EP #22: BOOK: "Where Dogs Go To LIVE!: Inspiring Stories of Hospice Dogs Living in the Moment." AUTHOR: Jeff Allen

Lisa is joined by Jeff Allen, the cofounder of Monkey’s House a Dog Hospice & Sanctuary, established in 2015. He has devoted his life to helping people and dogs alike in his dual roles as a human resources manager at a pharmaceutical company and through his involvement in running Monkey’s House (www.monkeyshouse.org) with his wife, Michele Allen, a 2017 CNN Hero recipient. Together, they save and care for hospice dogs. Their sanctuary has been recognized for its outstanding work and was awarded Rescue of the Year in 2017 by World Dog Expo. Living among twenty-five hospice dogs has given Jeff experience and hands-on knowledge you can’t find in a book. Jeff lives in Southern New Jersey with Michele and their pack of furry kids.

Jeff shares some of the stories of the wonderful dogs at Monkey's House as well as the many ways that they care for these lovely dogs. Love, attention, medical treatment and surgeries (some by the wonderful Dr. Judy Morgan) and a number of therapies including nutritional therapy, give these dogs the best rest of their lives they can have.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

How sad it would have been had Cole disappeared into that dark room in the back of the shelter, alone and frightened, as if he never existed. This is often the fate of dogs afflicted with medical issues. Cole, a senior dog with cancer, was discarded by his owner, much like throwing away an old pair of shoes. In 2015, Michele and Jeff Allen said enough is enough and started Monkey’s House a Dog Hospice & Sanctuary. Celebrating the beauty each dog has to offer, they have welcomed over 100 hospice dogs into their home. Thankfully, Cole was rescued by Monkey’s House and experienced his final chapter of life filled with dignity and love.This book highlights 37 of the dogs that have called Monkey’s House home. Share in their journeys, laugh at their crazy antics, and shed a few tears while witnessing miracles of transformation. Rejoice along with these dogs, knowing they experienced the greatest gift of all, the healing power of love.The Allens and Best Chapter Publishing are donating a portion of the proceeds from Where Dogs Go to LIVE to Monkey’s House a Dog Hospice & Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization.