If you love dogs, you need to know about Beth Miller and Wagtown. Beth is the founder of the charitable organization that helps communities become more dog friendly. Wagtown is the bridge between "We want to be dog friendly" and "We are dog friendly." Since launching Wagtown in 2016, she has interviewed more than 500 community leaders, elected officials, animal welfare advocates, grassroots groups, and others. She learned from the successes and failures in what Miller refers to as the "Dogification of America." Throughout her research across the United States, it became obvious to Miller that she needed to speak to children about dogs and their effect on our lives. Enter Beth's first book – a children's book called, "Tucker Finds His Forever Home."
The book features beautiful watercolor artwork of artist Erica Schindler. Erica is a self-taught, dog-loving artist from Dayton, Ohio. Though she creates with multiple mediums, she has found watercolor to be not only her personal favorite but also her most expressive work. Creating illustrations for a children’s book has always been a dream of hers, so when she was asked to help with “Tucker Finds His Forever Home,” she jumped on board. Erica loves the ability to use color to describe feeling and imagery. The watercolors she creates are filled with relatable emotion.
100% of Wagtown's book proceeds go to animal welfare projects and programs.
Yes, 100%. Much more impact can be made on the welfare of animals in our communities if we can get this book to kids and their families, rescues, schools, libraries, shelters, etc. Dogs make the world a better place. Now, it's time to make the world a better place for them.