Dogged Optimism: Lessons in Joy from a Disaster-Prone Dog

For anyone who has ever loved a pet against their better judgement...
Dogged Optimism is the story of a scruffy little dog and the woman who loves her. Killarney the Aussie terrier is not afraid of anything: big dogs, snakes, cancer. Belinda Pollard is afraid of many things, so Killarney becomes her in-house motivational speaker through grief, job loss and failed romance. If you’ve ever loved a pet or needed a laugh, you’ll be inspired by Killarney’s motto: Grab life by the throat and shake every last drop of joy out of it. Wrestle it, if you have to.

• “A delightful read, as much about the ups and downs of owning a wilful dog as facing up to life, especially when it doesn’t turn out as expected.” Marianne Wheelaghan, The Blue Suitcase
• “Anyone who’s ever adored a dog can relate to this evocative, humorous tale.” Molly Greene, The Gen Delacourt Mysteries
• “Will charm you with its window into life Down Under and inspire you with its insights into overcoming personal challenges.” Dawn Dicker, Writer & Content Strategist
• “A heart-warming tale of one woman’s special bond with her four-legged friend.” Tanya Arnold, Pupcake Queen

This book is written with Australian expressions and spelling, so prepare for some surprises. See if you can define the word "sook" by the end of the book!
Belinda Pollard is an award-winning Australian mystery author and former journalist who used to chuckle about people who treated their pets like children – until it happened to her. Her hobbies now include dog-walking in the rain and watching dog-training videos. She lives in Brisbane, Queensland, travels the world (when she can find a good petsitter), and blogs about Real Life on a Beautiful Planet at www.belindapollard.com.