Ava Finds a Home

United Way released its 2010 book, Ava Finds a Home, in April.

The book was written and illustrated by Patty and Mike Stanley, residents of Albert Lea.
Patty and Mike Stanley believe in providing a safe and loving home to their adopted pets.
In the story Ava finds a real home with people and other animals who love her unconditionally.

The book was published at Arrow Printing with the help of donations from local organizations: Albert Lea Medical Center, Alliant Energy, Kiwanis International and Wells Fargo.
Read all about it in the recent Albert Lea Tribune story:http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2010/mar/25/its-dog-meet-dog-world/ 

All children in Freeborn County grades K-2nd grade, have the opportunity to receive the book, free of charge, during the week of April 12-16. Volunteers will visit local schools and read the book to children in an effort to encourage literacy and spark interest in budding authors!
 
 
Patty Stanley reads the book she wrote, ”Ava Finds a Home,” to a group of Alden Conger students.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Excerpt: “Hi! My name is Ava. Not long ago, I was adopted into a wonderful family. This is my story…
About a year ago, I didn’t have a family. I was in a boarding kennel because no one wanted me. My real sister and I were found by a farmer who couldn’t keep us. He called the Humane Society.
My sister was adopted by a family in Wisconsin who already had two dogs. They thought four big dogs would be too many so they left me there alone.”