Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home!

When Lizzie sees an ad in the paper for a dog in need of a new home, she is
immediately concerned. Why is this person so anxious to get rid of their
puppy? Rocky is a cuddly, couch potato of a Bulldog. He was originally brought
in as a guard dog but he would rather nap than protect a store. While
fostering Rocky, Lizzie learns that the puppy is very stubborn and not open to
changing his lazy ways. But every pet owner has a different need and Lizzie is
able to find an older couple in need of a companion who are more than happy to
accomodate the sleepy puppy's lifestyle.

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### About the Author

Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing Puppy Place
books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! That's why she came up with a
brand-new series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be
outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the
season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with
dogs, and hang out with friends and family. Visit her web site at
www.EllenMiles.net.

### Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

**From _The Puppy Place: Rocky_**

_Lizzie caught her breath and took a closer look. Free Puppy, the ad said.
"Bulldog." Then there was a phone number. That was all._

_She frowned. Why didn't it say "To a Good Home"? It sounded like the person
was just going to give the puppy to the first person who called. That was no
good. Ms. Dobbins, the director of the local animal shelter where Lizzie
volunteered every week, would never do that. If someone wanted to adopt a pet
from Caring Paws, they had to fill out a long application with lots of
information about who they were, where they lived, and how they planned to
take care of the animal that was about to become part of their family. Ms.
Dobbins didn't let just anyone walk in, pay the adoption fee, and walk back
out with a cat or dog._