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BEAR
Note from the This book was previously published as "Robins in the Snow" Several readers suggested a new title might be an improvement, so it has been changed to hopefully improve reader enjoyment.. There is nothing Lisa Portland wants more than to have her faithful companion "Bear" see another spring. But old man winter just won't give up! When an early spring storm shatters the calm of her everyday life, will she have the strength and the faith to keep believing? If you love heartwarming romance and dog stories, then this charming dog romance novella is sure to please!
63 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2014
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February 3, 2019
To everything there is a season...
Bear, a big 100+ pound dog , was nearing the end of his days. Lisa, his longtime mom, was standing at the front picture window looking out at the snow and praying that Bear would make it to at least see his last spring and the birth of her first child. Preparing to take Bear out for a needed potty break, she donned hat, gloves, parka and scarf as it was snowing and very cold out there. Normally she would let Bear out alone but in his advanced years, he was both blind and deaf. She went with him because he was unleashed and she feared he would venture too far out into the thick forest and get lost. Just as she stepped out onto the porch her iPad's text alert sounded. Torn as to wether to ignore it or not, she decided to check to see if it was Tom, her husband. Figuring it would only take a few seconds, she stepped back into the house. As soon as she stepped on the tiled floor, down she fell landing on her butt and crying out in pain. She was at least able to call 911 before she passed out. If Bear could hear he would have been at the front door standing guard when the ambulance arrived. Trusting that Lisa was nearby, he began his walk without her, going too far out before he realized that Lisa wasn't with him. He turned back to return but couldn't pick up her scent. If only he could hear, he would have barked when the sirens approached and been found. Since he was deaf, he wandered further into unknown territory. The snow was thick then started to change to rain. Bear was getting mighty tired and stopped to rest as soon as he reached a dry spot under a fir tree. Meanwhile Tom had reached the and found Lisa safe in bed. Relieved that she and the baby were fine, he asked her what had happened. When she remembered, she realized that Bear was out in bad weather alone and cold. Before Lisa got too worked up, Tom determined that he wasn't on the porch when the EMTs had arrived and began the trek home to search for their dog. After an hour or so, he checked with their closet neighbor to see if Bear had wandered there. With no luck, Tom started back to his place when he thought he heard whimpering nearby. He called out, knowing that Bear couldn't hear him, and despite the odds the whimpering grew louder. Tom found not only Bear but the puppy who was stuck in a thorn patch. Bear had found him after he had rested and was trying again to find home. He stayed with the pup hoping they would both be found. Tom took them both back to the cabin and cleaned and fed them both. With one worry replaced with another, Tom arrived at the hospital to find Lisa waiting for news. Upon hearing about Bear's remarkable discovery she couldn't wait to get home. What follows is a tale of rescue, uncertainty and most of all, love. Highly recommended...
Bear, a big 100+ pound dog , was nearing the end of his days. Lisa, his longtime mom, was standing at the front picture window looking out at the snow and praying that Bear would make it to at least see his last spring and the birth of her first child. Preparing to take Bear out for a needed potty break, she donned hat, gloves, parka and scarf as it was snowing and very cold out there. Normally she would let Bear out alone but in his advanced years, he was both blind and deaf. She went with him because he was unleashed and she feared he would venture too far out into the thick forest and get lost. Just as she stepped out onto the porch her iPad's text alert sounded. Torn as to wether to ignore it or not, she decided to check to see if it was Tom, her husband. Figuring it would only take a few seconds, she stepped back into the house. As soon as she stepped on the tiled floor, down she fell landing on her butt and crying out in pain. She was at least able to call 911 before she passed out. If Bear could hear he would have been at the front door standing guard when the ambulance arrived. Trusting that Lisa was nearby, he began his walk without her, going too far out before he realized that Lisa wasn't with him. He turned back to return but couldn't pick up her scent. If only he could hear, he would have barked when the sirens approached and been found. Since he was deaf, he wandered further into unknown territory. The snow was thick then started to change to rain. Bear was getting mighty tired and stopped to rest as soon as he reached a dry spot under a fir tree. Meanwhile Tom had reached the and found Lisa safe in bed. Relieved that she and the baby were fine, he asked her what had happened. When she remembered, she realized that Bear was out in bad weather alone and cold. Before Lisa got too worked up, Tom determined that he wasn't on the porch when the EMTs had arrived and began the trek home to search for their dog. After an hour or so, he checked with their closet neighbor to see if Bear had wandered there. With no luck, Tom started back to his place when he thought he heard whimpering nearby. He called out, knowing that Bear couldn't hear him, and despite the odds the whimpering grew louder. Tom found not only Bear but the puppy who was stuck in a thorn patch. Bear had found him after he had rested and was trying again to find home. He stayed with the pup hoping they would both be found. Tom took them both back to the cabin and cleaned and fed them both. With one worry replaced with another, Tom arrived at the hospital to find Lisa waiting for news. Upon hearing about Bear's remarkable discovery she couldn't wait to get home. What follows is a tale of rescue, uncertainty and most of all, love. Highly recommended...
August 1, 2019
If you Read "Bear" you read Robins in the Snow. Little confusing as the title was changed..
The book starts with a hook, I was hooked by the cover and the very beginning. Was very emotional for me. Not giving anything away the dog goes missing in the first chapter.
I did enjoy the book, no spoilers, it tells us at the beginning, the enevitable.
It did leave me feeling sad. I get choked up just thinking about it.
The characters are very devoted pet owners and the journey to find Bear is pretty good.
The book starts with a hook, I was hooked by the cover and the very beginning. Was very emotional for me. Not giving anything away the dog goes missing in the first chapter.
I did enjoy the book, no spoilers, it tells us at the beginning, the enevitable.
It did leave me feeling sad. I get choked up just thinking about it.
The characters are very devoted pet owners and the journey to find Bear is pretty good.
May 7, 2019
Great Dog Lovers Books
I enjoyed reading this book so much because I'm also very much a DOG lover myself.
This book also had special significance to me because we currently have a little black and white part female Terrier named Sadie who we adopted from a shelter.
She's the Sweetest thing and we Love her so much.
I enjoyed reading this book so much because I'm also very much a DOG lover myself.
This book also had special significance to me because we currently have a little black and white part female Terrier named Sadie who we adopted from a shelter.
She's the Sweetest thing and we Love her so much.
January 1, 2020
Too short Story
This book was so short it was barely a book. The characters got developed a little and then it abruptly ended. I didn't expect a great novel but it would have been very easy to keep it going with the birth of the baby. antics with the puppy, lots of material that didn't get developed. Bears passing was a footnote but was the whole point in the beginning???
This book was so short it was barely a book. The characters got developed a little and then it abruptly ended. I didn't expect a great novel but it would have been very easy to keep it going with the birth of the baby. antics with the puppy, lots of material that didn't get developed. Bears passing was a footnote but was the whole point in the beginning???
June 11, 2022
I'm a bit confused. My Kindle has this listed as "Bear", but the author is the same for both books. So I'm hoping that somewhere (possibly Amazon) could correct the incorrect title.
Other than that, it was an easy and quick read. I love books about all animals, more so about dogs. I have kept this on my Kindle as I'm sure my granddaughter would like to read this.
Other than that, it was an easy and quick read. I love books about all animals, more so about dogs. I have kept this on my Kindle as I'm sure my granddaughter would like to read this.
July 8, 2018
Bear , a dog story
Thumbs up to author. She is obviously a person who loves animals This is a touching story including a very much loved senior dog and desires for today and future as situations change and at same time stay the same.
Thumbs up to author. She is obviously a person who loves animals This is a touching story including a very much loved senior dog and desires for today and future as situations change and at same time stay the same.
June 23, 2019
Very Heart Warming
I loved this very loving short story! I'm a dog lover and this was a very good story of a caring Lisa that made all things happen right. 👍👍💓 for the love of Bear Sadie and Hoover! Loved your book. Must read more dog stories
I loved this very loving short story! I'm a dog lover and this was a very good story of a caring Lisa that made all things happen right. 👍👍💓 for the love of Bear Sadie and Hoover! Loved your book. Must read more dog stories
March 20, 2021
The bond that is shared
The bond that is shared between a person and their pet is very special. Each relationship is different and unique. This story is about the last days of a very close bond.
The bond that is shared between a person and their pet is very special. Each relationship is different and unique. This story is about the last days of a very close bond.
July 29, 2021
BEAR
That was a wonderful novel to read. It not only showed that people were really good with their dogs beginning and the end. Just like I was with Gypsy and Nick who I hope got a good home. Thanks, Kit Ryan
That was a wonderful novel to read. It not only showed that people were really good with their dogs beginning and the end. Just like I was with Gypsy and Nick who I hope got a good home. Thanks, Kit Ryan
December 4, 2021
The love of dogs
This book was awesome! It made me feel like I was watching it all transpired. The love that I have for dogs rekindled in my heart. I could sense the writers enthusiasm. Thank you for a terrific time of reading😀 .
This book was awesome! It made me feel like I was watching it all transpired. The love that I have for dogs rekindled in my heart. I could sense the writers enthusiasm. Thank you for a terrific time of reading😀 .
April 8, 2022
A very good book about dogs
Bear and Sadie loved their owners with unconditional ❤ love. Sadie lost her life trying to protect her pups. Bear was old but lived a long life with loving owners. If you enjoy dog stories you will enjoy this book.
Bear and Sadie loved their owners with unconditional ❤ love. Sadie lost her life trying to protect her pups. Bear was old but lived a long life with loving owners. If you enjoy dog stories you will enjoy this book.
October 18, 2022
Wondeful
I loved this book, the warmth, and, as usual, the dogs. I felt her pain, at the thought of losing her old dog. The way she cared for the lady named Millie , and the dog who belonged to her. Really great book, by an excellent writer.
I loved this book, the warmth, and, as usual, the dogs. I felt her pain, at the thought of losing her old dog. The way she cared for the lady named Millie , and the dog who belonged to her. Really great book, by an excellent writer.
November 21, 2022
I Miss You SADIE
This is such a great book. It brought back memories of my little adopted dog named SADIE. She passed on about a year ago. I cried so much because I loved her so much.😂😍.
This is such a great book. It brought back memories of my little adopted dog named SADIE. She passed on about a year ago. I cried so much because I loved her so much.😂😍.
September 3, 2023
Forever love
I have just read the last of Dana's books. I enjoyed each and every one. I recommend them all to any and every pet lover out there. Thank you so much for the heart warming tales.
I have just read the last of Dana's books. I enjoyed each and every one. I recommend them all to any and every pet lover out there. Thank you so much for the heart warming tales.
January 13, 2018
Excellent
This is a brilliant read especially for all dog lovers. I would have liked the story to have been a bit longer though.
This is a brilliant read especially for all dog lovers. I would have liked the story to have been a bit longer though.
February 23, 2019
Great Dog Tale
If you love dogs, you will love this tale. From senior dog to puppy growth, life is calm with our canine friends.
If you love dogs, you will love this tale. From senior dog to puppy growth, life is calm with our canine friends.
April 20, 2019
All About Dogs and the People who Love Them
A very sweet book that emphasizes relationships, between dogs and their people, as well as dogs to dogs, and how the bonds are begun
A very sweet book that emphasizes relationships, between dogs and their people, as well as dogs to dogs, and how the bonds are begun
June 12, 2019
Extra Ordinary Senior Dog
Bear was a great read. I wanted to walk need into this book an help Bear an his owner. Wanted to hold the puppy for a few licks. Very well written.
Bear was a great read. I wanted to walk need into this book an help Bear an his owner. Wanted to hold the puppy for a few licks. Very well written.
September 3, 2019
Sweet Story
I'm a dog lover and this story touched my heart. There is something so special about a human and dog relationship and this story explains it well .
I'm a dog lover and this story touched my heart. There is something so special about a human and dog relationship and this story explains it well .
May 31, 2020
Good short story
This is a good very short story . But if you love dogs you should like it as much as I did
This is a good very short story . But if you love dogs you should like it as much as I did
August 17, 2020
As a life long dog mama, I will always love a good doggie story. This one was kind of sad but I liked it anyway.
December 15, 2020
Loved the story
Loved the story and the characters , related as our rescue dog's name is Bear! Loved the outcome and could imagine myself in any of the situations...
Loved the story and the characters , related as our rescue dog's name is Bear! Loved the outcome and could imagine myself in any of the situations...
December 19, 2020
Absolutely Beautiful
This was an absolutely beautiful story and so heart warming. I too have lost my beloved faithful companions and really felt their pain.
This was an absolutely beautiful story and so heart warming. I too have lost my beloved faithful companions and really felt their pain.
January 10, 2021
Great heart
Animals...just dumb creatures? People would do well in this world, to take lessons from dogs!
They can lead us to be better people!
Great writing, Dana.
Animals...just dumb creatures? People would do well in this world, to take lessons from dogs!
They can lead us to be better people!
Great writing, Dana.
February 9, 2023
an old dog a young pup
An old dog a young pup both lost and found. An older woman so thankful to have one of her dogs puppy.
An old dog a young pup both lost and found. An older woman so thankful to have one of her dogs puppy.
February 22, 2023
Beautiful story
Lisa gets ready to welcome a new baby, as Bear nears the end of his life, ready to cross the rainbow bridge.
Lisa gets ready to welcome a new baby, as Bear nears the end of his life, ready to cross the rainbow bridge.
December 9, 2023
This was a wonderful story
July 28, 2025
This was such a nice and relaxing read. I enjoyed it so much. Kept me page per page
April 18, 2014
Being a dog person and one that has lost a wonderful companion recently this story made me happy and sad. I think it says a lot about the author when she can make her readers feel such emotions. I would highly recommend this book to all dog lovers.
July 28, 2016
An amazing short story about unconditional love, loss, and moving on- and how dogs help us humans to learn to deal with the cycles of life-comparing it to the ever changing cycles of the seasons-Spring,Summer,Fall,and Winter.
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