After years of abuse and neglect, Parker is found chained in a junk-filled backyard after a drug bust. The little guy’s terrified of people. Officer Ned Barringer brings him to a nearby shelter for medical care. When Ned learns how hard it is for dogs like Parker to get adopted, he must do more. He’s also instantly taken with Kim Harper, one of the shelter managers. She offers to train Parker for … for free. Ned instantly accepts. That same day, he meets his next-door neighbor, a ten-year-old boy named Russell. Russell is hiding a black-eye, compliments of two bullies at school. This angers Ned. He suffered the same fate as a child. It’s the main reason he became a cop. But what can he do? When a near-death tragedy occurs, what role might Parker play in bringing these three lives together?
Dan Walsh is known for page-turning, character driven novels. Fans of Dan’s other novels, as well as dog-lovers everywhere will especially enjoy Saving Parker (and if they do, 2 more books are available in the Forever Home series).
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If you love dogs, you’ll love this book by Dan Walsh (probably even if you don’t love dogs!).
I was surprised by how quickly I was involved in the survival of the dog. Great and loving story
I really enjoyed this book
This was the first Dan Walsh story I read. I loved it so much that I had to read the other books in this series!
love dogs love this book
There are procedures and methods for training a dog who may have issues to cope well with a new environment explained. I had never thought of using the dog’s scent skills in training. Obvious, but not often discussed.
Just loved reading about a dog who talked to me and no one else could hear him.
It’s Dan Walsh! He only writes great books.
I love dogs and especially have a soft spot for dog rescues.
A wonderful love story. If you love animal stories this is great.
Was a feel good boo
Enjoyed it so much I went and purchased the other books in this series.
Man, boy and dog go through rough times and binding. Great story.
Loved this book!
I am a sucker about dog stories….
Loved this book, very good story about a dog that had been abused, a young boy who was being bullied and the caring people who came into their lives.
I always enjoy a great dog book. This was an inspiring story of humans helping animals, especially helping dogs that have been abused by other humans. It was well written and it touched my heart.
Excellent read. Recommend all 3 books in this series.
I enjoyed reading this book series. It is clean, no cussing, no sex, no extramarital affairs. It was life, learning, new friendships, challenges, perseverance, success, failures, and what life is in general. However, the stories had love and friendship and ups and downs. It was credible and truly enjoyable to read.
Easy read and good clean book! I would recommend this book for readers ages 16 years and older.