Includes the story Rescued by Ruby— a Netflix film! The bestselling and beloved Godwink series returns with a charming, dog-focused collection of “joyful” ( The Washington Post ) stories, all of which provide plenty of hope, encouragement, and laughter. With delightfully uplifting stories and enthralling prose, DogWinks is the perfect gift for dog lovers of all backgrounds. Featuring several never-before-published and true stories about coincidences and divine intervention, DogWinks is an inspirational and entertaining book that illustrates the overwhelming power of faith and how miracles can change our lives and those of our canine companions. "Joyful...These stories will make you want to give your pup an extra biscuit and a hug." — Washington Post SQuire Rushnell is a popular speaker and New York Times bestselling author who has coined the term “Godwink,” now in mainstream usage. Within more than one million books in print, SQuire’s Godwink stories are a popular monthly feature on Today . He has also appeared on several national television programs including Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends and CBS Sunday Morning . As a veteran ABC Television Network executive, he led Good Morning America to the number one spot and oversaw the acclaimed Schoolhouse Rock! series and the ABC Afterschool Specials . Programs under his direction have captured more than seventy-five Emmy Awards. Louise DuArt costarred with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman in sold out performances for fifteen seasons. Clean and funny, Louise executes fast-paced conversations between herself and Bart Simpson, Judge Judy, Barbra Streisand, Hillary Clinton, and dozens more. She was a popular Women of Faith speaker and has coauthored three books with her husband, SQuire. She hosted a popular daily talk show on the ABC Family channel for eight seasons, Living the Life , and has starred in various Broadway productions, garnering rave reviews. Chapter 1: Ruby 1 RUBY A blue pickup truck drives into the Rhode Island SPCA parking lot, pulling into a spot adjacent to a wire fence. The sign on the truck’s door, “Lazybones Dog Training,” helps identify the driver. Out hops an attractive woman in her late thirties who heads into the building. Minutes later, we see her behind the wire fence. She is Pat Inman, a dog trainer, who donates some of her time every week to the SPCA, helping dogs get ready for their critically important adoption interviews with potential families. She teaches them basic manners. In other words, she is helping them to put their best paw forward. “I’ll be right with you, Ruby!” she shouts to her favorite canine student, who is dashing around the enclosure. “I just need a minute to get ready.” Ruby, seven months old, is a frisky, long-haired, black-and-white pup, preoccupied with running back and forth like she’s out of control. Is she? No, that’s just the nature of Australian shepherds and border collies. Ruby’s a mix of both. The breeds have nearly duplicate characteristics: very bright, highly active, and loaded with mischief. Ruby stops, looks back to see if her friend Pat is watching. What’s this? An unguarded moment? She bolts. Pat, getting her long auburn hair under control for her training session, has placed her pink ballcap on the bench beside her as she pulls her hair into a ponytail. In that moment of distraction, Ruby loops around, playfully snatches the ballcap, and zips off, carrying it in her mouth like a prize. “Ruby! Come back here!” shouts Pat, laughing at the same time. “Ruby! Bring it here.” Ruby obeys, heading back. She likes to please Pat. Most of the time. Anybody else would have had to chase her till exhaustion before getting that hat back. She trots to the bench, dropping the ballcap at her teacher’s feet. Pat good-naturedly strokes Ruby’s neck and hugs her warmly. In her canine business, as well as her volunteer duties at the SPCA, Pat works with dozens of dogs. She is fond of most of them. But there’s something special about Ruby. Releasing her hug, she attempts to disguise a worry in her heart. Ruby is scheduled for an adoption interview later that day. It’ll be the fifth family to take her home for a “tryout.” Unfortunately, the four previous families returned Ruby within forty-eight hours, with nearly identical complaints: “unmanageable,” “scared the children,” “prone to nipping.” The last observation, “nipping,” is one of the least desirable charges to have on a dog’s record. Pat’s been around long enough to know that “nipping”—one step away from “biting”—ignites the anxiety of lawyers. And if Ruby happens to be returned one more time, the animal shelter may have to “make a decision.” She shudders at those words. “C’mon, Ruby,” says Pat, with playful resolve in her voice. “We’ve got work to do. You are going to meet some wonderful people, so let’s teach you some manners.” Pat always makes things fun. So whatever she suggests sounds good to Ruby.