E-mails From Shilo

Shilo, a golden retriever, writes email to his net pal in an humorous & touching color-illustrated book great for the whole family.

There is more to being a dog than looking cute, chasing squirrels or figuring out how to get along with the resident cat - as the "mom" of Shilo, a rescued Golden Retriever, discovers when she uncovers a mysterious folder in her computer filled with nearly two years' worth of e-mails - from Shilo to Max, her sister's dog. We see this world through his eyes and interpreted through his canine sensibilities. Shilo's underlying worry is that perhaps, like his first family, his new family may not want him anymore, that they too could suddenly disappear one day. This emotional experience gives his world a sympathetic perspective and forces him to deal with some very tough issues of his own. It is his surprising discussions with his friend, sage and mentor, a Basset Hound named Sammy that gives Shilo's stories a mysterious twist.

Shilo Author Shilo is a first time author with E-mails from Shilo. A nine-year-old Golden Retriever happily living in Southern California with his adopted Mom and Dad, his early puppyhood is mostly unknown. Shilo is largely self-educated. His hobbies are eating, sleeping and chasing squirrels. Long walks and swimming are his passion and hopes all dogs can get out there and get some good exercise. Susan J. Lustig Translator and Book Designer Susan lives with her husband Bob Dahl in Southern California. Bob and Susan adopted Shilo when he was three years old from a Golden Retriever rescue group in Riverside, CA. With a BFA from Southern Methodist University and a MFA from New York University in theatre design, Susan has spent years creating and producing theme park attractions. Lately she is designing graphics and websites, and of course, doing dog language translations.