Stella : the dog with the big heart
(Book)

Hero Dog Award - issued by The American Humane Association.

SAMPLE TEXT: Stella jumps onto a man's lap. The man is in a wheelchair. He cannot walk. It is hard for him to speak. But when Stella sits in his lap, he speaks with his smile. The man lives in a place where people take care of others who have special health needs. Why is Stella there? Stella is a therapy dog. She and her owner, Marissa, visit people who haave health issues. Stella makes people happy, just by being Stella. Is Stella soft? a nurse asks the man. Yes! he says, speaking slowly. The man answers more questions about Stella. He strokes her fur. Stella licks him. Stella gets off the man's lap. She and Marissa start to leave the room. The man begins to cry! Stella comes back right away. She climbs up into the man's lap. He stops crying. He hugs Stella. He smiles again. He even gives Stella a kiss!

"Stella is a real dog. She is a special dog with an important job. Stella is a therapy dog and she creates happiness wherever she goes. That makes her a hero to many people. Read her story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero dog"--,Provided by publisher.