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My name is Colin Chappell and while originally from Peterborough (UK), I moved to Canada in 1975 and in neither country did I consider a dog for a pet. Dogs were in fact annoying; soiled areas that I traveled on; chased almost anything that moved; smelled a little when dry, and smelled a lot when wet. I was bitten by Sabre, a German Shepherd (Alsatian), who was probably protecting its owner from me. I was about 14 yrs old at that time and was only interested in trains so attacking big people was not a factor … but try explaining that to Sabre.

In a moment of weakness in November 2012, I started talking to our local Humane Society about dog ownership with the view to maybe, just maybe, I might like to adopt one. I was starting to believe that it could be possible to have a really rewarding relationship with a canine. History, and the resulting book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” tells the rest of the story!

This Blog covers a number of Categories, which are intended  to make your life easier should you want to look for Posts with a specific interest. There is a search by Category box on the right side of the screen.

Three of the categories are for each of my three books, and are also noted in the Header area. Those links (in the header) will open to provide a quite detailed overview of the book selected. All three books are available direct from Friesen Press (book cover images in right column will link to them), and in eBook format.

Thank you so much for visiting, and taking the time to look around. Perhaps we’ll see you again eh!