Keeping Bailey
(Book)

Through no fault of her own and after spending her entire life with an owner she loves, Bailey's life is turned upside down. She's dropped off at the Humane Society where Kim Harper works as the Animal Behavior Manager. Alone and confused, Bailey shuts down completely. She won't eat or even acknowledge anyone who reaches out to her. Kim knows older dogs are hard to re-home. If Bailey can't come out of this, it will be impossible. A retired widow named Rhonda Hawthorne volunteers at the shelter. Rhonda's dog recently passed away after a long and full life. Rhonda can't even think about getting another one but hopes doing this will give her a chance to be around dogs, make a small difference in their lives, but without making a permanent commitment. Soon she decides to do whatever she can to help Bailey, before it's too late. What life-changing difference will this decision create in her own life? Kim Harper is also wondering about something else...will Ned, the boyfriend she loves, ever get serious and pop the question?