made me cry at first but then made me happy 😊Very well written from the dog’s perspective. I loved this book,
Made me cry at first but then made me happy 😊Very well written from the dog’s perspective. I loved this book,
May 20, 2016
3 stars for the idea
Overall this is a cute story idea, and it could definitely have been made into a longer read. While I love when the animal gets their happy ending in both real life and fiction, this story was a little too rushed for me. There were no distinctive markers of time which created a little confusion. However, I would keep this around for a younger reader who loves dog and happy endings.
Overall this is a cute story idea, and it could definitely have been made into a longer read. While I love when the animal gets their happy ending in both real life and fiction, this story was a little too rushed for me. There were no distinctive markers of time which created a little confusion. However, I would keep this around for a younger reader who loves dog and happy endings.
May 13, 2015
Too short
I am a speed reader and no sooner than I started,I was finished. I liked the story and the nice ending . I am a pit bull owner and love the breed. My pit is the sweetest,most lovable pet you could wish for. At 65 lbs.She is a lap dog.
I wish more people would give the pits a chance.
I am a speed reader and no sooner than I started,I was finished. I liked the story and the nice ending . I am a pit bull owner and love the breed. My pit is the sweetest,most lovable pet you could wish for. At 65 lbs.She is a lap dog.
I wish more people would give the pits a chance.
June 7, 2015
I am a 70year old dog lover and this story is one of the best reasons to adopt shelter dogs or take in friendly strays . Thank you sisan
I am a 70 year old dog lover and this book is one of the best reasons to take in a shelter dog, or a friendly stray. This is the only type of dog I have ever owned. Thanks Susan, Jim
I am a 70 year old dog lover and this book is one of the best reasons to take in a shelter dog, or a friendly stray. This is the only type of dog I have ever owned. Thanks Susan, Jim
August 31, 2014
More people need to know it's not the breed its what PEOPLE do to then
short and to the point. everyone needs to give a stray a chance type hey won't be sorry almost every dog I have had has been a stray they appreciate everything you do for them
short and to the point. everyone needs to give a stray a chance type hey won't be sorry almost every dog I have had has been a stray they appreciate everything you do for them
March 3, 2015
AWESOME STORY - AWESOME AND TIMELY MESSAGE!
Great story. Well written. Unique in that the format is 'first dog singular'. I wish everyone could read this story and realize the truth in it: Pit Bulls are completely misunderstood.
Only complaint: it was too short.... :-)
Great story. Well written. Unique in that the format is 'first dog singular'. I wish everyone could read this story and realize the truth in it: Pit Bulls are completely misunderstood.
Only complaint: it was too short.... :-)
April 11, 2015
Lucky is short but very touching for one who loves dogs and has had several rescue dogs.
I often wonder what causes my rescue dogs to react to certain circumstances and understanding Lucky has helped me to understand my sweet dog. Well thought out story.
I often wonder what causes my rescue dogs to react to certain circumstances and understanding Lucky has helped me to understand my sweet dog. Well thought out story.
July 2, 2015
Great story!
Pit bulls are wonderful dogs. People are responsible for the bad press they get and the bad reputations they have. We need more good stories to inspire people to learn that these dogs deserve a second chance.
Pit bulls are wonderful dogs. People are responsible for the bad press they get and the bad reputations they have. We need more good stories to inspire people to learn that these dogs deserve a second chance.
July 6, 2015
Lovely
What a lovely story. I must say I don't understand why people fear a pit. I believe it is the person not the animal that cause this issue with pits. I will always adopted or pick up a homeless dog when I have the opportunity.
What a lovely story. I must say I don't understand why people fear a pit. I believe it is the person not the animal that cause this issue with pits. I will always adopted or pick up a homeless dog when I have the opportunity.
April 8, 2016
Keep reading
At first it was hard to read the sad, mean things people did to the puppy. I almost quit reading! I'm glad Lucky found a loving, understanding owner!
I agree some breeds are so misunderstood,and with proper raising, most dogs can be the best of companions.
At first it was hard to read the sad, mean things people did to the puppy. I almost quit reading! I'm glad Lucky found a loving, understanding owner!
I agree some breeds are so misunderstood,and with proper raising, most dogs can be the best of companions.
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