I Made a Promise

by Mary Peters

This is the story of Mary and her famous dog, Secret, and how they made their place in the world. The two friends forged a special bond, inspiring millions of fans, who shared in their journey on @my_aussie_gal. Mary has been posting videos and content since she was 14 years old. Her most popular Instagram reel has over 458 million views. Many of her videos have been reposted on different media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, X, and many news and entertainment programs.

96 pages, Hardcover

Published April 16, 2025

Reviews

[Julie Hull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story and beautifully illustrated. Every pet person should have a copy of this

[Aditi Verma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bawling. This book is so beautifully written and illustrated

[Belinda Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Peters is a wonder! Not only does she have an exceptional talent for lovingly training dogs (and her cat), but she wrote and illustrated a book sharing this beautiful story with others. She’s so relatable—anxious, feeling like she didn’t belong, but she found a way to make her life better and those who follow her on social media. School counselors should share this book with struggling students. Kids who want to work with animals, be a writer or an artist should read this book. It’s inspiring in every good way. I have incredible respect and admiration for Mary—she could be any of us! But what she chose to fill that pain is so incredibly beautiful, gentle, and kind. I have been a fan for a long time. I hope there will be more books from this incredibly gifted young woman!