If you have ever brought a pet home to join your family, you are very familiar with this JOYFUL EVENT. Of all the dog family members we have loved and enjoyed, our most recent additions have both challenged us and lovingly grabbed our hearts forever. This book shares amusing experiences connected with becoming a family with a dog. This is a must for dog lovers! About the Author: Ruth Bryan is a former English teacher who loves dogs! The Ruffnecks is her first book. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, family, and dogs, Jazzie and Jesse. About the Illustrator: Chris Savido is a free-lance artist and illustrator who has worked in New York, Pittsburgh, and on the east coast. He presently resides in Pennsylvania and more of his work can be found at http: //www.chrissavido.com/home.htm