The Divine Dog This is the extraordinary story of a Pitbull, a man, and God. Shelby is the Pitbull, the narrator of the book, too often misjudged, very forgiving, compassionate, and destined to be a therapy dog. Joe is the man, the author of the book, a guy with obstacles to confront and a passion to save all four-pawed creatures. Shelby first encounters Joe when she’s not even born yet; she’s still in the heavens above. She follows the author as an often bullied boy, through his tempestuous growing years. She yearns to meet Joe, and God answers her prayer. However, the pup must learn and accept the ways of earthly life with its intermingling of good and evil. “My child, I give My creatures free will,” God frequently repeats to explain sadness pain, and suffering at the hands of others. And so Shelby and Joe embark on a journey of discovery and healing. Together they inspire children, teens, and adults suffering physical, psychological, and spiritual maladies from persecution and prejudice to life-threatening illness. Fueled by their faith, the two companions turn their travels into an empowering mission of love. About the author: Joe Dwyer is an author, motivational speaker with The John Maxwell Team, and business coach with over 30 years of experience, including ten years as a Chief Operating Officer (COO). Joe is an ordained Deacon, Animal Chaplain, and a Pet Loss companion. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Geralynn, and Bella (a rescued greyhound). He will always be a proud Dad to Daniel, the Miracle Beagle and Shelby, as well as the many other rescues that were part of his family and his life.