#13 Merle’s Door by Ted Kerasote
Kerasote tells the story of his fateful camping trip which resulted in him meeting a Lab who was living free in the wild. A bond is formed, but after taking the dog—named Merle—home, Kerasote discovers he must give his new pet the best of both worlds.
#14 Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
This Newberry Medal-winning novel follows a boy named Judd who fights to save and hide a young beagle named Shiloh from his abusive owner.
#15 Watchers by Dean Koontz
From the popular novelist Dean Koontz comes this tale of a man named Travis, who sets out on a hike in the Santa Ana Mountains only to be stopped by an incredibly intelligent Golden Retriever.