02488cam a22003493u 4500 26616 UtSlPG 20260610133616.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893 Minnie's Pet Dog Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-08-14 Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Minnie's Pet Dog" by Madeline Leslie is a children's book written in the mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The story revolves around a young girl named Minnie and her affectionate pet dog, Tiney, as well as her other various pets. It explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and animal intelligence, providing delightful anecdotes about pets and their interactions with humans and each other. The narrative primarily focuses on Tiney, a spaniel who is characterized by his friendly nature and habit of seeking comfort rather than adventure. Throughout the book, Minnie and her family witness Tiney’s interactions with other animals, including his protective friend Leo, a larger dog, and his amusing encounters with another pet, a monkey named Jacko. The story also includes various anecdotes showcasing the intelligence and loyalty of dogs, drawing lessons from these tales about pets' abilities to understand human emotions and commands. As Minnie navigates her young life alongside her beloved pets, the book captures the innocence of childhood and the bonds formed between humans and animals, ultimately emphasizing the importance of love and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Children and animals -- Juvenile fiction Pets -- Social aspects -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26616 67525 67525