Win a Signed Copy of the Not Without My Dog Resource & Record Book!

Win your own signed copy of the deluxe hardcover, limited edition Not Without My Dog Resource & Record Book! The contest began on October 24th and runs through midnight on Tuesday, November 2nd. The winner will be selected at random and will be announced on November 3rd. To enter the contest, simply begin following @8StateKate […]

November Book Signings

Meet Jenny Pavlovic and get your own signed copies of the new Not Without My Dog Resource & Record Book   and 8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog at upcoming book signings:  Thursday, November 4th, 7:30 pm: Common Good Books 165 Western Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 651-225-8989 […]

Touched by a Whale: The Friendly Gray Whales of Laguna San Ignacio

As I peered over the side of the boat in anticipation, a geyser of salty water blasted me in the face. I laughed out loud, feeling like I’d been nailed by a kid with a squirt gun. This ‘kid’, a 15-foot gray whale calf weighing over a ton, had surprised me with a shower from […]

8 State Kate Fund Exceeds $5,000 in Donations as 5th Anniversary of Katrina Approaches

In August of 2010, as the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approached, 8 State Kate Fund donations from book proceeds exceeded $5,000, with a donation to Animal Rescue New Orleans. Jenny Pavlovic started writing 8 State Hurricane Kate: The Journey and Legacy of a Katrina Cattle Dog because she didn’t want Kate to be forgotten. She also wanted […]

Emergency Preparedness for Your Pet: 8 Things I Learned from 8 State Hurricane Kate

8 State Hurricane Kate, an old Australian Cattle Dog, was rescued from a rooftop in Louisiana nine days after Hurricane Katrina. I met her in September 2005 in Gonzales, Louisiana, where rescued animals were taken for care and shelter. With no known address or ID, she was running out of options. When Hurricane Rita forced […]

The Story Behind The “Not Without My Dog” Book

Jenny Pavlovic – Author Interview by Cathy B Stucker (Thank you to Cathy Stucker for this wonderful interview, which originally appeared at http://www.sellingbooks.com/jenny-pavlovic-author-interview.) What is your most recent book? Tell us a bit about it. My new book is the Not Without My Dog Resource & Record Book, for daily use, travel, and emergencies. I wrote this […]

Premier Book Signing for the “Not Without My Dog” Resource & Record Book!

Announcing the Not Without My Dog Resource & Record Book!

Meet author Jenny Pavlovic and get your copy of this brand new book.

Thunder, Lightning, and Fireworks, Oh My!

Here are some tips to help you prepare for and weather that next storm, and for the 4th of July

Angel Animals & Angel People: The MVHS Woofer & Hoofer

Cay and I had a great time at the Minnesota Valley Humane Society Woofer & Hoofer walk on Saturday. We’re grateful that our friend Sylvia joined us in our book booth and donated to the MVHS.

Happy Anniversary Chase! You’re the Best!

I can hardly believe that Chase has been here for 4 years! My Katrina friend Sarah Dutton rescued him from a violent man in Virginia. During Memorial weekend of 2006, he traveled all the way to Minnesota to join our family. Eleven people, including Laura Gonzo, Emily Anderson and others helped him along the way […]