About Is This My Home?

Join Timber, a curious and brave puppy, on a journey to discover where he truly belongs. In Is This My Home?, Timber is separated from his brothers and begins a quest to find his forever home. Along the way, he encounters new places, meets interesting characters, and learns that finding the right home isn’t about how grand or exciting a place is—it’s about finding where you feel loved and cared for.

This heartwarming story appeals to both children and adults, offering lessons about self-discovery, growth, and the importance of belonging. Below you can read an excerpt from the book, meet some of the characters that Timber meets on his journey, and see what the real life Timber looks like!

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A playful German Shepherd puppy running inside a grand, ornate hall with high arched windows and chandeliers. The hall is lined with uniformed guards and a man in a cloak is standing in the background. A large portrait hangs on the wall behind them.
“Timber ran across the drawbridge, slipped past the castle guards, and snuck into the throne room where the Wise King was enjoying a grand feast with many guests. Without hesitation, Timber strode up to the Wise King and asked, “Is this my home?”

The Wise King, who loved puppies very much, said sadly, “No, this is not your home. We can’t have a puppy here because the queen has a little kitten who acts like a ferocious lion. It wouldn’t be safe for you.”

Timber sighed, “I understand.”

The Wise King turned to a plate of Caviar and asked, “Can you help Timber?” The Caviar all said in unison, “Talk to the Scholarly Salmon. He lives in the pond beyond the library.”

Timber thanked the King and the Caviar and hurried off to the pond, eager to find the Scholarly Salmon.”

Timber’s Journey

A German Shepherd puppy on a beach observing a red crab with a ship and pier in the background.

The Vacationing Crab

A puppy on a wooden ship deck gazing at a large seashell with ropes and pulleys in the background.
A regal man wearing a crown and ornate robe is holding a German Shepherd puppy at a luxurious banquet. The table is set with extravagant dishes, including plates of caviar and seafood, in a grand hall with guests seated along the table.

The Wise King who loves puppies

A surreal scene featuring a fish wearing glasses, reading a book titled 'The Ancient Art of Aquatic Ascent' to a German Shepherd puppy. The two are in a watery area in front of a castle-like building with ivy-covered walls in the background.
Outdoor campfire scene with an old man, two dogs, and a rustic cabin under a starry sky showing a constellation.

The Hunters and their Hound

A German Shepherd puppy sitting on a rug inside a wooden cabin with sunlight streaming through an open door, highlighting the puppy's fur and a lamp by the window.

A house after the storm

The Scholarly Salmon

The Adventurous Stowaway Scallop

Published by Snowy Nose Press

Through his adventure, Timber has many adventures and meets many fascinating creatures, each one who shares their advice with Timber.

About the author and the real Timber!

I wrote Is This My Home? because I believe that, just like Timber, everyone is on a journey to find where they truly belong. Whether it’s a school, a job, or a group of friends, finding the right place is essential to growing and thriving. This story is designed to teach many lessons about how someone can learn to find their right place.

This story couldn’t have been written without my own experience with the real life Timber, a rescue dog I met after years of searching for the perfect companion, and he for the perfect home.

Dog laying on grass with orange and blue ball, leash attached, cityscape in background.
Man sitting on a stone ledge with a dog, outdoors, with a city skyline in the background.