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  For those who were there—my family, my sister’s family, and doggies Malti, Ray, and White

  Copyright © 2015 by Sangmi Ko

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  Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

  Ko, Sangmi.

  A dog wearing shoes / Sangmi Ko. — First edition.

  pages cm

  Summary: Mini finds a dog in the park wearing shoes but no collar and begs to keep him, but soon she realizes that whoever put the shoes on him loves the dog, as well.

  ISBN 978-0-385-38396-7 (hc)

  ISBN 978-0-385-38397-4 (glb)

  ISBN 978-0-385-38398-1 (ebk)

  [1. Dogs—Fiction. 2. Lost and found possessions—Fiction.] I. Title.

  PZ7.K7875Dog 2015 [E]—dc23 2014010934

  The illustrations were rendered in pencil and colored digitally.

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  Title Page

  Dedication & Copyright

  A Dog Wearing Shoes

  How to Adopt a Dog

  About the Author

  One day, Mini was on her way home from Grandma and Grandpa’s, when suddenly—

  Screech!!

  “Mini, look, it’s a dog,” her mom said. “And it’s wearing shoes.”

  “Doggy?!!!!!” cried Mini.

  “Here, puppy!” Mini’s mom called, and the dog pranced right over.

  “SO cute!” Mini shouted. “Can we keep him? Please-oh-please-oh-please?”

  Mini’s mom looked everywhere for the dog’s owner.

  “This little fellow must be lost,” she said at last. “We’ll have to take him home for now.”

  Mini was so excited!

  She sang a song,

  took the dog’s shoes off and put them back on,

  bonked their heads together,

  and took a nap with him.

  At home, Mini wanted to keep playing.

  The dog wasn’t in the mood.

  And then he started barking.

  And barking.

  “Mini, I think he’s missing his family,” said her mom.

  “He’s my family now. I found him.”

  “He’s crying.”

  “He isn’t crying! He’s singing.”

  “His owner must be looking for him.”

  “But he has no dog collar! He doesn’t belong to anybody.”

  “He has shoes,” said her mom. “He belongs to someone.”

  “Maybe he just needs a walk,” said Mini quickly.

  “Let’s go!”

  Mini and her mother bought a dog collar and leash

  and went straight to the park.

  There were dogs everywhere!

  Soon Mini’s dog had attracted quite a crowd.

  “How adorable!”

  “And friendly!”

  “Look at those little shoes!”

  “Sit!”

  “Beg!”

  “Paw!”

  “Other paw!”

  “Lie down!”

  “Play dead!”

  “And he’s so smart!”

  Mini was very proud.

  “Fetch!” Mini cried.

  Uh-oh.

  Mini looked everywhere—inside the park

  and outside the park.

  But all she could find was a shoe.

  “That’s a dog that likes to run,” said Mini’s mom.

  “Where are you, doggy?” cried Mini.

  The next day Mini’s mom took her to the shelter to try to find the dog.

  “Doggy!”

  Mini sat down and gave the dog a big hug.

  Then she took him home.

  Now Mini knew that someone else must be missing the dog too.

  It didn’t take long for his owner to show up.

  A few days later, Mini and her mom knew just where to go…

  …to find a dog of Mini’s very own.

  How to Adopt a Dog

  • You must be at least 18 years old to adopt a dog from a shelter, so kids need help from a parent.

  • Do some research online to prepare yourself for the responsibilities of pet ownership and make sure you can afford the cost.

  • Find a shelter. Staffers can help choose the right dog for your family.

  • Be prepared to visit a shelter more than once to get to know a potential adoptee. Make sure all family members have a chance to meet the dog, and if you already have a pet at home, consider bringing him or her to the shelter, too.

  • On the big day, bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of address; the name of a personal reference, reachable by phone; and the adoption fee, which can range from $75 to $200. And be sure to follow the shelter’s advice about follow-up veterinary care, licenses, and IDs.

  For More Information, Check Out These Websites

  aspca.org

  humanesociety.org

  petfinder.com

  SANGMI KO makes her picture-book debut with A Dog Wearing Shoes, which is based on a true story. Her niece once found a lost dog with shoes on, and after returning him to his owner, she adopted a dog named Ray. Sangmi lives and works in Seoul, South Korea, with two adopted dogs, White and Malti. Follow her on Twitter at @kosanglove.

 

 

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