Friends with You — Mary Williams

Hazel was never my favorite dog. She never seemed to notice, though and she was friends with everyone. Her wagging tail and her tongue-lolling smile made it clear she was truly thankful to be near you. And, If she could have talked, I think she would have told a story like this one. In her "autobiography", she shares her wisdom and insights into human and dog life. From her appreciation for Goldie, the Golden Retriever she shared her first home with, and Ace, the gruff Dobie/Rottie mix who chose her from the shelter because she was old and meek, to Lucy, the rescued dog who claimed to be a Dingo and had hardened her heart against all love. Hazel chooses to be friends with all of them. And with Molly, the loving, lonely woman who adopts her from the no-kill shelter. And Dennis, the Humane Society volunteer who uses Hazel's loyalty and unwavering commitment as a template to develop a lasting relationship. This book is for Hazel and for all the people who didn't have a chance to know her. If she'd met you, she would have been friends with you.