“Piper Finds Her Special,” A Heartwarming Book by Alison Keenan - A Story of Purpose, Unconditional Love, and the Healing Power of Therapy Dogs

What goes on in the mind of a therapy dog? How does a dog discover its purpose in the world? In her inspiring children’s book, Piper Finds Her Special, author Alison Keenan takes readers on a heartwarming journey inside the mind of Piper, a therapy dog who discovers the joy and importance of helping others through a unique reading program for children.

“Piper Finds Her Special” shares an incredible story of love, hope, and purpose based on the real-life story of Piper and her owner Alison. The unique relationship between a dog and her owner, who have both fought and survived significant medical challenges, is brought out in the book. After receiving a rare blood cancer diagnosis in 2014, Alison and Piper started a therapy dog team that has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals throughout Lebanon, Tennessee, and beyond.

Since joining Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City as a registered therapy team, Piper and Alison have worked together to bring comfort and assistance to hospitals, care facilities, libraries, and behavioral health clinics. Their work is rooted in the belief that despite life’s challenges, each day can be the BEST day. This philosophy, known as the “Piper Principle,” encourages living in the moment and making each experience the best it can be, a lesson both Alison and Piper have embraced in their own lives.

More than the story about a therapy dog, “Piper Finds Her Special” is a reflection of both the significance of giving back to one’s community and the therapeutic potential of unconditional love. Through their therapy work, Piper and Alison have established themselves as essential members of the children’s programs at the Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library’s children’s programs, as well as a vital presence in local behavioral health clinics and hospitals. Their work with the READ® program helps children build confidence and improve their reading skills while offering emotional support in a safe, compassionate environment.

The book teaches young readers about the value of therapy animals in helping those in need while also bringing them the joy of Piper’s story. Children who are interested in the world of therapy animals and who adore animals, particularly dogs, will find it to be an ideal book. With every page, “Piper Finds Her Special” reminds us that we all have a purpose and that sometimes, it takes a dog to show us just how special life can be.

The latest edition of “Piper Finds Her Special” is now available for purchase on www.worldwidepublicists.com and www.amazon.com.

About the Author
This book is based on the true story of Piper and her owner, Alison. They reside in Lebanon, Tennessee and spread the unconditional love of a dog to libraries, behavioral health clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Both Piper and Ms. Keenan share medical challenges after Alison was diagnosed in 2014 with a rare blood cancer. Both have learned from their medical challenges how to turn their trials into blessings by giving back to their community. They adopt the Piper Principle which is believing each day is the BEST day, each meal is the BEST meal, etc., allowing each experience to be the BEST experience it can be. Piper and Alison comprise a Therapy Dog Team, registered with Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, and they are part of the Therapy Patient Connections Chapter of middle Tennessee and the READ® program. Team Keenan has been providing Therapy Dog visits in Tennessee since October 2018 and can be seen frequently at the Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library.

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