A dog named beautiful : the true story of the labrador who taught a marine to love life again

Rob Kugler adopted his chocolate Lab Bella as a puppy - a bundle of fun and love, who could keep his girlfriend company while he headed off to fulfil his duties in the military. When his life fell apart, it was Bella who was there to help heal the wounds, and who made Rob's life worth living again. So when he was told that Bella had cancer - first in her leg, which had to be amputated, and then in her lungs - he was devastated.;Prologue -- One man and his dog. A new life on three legs ; Let out to run free ; Only one problem -- me -- Everyone's a friend ; Gentle warrior -- A long way from home. Lemons ; A bird to chase ; Flag-draped box ; I will never leave you ; A sense of accomplishment ; My entire world -- Unconditional love. Pawsivity ; Mike's sunset ; Just one more ride ; Funny how we show our love ; From beginning to end ; The end of the line ; Come, find me on the beach -- Epilogue.;Part One -- One man and his dog -- Part Two -- A long way from home -- Part Three -- Unconditional love. The heartwarming true story of the three-legged Labrador who helped her human to love life again. Rob Kugler adopted his chocolate Lab Bella as a puppy - a bundle of fun and love, who could keep his girlfriend company while he headed off to fulfil his duties as a Marine. When his life fell apart, it was Bella who was there to help heal wounds. Sharing that special love that only exists between a dog and its human, Bella made Rob's life worth living again. So when Rob was told that Bella had cancer - first in her leg, which had to be amputated, and then in her lungs - he was devastated. With only months of Bella's life left, he knew just what he had to do for his furry best friend. Determined to show her the same kind of unconditional love which she had always shown him, Rob decided to give Bella the farewell adventure of her doggie dreams. Travelling from coast to coast, criss-crossing the States, making new friends from every corner of the globe on their inspirational journey, along the way Bella taught Rob never to give up and always to live each day as though it's your last. This is the true story of an an unbreakable bond, an incredible journey, and a heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting long goodbye For fans of Nala's World and Arthur , this is an uplifting and unforgettable true story about how the love of a good dog can save your life. Rob Kugler adopted his chocolate Lab Bella as a puppy - a bundle of fun and love to keep his girlfriend company as he headed off to war. But when Rob's brother died and his relationship fell apart, it was Bella who was there to help heal the wounds, and make Rob's life worth living again. So when Rob was told Bella had cancer - first in her leg, which had to be amputated, and then in her lungs - he was devastated. With only months of Bella's life left, he knew just what he had to do for his furry best friend. Determined to show her the same unconditional love she had always shown him, Rob decided to give Bella the farewell adventure of her doggy dreams. Criss-crossing the USA from coast to coast, making many new friends along the way, Bella taught Rob never to give up and to live each day as though it's your last. A heartbreaking but ultimately uplifiting true tale, A Dog Named Beautiful is full of hope, love, tears and laughter. Enjoy the journey. _______________ 'Teaches the reader a wealth about the value of making human connections.' FORBES The perfect gift for all dog lovers this Christmas! For fans of Arthur and Marley and Me , this is an unlifting and unforgettable true story about how the love of a good dog can save your life. 'Teaches the reader a wealth about the value of making human connections.' FORBES Rob Kugler adopted his chocolate Lab Bella as a puppy - a bundle of fun and love to keep his girlfriend company as he headed off to war. But when Rob's brother died and his relationship fell apart, it was Bella who was there to help heal the wounds, and make Rob's life worth living again. So when Rob was told Bella had cancer - first in her leg, which had to be amputated, and then in her lungs - he was devastated. With only months of Bella's life left, he knew just what he had to do for his furry best friend. Determined to show her the same unconditional love she had always shown him, Rob decided to give Bella the farewell adventure of her doggy... Prologue -- One man and his dog. A new life on three legs Let out to run free Only one problem -- me -- Everyone's a friend Gentle warrior -- A long way from home. Lemons A bird to chase Flag-draped box I will never leave you A sense of accomplishment My entire world -- Unconditional love. Pawsivity Mike's sunset Just one more ride Funny how we show our love From beginning to end The end of the line Come, find me on the beach -- Epilogue. Part One -- One man and his dog -- Part Two -- A long way from home -- Part Three -- Unconditional love. For fans of Marley and MeA Dog Named Beautiful is the true story of an unbreakable bond, and an inspirational journey