Books by writer Steve Maddison and Pen Name Travelli

In every chapter of this heart-warming collection, one truth shines through: a dog can change a life.

The Good Dogs gathers inspirational short stories, each loosely inspired by real canine heroes—from service dogs and search-and-rescue partners to loyal companions who sense danger before humans ever could.

Meet

• a marathon stray who inspires a runner to keep going,
• a beagle mix who detects illness before symptoms appear,
• a mountain dog who leads a lost boy toward healing,
• a Labrador who refuses to give up on the person he loves,
• a shelter dog who finds her purpose in the moment she’s finally needed.

These stories are written as rich, emotional fiction—yet each is rooted in real extraordinary things dogs have done in the lives of humans.

Whether guiding, rescuing, comforting, or simply loving without condition, the dogs in these pages remind us what loyalty truly looks like.

A celebration of courage.
A tribute to the bond we don’t have to speak to understand.
A book for anyone who’s ever loved a dog.

Perfect for dog lovers, families, and readers who enjoy uplifting tales that leave the heart full.