Harley, The Throwaway Puppy

Mo wants to remind you that all of the Harley and Mo books are available on Amazon! All author proceeds are donated to animal rescue.
Harley, The Throwaway Puppy
Mo, A Throwaway Puppy Story
A Harley Christmas

It is with great sadness that Harley’s family announces that their champion passed away last week at age 15. In the last few months, her health and vitality had substantially declined. In her memory, this FB Page will continue to mark her legacy.

With her gentle nature, keen intelligence, and extreme athleticism, Harley, with her teammates James and Kristen, rose through the ranks of American Kennel Club agility competitions. Upon her retirement a few years ago, she had garnered the top AKC agility titles, the Master Agility Champion and the Preferred Agility Champion, along with many qualifying titles and ribbons. She was one of the first mixed breed dogs to compete with purebreds equally, at last, in agility.

But what Harley didn’t know, despite her occasional personal appearance at a book signing or dog fair, was that she had thousands of fans, most of whom had never seen her except through books and video. Her remarkable spirit and life story inspired me to write and illustrate books for children, who might then see hope for themselves in what she had accomplished.

Each year, except for the present one, I would read Harley’s life story to hundreds of school children. They reacted with cheers and applause as Harley overcame both literal and physical obstacles in her life. They asked countless questions about what she was like, what her favorite food was, what she liked about agility. When Mo joined Harley’s family, he also had a book, and the children would wonder at Harley’s love for little Mo. It was always my hope that the children would find courage and hope in Harley’s stories, for she showed us the best of what one can be: gentle, loving, strong, and smart.

Harley didn’t get this way on her own, however. Her family chose her when everyone else had ignored the older puppy at the animal rescue. They taught her to channel her excess energy into a sport that also engaged her mind. The love and patience they showed to Harley reflected into her life. When babies came into the family, Harley would kiss them tenderly and patiently watch them grow up, even as she grew older. Even when a fragile kitten was rescued from outside, Harley stepped up as a temporary foster mom, allowing the kitten to snuggle and keep warm.

We mourn with James, Kristen, and their two little boys at the loss of such a dog. Dogs are given to us for a short while, but in that time, they fill our hearts — and sometimes even inspire us. Good girl, Harley. Rest well.

HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY to the incomparable AKC agility champion Harley!

Now retired, injury-free, her days are spent sleeping and watching two little human boys grow up.

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Harley and Mo and their family are hunkered down here in NC, just as almost all of you are. We wish you good health as you practice the precautions that seem to change daily. If you could look into Harley's big brown eyes, you would see the love and peace there, and she would ask (if she could speak!), for you to take a deep breath and a delightful nap. Stay well, Harley and Mo Fans. We love you.

TONIGHT, rain or shine! Stay warm indoors at Wagamuffin’s Dog Boutique with a hot cup of cocoa as I read my Harley Christmas book and others. You can also purchase my books, which benefit animals in need! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, Main St, Mooresville NC.

NEXT FRIDAY!!! I will be reading my Harley Christmas book at Waggamuffins Dog Boutique on Main St., Mooresville, NC, starting at 7 p.m. I donate ALL proceeds from my books to animal rescues I support, so help animals in need AND get a nice holiday gift for that animal lover of any age. Harley will be napping at her home, but I would be GLAD to see you! Children of all ages welcome!

Happy Thanksgiving from Harley and Mo!

Join me at 5 p.m. this Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Lake Norman Humane Society in Mooresville, NC, for a book reading event to benefit this great animal rescue! I'll read my books, sign copies (book price is included in your donation/registration), and talk about the wonderful Harley and Mo, AKC Master Agility Champions AND mixed breed rescue dogs.

If you forget to sign up, come anyway! More details in the link below.

https://www.lakenormanhumane.org/calendar-item/childrens-book-reading-signing/

Welcome to our new Harley and Mo Fans! We are glad you are here to celebrate these two wonderful dogs: both AKC Master Agility Champions -- one adopted, the other a "failed foster." My children's books and illustrations follow them to their forever family and share ideas of love, hope, and encouragement. The books are available on Amazon! --Elisabeth Davis, author/illustrator

It's National Mutt Day! Join me TOMORROW/THURSDAY at J.Jill in Birkdale, Huntersville, NC, for a Harley and Mo book reading and signing. All book proceeds are donated to animal rescues! -- Elisabeth Davis, author/illustrator

Join me for a special reading of my Harley and Mo books on Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at J.Jill, Birkdale Village, Huntersville NC. All proceeds from book sales will be donated to animal rescues, so grab a signed book for back to school!

I am so excited to announce that J.Jill will host a Harley and Mo book reading and signing on August 1 at 11 a.m.! After the reading, I will be signing all books purchased, all proceeds going to animal rescue as always. Please join me in Huntersville, NC, at Birkdale Village’s J.Jill store!

Welcome, new Harley Fans! This is the home of AKC agility champions MACH PACH Harley and MACH Slo-Mo; their stories are told by Elisabeth Davis, author/illustrator. This photo is of Team Harley, taken a few years ago.

CONGRATULATIONS to Team Mo and James Davis for Mo’s new AKC Master Agility Champion title today! Harley’s little brother turns 10 tomorrow also. Happy birthday, Mo, and congrats on now being MACH Mo!

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Harley Fans worldwide. Peace and love to you. Love, Harley ♥️🐾

Harley and Mo and their families wish our Fans a very merry holiday! See you next year!

Happy 13th birthday to Harley on August 1st!!! This is her chosen birthday since we don't know exactly when she was born, but it's a great day. Though Harley is retired from agility competitions now, she is doing well and enjoying life as always. Love to all her Fans worldwide!!♥️🐾🐾

This is lovely Zero, the 2017 Top Dog winner from Charlotte/Mecklenburg NC's Bark in the Park Festival last year. Ordinarily, Zero's portrait (by me!) would be on all the t-shirts sold at the 2018 Festival, but sadly Bark in the Park is not being held this year. So, PLEASE give poor Zero the love and attention he deserves by Liking, Commenting, or Sharing! -- Elisabeth, author/artist

I loved sharing Harley and Mo's books with Blythe Elementary's 180 first graders! Yesterday, I read the stories and we talked about hope, love, and working hard. Thanks, Blythe!