Enter the world of Spunky; share his thoughts and feelings, his determination for independence, and need for love and understanding. Laugh with him, and cry with him.

Dori Brink’s writings have no particular genre; she writes about what matters to her, whether for children or adults. She is a lyricist, a member of ASCAP, a poet, and essayist, and an author of stories and novels for children as well as adults.

You are asleep now and don’t even know I am here watching you. The house is still, and everyone else is asleep too.

I will see that no harm comes to you. If anything happens, I will bark loud and even bite. I’ve learned a lot in the past year since I was a pup.

As soon as you are able to stretch your legs, we will run through the fields and play together. There is so much I can show you, and so many things we can do.

Strange how much I love you. Up until now I didn’t know how love could feel. Maybe if I tell you about myself, you will understand--