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Miri, who grew up with other Yorkies, was caged and used only to produce litters of puppies. As Miri guides readers through kennel life, they learn about the loveless and inhumane environment of puppy mills. They meet the ruthless kennel owners, Judith and Wayne, who view the Yorkies as not animals with feelings and lives but merely as a means of income. Another interesting character, Queenie (a resident honeybee), emerges. Queenie acts as a guiding force for the dogs harmed by Judith and Wayne’s greed. Readers watch as a series of events leads Miri to the love and comfort of a new home and a new family that restores Miri’s spirits and offers her a new life. They also see that justice holds a place for animals too.
Wayne is a ruthless character who represents the greed and inhumanity sometimes found in capitalism. His character is integral to the book because it shows how easily “breeding factories” can manipulate rules and regulations to cover their operations. This book is engaging and thought-provoking because it makes readers think about pet adoption in a new way. It implicitly encourages readers to research pet stores and their animal acquisition methods. It also uplifts the role adoption shelters have in helping people give cats and dogs new homes. This book is inspiring in many ways because it gives readers the courage to resist harsh practices that harm animals and the environment. For anyone interested in animal rights, pet ownership, and animal ethics, this book is a must-read.
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