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Watching her teens drift away, one mother wonders where she went wrong.
All Cindy Ojczyk and her husband, Joe, wanted was a happily ever after family. But as their daughters enter adolescence, a simmering disconnect starts to boil over—compounded by the death of their beloved dog.
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Springing into action to curb the chaos, Cindy dreams up a distraction: foster for a pet rescue. Surely a parade of pups will temper their grief, reunite their family, and end sibling squabbles over which dog would best replace their long-time companion.
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But the emotional tsunamis, slamming doors, and “I hate yous” continue with a ferocity that feels atypical. Finally, intensive evaluations conclude that both girls are struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
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For Cindy, managing her daughters’ mental health and restoring their confidence is only half the story. Discovering how to be the mother they need is the other. And as the kids spiral out of control, the healing power of dogs becomes the tether that keeps the family bond from unraveling.
Just a few cute faces you'll meet in the book.
Twenty-five dogs and puppies and a handful of cats and kittens called our home theirs during the memoir years.
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Every dog in this memoir gave something unforgettable - trust, joy, chaos, comfort, and love. In their honor, a portion of proceeds from Mom Loves the Dogs More is donated annually to nonprofit animal rescue organizations that share our commitment to second chances.
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This year, the recipient is Second Chance Animal Rescue Minnesota. All of the dogs featured in Mom Loves the Dogs More were fostered through Second Chance - one of the longest operating volunteer-based rescues in Minnesota (USA).