About the Author

Rachel is an avid hiker, adventurer and dog lover based out of Nashville, Tennessee. She possesses a Master of Arts in Education and works as the Director of a Summer Camp for kids with learning differences in the summer. She is also a YA Fiction author, Free-lance Graphic Designer & Songwriter.

Fiske, The Rescue Pup

Join Fiske, the Rescue Pup, as he embarks on his journey from being a homeless puppy to learning what it means to become part of a foster family, until being adopted into a loving, fur-ever home!

A Great Educational Resource for Kids! Children will learn common triggers and behaviors experienced by shelter pets, as well as what to expect when you bring one home!

This book is based on a true story and will open the door to deeper conversation around pet fostering & adoption.

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Printable Coloring Pages

Kids can color while learning about a dog’s adoption journey at the same time!

Fiske's story teaches kids about the importance of fostering & adopting pets without homes, while kids learn the role of shelters & rescue organizations.

In the pages of this coloring book, kids will also be introduced to common triggers & behaviors seen in rescue dogs and opens the door for a deeper discussion about ways to handle pets who exhibit these behaviors due to shelter trauma.

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Meet Fiske!

Fiske was born on October 24, 2025. He is an Austrailian Cattle Dog & Schipperke mixed-breed dog. He was placed in a foster home after being taken in by a local Animal Rescue Shelter at 3 months old in the Nashville, TN area. Rachel adopted him on February 9, 2026 and they are living Happily Ever After.

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