Meet Man’s Stressed Friend


Enamored with his comically large ears, Bubble Tape tongue, and sad brown eyes, Garfield’s parents decided they couldn’t leave him at the shelter for one more day. He would come home with them that night.

It wouldn’t be long before they would fantasize about taking him back.

So begins the story of Garfield, a lovable stray dog with a fierce passion for his family matched only by his intense fear of just about everything.

Read along as our reluctant hero learns to conquer his fears, discovers his inner strength, and finds the true meaning of—

Oh, dear! Pardon me. Wrong book.

Read along as Garfield gets into some mildly amusing shenanigans and learns very little!

All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit Bryan Animal Center.

reviewers are saying:

“Finally! A Dog story
where the dog doesn’t die.”

“The perfect gift!
Small and easy to wrap.”

“The child who illustrated this book
did a really great job.”



Meet the dog

Garfield Pennington is a six-year-old Red Heeler mix who loves food, family and fearfully avoiding new experiences. He lives in Bryan, Texas, with his parents, brother, sister, and cat. He would love to be your friend— as long as you don’t make any sudden moves.

Meet the Author

Allison Pennington writes an assortment of dry professional documents, lengthy and unsolicited opinions on current events, and, every once in a while, a bit of humor. She lives in Bryan, Texas, with her husband, two children, cat, and— well, you can probably guess who else.

Reach Allison at penningtonwriting@gmail.com.