She entered my life broken.
So was I.

When Abbey, a tiny Rottweiler puppy born without a hip socket, arrived during my battle with Lyme disease, survival felt uncertain for both of us. What neither of us could have imagined was how power she would change everything.

In this heartfelt memoir, Abbey’s journey from fragile runt to steadfast companion becomes a living lesson in resilience, presence, and joy. Her powerful heart, housed in a challenged body, transformed limitation into possibility—revealing that our struggles can become our greatest teachers.

Through Abbey’s eyes, ordinary moments turned into extraordinary truths:
play as healing, persistence over despair, and dignity in adaptation when the path forward changes.

Live Like Abbey isn’t just a dog memoir.
It’s a story of healing through connection, of staying when life hurts, and of discovering that we are far more than our broken parts.

During my darkest days, Abbey’s unwavering presence anchored me to life, teaching me that love doesn’t always fix what’s broken—it refuses to leave.

Rich with laughter, tears, and hard-won hope, this memoir offers lasting lessons:

• True strength is rising without losing joy
• Vulnerability creates connection
• Love multiplies when it’s shared

For anyone who has loved a dog, or faced impossible odds, Live Like Abbey is a reminder that even in darkness, there is a way forward.