When a woman makes good on a childhood promise to give a rescue pet a forever home, mayhem erupts as she gets more than she bargained for in the arrival of a dachshund.

Follow this abbreviated log of their life together as she shares tales of learning, love, loss, and hope.

"...this touching story is an enjoyable and loving tribute to a devoted best friend."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Lir is a funny and sharp narrator who tells stories that allow her and Darwin's personalities to come across."
--Foreword Reviews

Edana Lir is an occasional author who typically writes fiction. Dream of the Dog with Nine Lives is her third book and first non-fiction effort. Originally from the Midwest region of the United States, she lives and works in New England.