Poppy in the Wild: A Lost Dog, Fifteen Hundred Acres of Wilderness, and the Dogged Determination that Brought Her Home

A heartwarming and inspiring story of love and devotion, "The Dog Lived (And So Will I)" follows Teresa Rhyne's journey of fostering dogs, including Poppy, a beagle rescued from the China dog meat trade. When Poppy disappears into a wilderness park, Teresa embarks on a daring search to find her, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. With the help of rescue specialists, volunteers, psychics, and a Native American, Teresa perseveres in her quest, ultimately catching Poppy and reuniting her with her forever home.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Pegasus Books

From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Dog Lived (And So Will I) comes a heartwarming tale of unwavering love and devotion that triumphs against all odds.

After the tragic loss of her beloved beagle Daphne to lymphoma, author Teresa Rhyne embarks on a noble mission: fostering other dogs in need. Among them is Poppy, a small, frightened beagle rescued from the cruel China dog meat trade. The joy of rescuing Poppy quickly turns to panic as she breaks free from a potential adopter during a torrential thunderstorm and disappears into a rugged, mountainous, 1,500-acre wilderness park, surrounded by a busy road.

Determined to find her beloved companion, Teresa teams up with a diverse group of rescue specialists, volunteers, psychics, a Native American who communicates with owls, helpful neighbors, and even unhelpful strangers. She navigates through countless dead ends, moments of despair, and glimmers of hope as she spends hours each dusk and dawn in the wilderness park, offering bags of roasted chicken and her dirty socks as a human lure for a terrified beagle and packs of less terrified coyotes.

Meanwhile, Poppy faces her own challenges in the wild. She endures heavy rains, a homeless encampment, encounters with the Sheriff and his wife, a series of strangers, speeding traffic, hawks, and ultimately, a world of people willing to go to great lengths to protect her rather than harm her. Through an unexpected late-night encounter, Poppy is finally caught.

After her time in the wilderness, Poppy returns to Teresa, a transformed dog with newfound confidence and bravery. They are reunited, and Poppy is welcomed into her forever home, ready to embark on a new chapter of love and happiness.

Teresa Rhyne's The Dog Who Came Back is a testament to the indomitable spirit of animals and the unwavering love of humans. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, the power of compassion and determination can bring hope and healing to those in need.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781639362059