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Scream Like Banshee
29 Days of Tips & Tales to Keep Your Sanity as a Doggie Foster Parent

"I finished reading your book and all I can say is WOW!!!  You are an inspiration…you had me crying, laughing, and then crying again! The story of Banshee had me on edge the entire book.

I liked how you incorporated wellness; this book is not only for those who foster or want to foster but for everybody because it is a “feel good book." It has joy, love, sadness, grief, and how to love yourself. 
 
The way you described the dogs, your circumstances, your travels, etc. made me feel like I was “there” with you and that makes for a great read!"—Cherie Smith, Smith Virtual Office

"A really insightful book and a no-bullshit diary. A lot of diaries sugar coat everything and you put yourself out there for scrutiny in a very candid way. It lets any foster parent know that it is okay to not be perfect and that it is okay to have limits. Nicely done!"—Joe Horvath, M.A.

Scream Like Banshee: 29 Days of Tips and Tales to Keep your Sanity as a Doggie Foster Parent is for animal advocates embroiled in the daily adventures of fostering and rehoming America’s homeless dogs.

Thayne mixes tips for those who need to step up to foster with tips for those who foster too much, adding a dash of laughter, a pinch of sadness, and a wallop of honesty, for a quick read you might not want to put down.

She includes a 29-day diary with tales of foster parenting gone right or gone wrong. This is Banshee’s story, the story of what he taught her, and the story of his foster siblings.

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About the Author

Tamira Ci Thayne is founder and CEO of Dogs Deserve Better, an award-winning national nonprofit working on behalf of America’s chained and penned dogs.

Thayne holds a B.A. in Visual Arts from the University of Maryland, and a B.S. and M.S. in Naturology (study of the Body/Mind/Spirit connection) from American Institute of Holistic Theology.

She has written articles for nationwide publications including American Dog, and has been the subject of articles in magazines such as Bark, Animal Sheltering, The New Barker, and Dog’s Life, which won a Genesis Award Honorable Mention.

She has created over 30 animal advocacy art pieces, available for viewing and purchase on littlegirllooking.com, and illustrated Puddles on the Floor for Dogs Deserve Better, a humane education book written by Lorena Estep.

Scream Like Banshee is Thayne’s first book.

Thayne is available for interviews, author visits, and book signings. Please contact her at 814.941.7447 or Tami@littlegirllooking.com to request an appearance.

How to Purchase the Book

1. Books are available for $14.98 from lulu.com and will soon be available from all major online booksellers. Dogs Deserve Better will benefit with a $2 donation per book sold on lulu.com:
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2. Or, Signed and Dedicated Copies are available for $24.97 from Dogs Deserve Better, with the entire $9.99 extra per autographed copy going to Dogs Deserve Better to raise funds for chained and penned dogs.

3. Have a Kindle? Scream Like Banshee is now available for immediate download for your Kindlek, Kindle 2, or iPhone Kindle Application (a Free Download) for a mere $9.99 from this link, please consider leaving a review on the page if you liked the book! Dogs Deserve Better will benefit with a $2 donation per book sold.

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"I regularly buy books with a rescue theme but have always felt a bit disappointed because there hasn’t been a book that portrayed, 'my rescue experiences.' So I wasn't really prepared for Tamira Ci Thayne’s 'Scream Like Banshee'. It is the most honest account of the perils and pitfalls as well as the joy and fulfillment that rescue volunteers face daily.

The book was beautifully written and brutally honest. I always was rescue friendly, going to events and donating money. But adopting my very own rescue dog changed my life and made me add another title for myself, dog rescuer. I’ve become deeply involved with promoting spay and neuter services and dachshund rescue for about a year now. I’ve had over 7 foster dogs in the past year and each one brings unique challenges and opportunities.

I LOVE what I do but I struggle with feeling overwhelmed. I worry that I’m not being the “perfect” foster parent. I have a hard time saying “No, I can’t take in another dog right now.” With too few foster homes and an endless supply of needy animals, to say no feels like sentencing that animal to death.

Thayne’s book feels like an embrace from a friend that understands what we all go through. It is a beacon of hope to let other rescuers know that they “are not alone”.

It is a must read for anyone involved in rescue.

Thank you for giving us a voice, — Amy Snyder
Volunteer for Dachshund Rescue of North America
Volunteer for Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance

"I finished reading your book Scream Like Banshee yesterday and loved every single minute of it! I couldn't put it down. It truly spoke to me!

I've been in animal rescue since 2000 and am currently with a rescue group which pulls animals from high-kill animal shelters and home-fosters them after getting them vetted. Your book just spoke volumes to me! I so appreciate your sense of humor and your ability to say just exactly what needs to be said.

I hope you'll consider writing more books in the future. I love your writing style! I think that's what makes your book so great. You went with the topic that you just "HAD" to let out of your pores, body, and soul. You had something really important to say!!!!! And I thank you so much for that.

With hugs and admiration —Carol Schmidt, Missouri

"Between the pages of Tami's first book I found a plan for self-improvement, a guide to fostering, and even a 'get out of fostering free card'. Scream like Banshee will take you on a tour of Tami's life where you will discover how to maintain your sanity, acknowledge your limitations, how to say NO without feeling like a jerk, and when it is really time for you to say YES.

Where else would you come across advice like this? 'I can always get another husband or wife. Fostering a dog is very important and makes a huge difference.' Or read a whole chapter titled 'Crappy Homes Happen'?

How about some truthful insight into the life of Dogs Deserve Better Founder and CEO Tamira Ci Thayne? Uncover a few of her successes and failures in rescue and meet a friend who relates to your trials and will help you conquer your fears.

Whether you've fostered hundreds of dogs or none, it is an enjoyable read mixing laughter and empathy with real life situations. Thayne may even leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about our canine companions and the people who care about them. A book that is more than a tool for fostering; it is a declaration of the spirit, heart and soul of Dogs Deserve Better, its founder and rescuers universally. The moral to this story is 'It's OK not to be perfect; a dog will love you anyway.'

Dawn's Guarantee: If you don't find Scream Like Banshee by Tamira Ci Thayne to be everything I said and more I will gladly present to you 'free of charge' a rescue dog to foster in your very own home."—Dawn Ashby, Rescue and Public Liaison Director, Dogs Deserve Better

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