Connie Lemonde

Naughty Herbie Connie Lemonde

This story is based on true events in the life of Herbie, a boston terrier. Herbie was the naughtiest dog Melissa Murray ever adopted. Among other things, he kept bossing her other dogs. As a result, he is known as "king of the household," and he loves to wear the toy king's crown that he found in the basement. Then, when Melissa fostered abused dogs, Herbie changed completely. He became sympathetic and kind. He felt bad because those dogs seemed very fearful--and they did not even know how to play! So he decided to teach them. Eventually, he devised a creative way to get them to play and have fun. Then he started to help other animals, such as the cat (He had never seen a cat!) who needed assistance; and he calmed a brain-injured ferret at the veterinarian's office. That was just the beginning. Herbie's assistance and concern for animals continued until he died. In this story, the king's crown falls to the ground, and it is replaced by angel wings.