Merlin's KIDS is MAGIC

 This week, I had the great fortune of meeting Janice Wolfe, canine expert and founder of Merlin’s KIDS. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing individually trained service dogs to those in need. Merlin’s KIDS transforms the lives of dogs by rescuing them from shelters, training them and giving them a very meaningful purpose to their lives. These special dogs in turn help transform the lives of the children they serve with a lifelong commitment to friendship and the specialized task they perform. 
 
My debut picture book Boomer, At Your Service will be released in 2019. It is a story about a lovable dog who doesn’t quite make it as a service dog. He wants nothing more than to find a family to serve and on his journey, he learns while he doesn’t have all the traits required to be a service dog…he excels as a therapy dog because Boomer is great at making children laugh. 
 
It’s a heartfelt story with a deeper meaning. Boomer doesn’t fit in with the rest of his classmates. He is a little different. But what makes Boomer unique, is also what makes him perfect for his family. He eventually finds his true purpose in life. 
 
I suppose this story parallels my own. I’ve spent over 15 wonderful years climbing the ladder in the world of advertising, but it was time to try something new. I now know, my true calling in life is to be a picture book author. I want to make children smile with my stories…just like Boomer. I want to make a larger impact.
 
Therefore, I want Boomer, At Your Service to serve a higher purpose. That’s why meeting Janice Wolfe has been such a blessing. I’m committing myself to supporting Merlin’s KIDS by raising awareness for its mission and will help raise funds to support the incredible work they're doing. We have some ideas brewing and I’m so excited to reveal them all soon.
 
In the meantime, I hope my post has inspired you to take an action today. Here’s how you can help…
 
How Can You Help?
Help Merlin’s KIDS rescue and rehabilitate shelter dogs and change their lives by training them to become service dogs. Each dog requires 18 months of training and the costs incurred average $30,000 per dog. Help today by making a monetary donation or volunteer your time. There are a variety of ways to help Merlin’s KIDS continue their mission and you can choose the path that is right for you. Please visit http://www.merlinskids.org/donate to learn how you can support this incredible organization.