A Passion for Puppers!

 

 

My life is extra busy these days and that means I had to let something go. After spending several years as director of a small dog rescue, helping with advocacy and fostering, we had to hang up our no-vacancy sign. The dogs pictured above are the ones who spent time under our roof during their journey to their forever homes, but they aren’t the only ones who burrowed into our hearts. These just did it a bit bigger! Some of these angels have now passed on to the other side, and I can just picture them hanging out with my Sir Riley Radcliffe, waiting for me to join them at the only Heaven I want to be a part of.. one where all my babies, human and creature, will be reunited again!

 I do hope that when my life slows down again, I can go back to putting in volunteer hours for these who need a voice. In the meantime, if you are looking for a reputable rescue to assist, please check out Yorkie Rescue of the Carolinas.

See the little fellow I’m hugging in the photo? You really need to read his story if you love to hear about redemption and happily ever afters! You can read it here:  “Grandpa Oliver’s Story” 

Want to know more about how my animals have helped me through my tumultuous life?

A lot of it is between the pages of my memoir, All My Dogs Go to Heaven.

Grandpa Oliver and I on the cover!

 

 

9 Comments

  1. June Meredith on January 14, 2026 at 8:38 am

    I am now reading book #12 of the Hart Ridge series, Every Little Thing.I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of your books and dread to see them end. Thank you for providing perfect reading pleasure on these cozy winter days. Keep writing, especially about the sweet puppies.

    • Kay Bratt on March 9, 2026 at 11:07 am

      Hi June. Thank you so much for reading my work! I’m now nose to the keyboard, figuring out book 16! So you still have a few to catch up on. 🙂

      Kay

  2. Margaret Meyer on February 18, 2026 at 4:09 am

    I just found your books on Kindle and I’m glad I did. I’m on book 3 and I love your story telling. I’m so glad I took a chance on your books. Keep them coming!

    • Kay Bratt on March 9, 2026 at 11:08 am

      I’m glad you found them, too, Margaret! Thank you for your support!

  3. Kathy on March 8, 2026 at 1:25 am

    I just finished book 2 and I’m looking forward to 3. You are I very descriptive writer which I really enjoy. Your stories are so true to lives adventures. Please keep your stories coming I will recommend them to other readers. I recently moved to a new state and lost my book club buddies. I have also done slot of humanatorian work in other countries and I love being of service. I to love yorkies. Mine is about 13 years old and slowing down but still shows his love. I will miss him alot. sorry I am now gambling on. Thank you again for your books and writing.

    • Kay Bratt on March 9, 2026 at 11:08 am

      Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for reading Hart’s Ridge series. And for all your service! –Kay

      • carole palma on March 12, 2026 at 4:35 am

        love your harts ridge.read the first four or five im one month! then i lost the series and just finished everly little thiing.your love for dogs is much like mine.grew up in country va. my home in front of a gun range was a great place to drop of an unwanted dog. my grads farm became a home many. if i had your talent and enough time left here i coyld probaly wright my own story of doggos and theirdeep and joy they depart. your genre is to me, a genre of its own. no wild sex, no specific hero to follow in your stories. just a warm,loving, ane still thrilling stories of life in general. i nowlive in florda and kknow of the sherrif your last book was based on in my town the offence conrinues. keep up the good stories that touch your hart and keep your motor funning. will definately donate a little in your author name i am 81 jave been reading all kinds of animal involve and fun and much interest. yours are amounf the best!! cant wait for 16 and on to another of your books and series! sorr about the keyboarding. i usually dont leave any at aii. my eyesight and arthritis finges make most just eeased,but thid one i had to write. keep up the excelent strories and love of our best buddies!

  4. carole palma on March 13, 2026 at 8:02 pm

    love your harts ridge.read the first four or five im one month! then i lost the series and just finished everly little thiing.your love for dogs is much like mine.grew up in country va. my home in front of a gun range was a great place to drop of an unwanted dog. my grads farm became a home many. if i had your talent and enough time left here i coyld probaly wright my own story of doggos and theirdeep and joy they depart. your genre is to me, a genre of its own. no wild sex, no specific hero to follow in your stories. just a warm,loving, ane still thrilling stories of life in general. i nowlive in florda and kknow of the sherrif your last book was based on in my town the offence conrinues. keep up the good stories that touch your hart and keep your motor funning. will definately donate a little in your author name i am 81 jave been reading all kinds of animal involve and fun and much interest. yours are amounf the best!! cant wait for 16 and on to another of your books and series! sorr about the keyboarding. i usually dont leave any at aii. my eyesight and arthritis finges make most just eeased,but thid one i had to write. keep up the excelent strories and love of our best buddies!

  5. Linda Campos on March 18, 2026 at 7:52 am

    Hello! I was looking for a new series to read and the cover of Diesel caught my attention and I’m so glad it did. I’m loving the series. And as you might guess, I’m a dog lover! I’m on book 8 and can’t wait to pick up my book when I get up in the morning! Coffee, an entertaining book and pup snuggles in the morning are just the best! Thank you!

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