In her book, she takes readers on the journey of her larger-than-life dog, Buddy, whom she felt was a \u201clittle human\u201d and her best friend.<\/p>\n
Buddy lived a full and joyful 15 years with Di Meglio. She struggled with the loss of Buddy and felt anger and frustration to keep him close to her.<\/p>\n
She began drawing childhood photos to help with the grief, which evolved into her first book.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I\u2019m struggling to accept this loss, I\u2019m sure there is a child out there who is going through the same thing, not understanding why they have so little time with their friend,\u201d said Di Meglio.<\/p>\n
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A Big Life for Buddy is a picture book that takes children on a journey through the cycle of life. When a wise owl delivers Buddy to his new family, the puppy knows nothing about humans, yet he grows up to live and act like one. Readers will immerse themselves in Buddy\u2019s daily life as he does everything from reading books to hosting tea parties with his animal friends. Buddy finds purpose in being part of a family and forming a bond with the young girl he grows up alongside. From the whimsical perspective of an extraordinary dog, readers will learn what it means to belong, grow old, and understand that loss is a part of life. (Courtesy\/SophiaDi Meglio\/Amazon)SophiaDi Meglio\/Amazon<\/p>\n
After Buddy passed, she said she didn\u2019t want another dog. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was very against getting another dog after Buddy died; I always told myself, it was just Buddy, I\u2019ll never go through this again, but I realized the only thing that helped me get through my grief was having another puppy to raise,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Months had passed since Buddy\u2019s death, and her grief was not easing. It wasn\u2019t until her family expressed to her that she is a person who always needs a dog that she accepted Sammy, also an English Bullterrier. She said her new friend has brought her joy and reminds her of her first love, Buddy.<\/p>\n
My children enjoyed A Big Life for Buddy<\/a> after we recently lost our dog, Zoey. If you or someone you know has lost a pet and has a child, I highly recommend this story.<\/p>\n Meet Jovia<\/p>\n If you would like to adopt this Rockstar, please email rescue@pupstarzrescue.org or visit www.pupstarzrescue.orgfor an application!<\/p>\n www.pupstarzrescue.org **Puppies are hard work. If you are not ready for a ‘new baby’ please adopt an adult or senior who need you! PupStarz rescue cannot guarantee the breed, size, temperament, or age of any dog**<\/p>\n **Please note that puppies can grow .5-2.5lbs a week based on their breed** If you want to adopt, please remember that there are loving senior and disabled pets who need your care and attention, too. 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