In "Shelter Dog Blues," Susan Meddaugh tells the story of a lovable shelter dog named Martha who struggles to find her forever home. Despite her optimistic spirit, Martha faces numerous challenges as she navigates life in the shelter, meeting various potential adopters. Each encounter brings new hope, but none seem to stick. Through her humorous and heartwarming adventures, Martha learns valuable lessons about friendship, patience, and self-acceptance. Ultimately, this touching tale highlights the bond between pets and their humans, emphasizing the importance of love and resilience in the face of uncertainty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Martha Speaks .

This book has been graded for interest at 7-8 years.

There are 88 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Turtleback Books .

Susan Meddaugh is the creator of Martha, the beloved talking dog. Martha was a real dog who lived with Susan and her family. One day, her son wondered if Martha would be able to talk if he fed her alphabet soup. A star was born! Ms. Meddaugh now lives (with dogs, of course) in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Visit her at www. marthathetalkingdog. com.