Children's book based on real-life Toto and 'Oz'!
- Pet Pals TV staff
- 2 hours ago
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Updated: 19 minutes ago

Toto longed for a life beyond his cold, lonely cage. Living in the harsh reality of a puppy mill, he didn’t know what a “home” was — until the day the police arrived and changed his world forever.
Based on a true story, “Toto Finds Home: A Rescue Dog’s Tale” follows one brave pup’s journey from mistreatment to a miracle. When Toto finally finds his way into the lap of his new owner, you’ll have to decide for yourself: Was their meeting a mere coincidence, or divine matchmaking?
A year before they met, author Julie Osborne (known as “Oz”) launched her "Tales of Oz" blog, complete with its own yellow brick road. She had no idea that a real-life Toto was already on the horizon, waiting to change her life forever.

Why you might like this book:
· A Mission with Heart: Since finding each other, Oz and Toto have raised over $25,000 for animal shelters, helping countless "orphans" find their forever home.
· Paw it Forward: Your purchase makes a difference! A portion of the proceeds from every book is donated to 4 Precious Paws Spay and Neuter Clinic, the Indiana clinic that rescued the real-life Toto.
· Lessons for Little Ones: This inspiring story teaches children the importance of compassion, animal advocacy, and caring for the vulnerable.
· A Testimony of Love: More than just a children’s book, this is a heartwarming reminder of the power of unconditional love and the life-changing bond between humans and their rescues.
“Toto Finds Home” is illustrated by Krystal Kramer. It is available at Amazon.com.
Julie Osborne is an author and Bible teacher who lives in Carmel, Indiana. For more about Julie and Toto, click here: https://www.julieosborne.com/oz-and-toto





