Rhyming verses
Written to be read aloud — kids and parents love it equally.
True rescue story for young readers
Raise a reader. Rescue a dog.
A rhyming children's book about a real rescue dog named Baxter — and the beautiful truth that your story doesn't have to end the way it started. We believe in second chances.
50% goes directly to dog rescue organizations.
Ships anywhere in the United States.
Inside the book
A story kids ask to hear again.
43 illustrated pages. Rhyming verses. A true rescue story told for ages 4–10.
Full-color illustrations
Every page brought to life by illustrator Nina Mkhoiani.
A true story
Based on Scott and Baxter's real journey — not fiction.
The rescue mission
A second chance story that starts conversations
Baxter's Second Chance helps families and classrooms talk about empathy, responsible pet ownership, rescue, and adoption over shopping.
Read a story kids remember
A warm story gives children a simple way to understand care, trust, and belonging.
Teach empathy and responsibility
Baxter's journey opens the door to age-appropriate conversations about kindness and pet care.
Help more rescue dogs get seen
Every purchase supports a brand built to spotlight second chances and rescue-minded education.
What Baxter teaches
A story that opens doors kids didn't know were there.
Every page gives families and classrooms something real to talk about.
Your story doesn't have to start well to end well
Baxter's past was hard. His future was extraordinary. Kids learn that where you begin doesn't decide where you go.
Trust takes time — and that's okay
Baxter didn't open up overnight. Neither do people. This book gives kids language for patience and healing.
Kindness is something you choose
Compassion isn't just a feeling. It's a decision you make every day. Baxter's story shows what that looks like.
Rescue and adoption change lives on both ends
Scott needed Baxter as much as Baxter needed Scott. Kids understand giving and receiving love through this.
Every life has value — even ones that had a hard start
No dog — and no person — should be written off too soon. That's the quiet message kids carry with them after this book.
Reading together is its own kind of second chance
Bedtime. The couch. The classroom. Wherever you read it, Baxter's story turns into a conversation you'll come back to.
Shop with purpose
Find the right BaxterDog gift
Choose the book, build a thoughtful gift, support a rescue-minded pack, or bring Baxter into the classroom.
Buy Our Book
A meaningful story for young readers and rescue-loving families.
Gift Bundles
Thoughtful gifts for birthdays, holidays, classrooms, and dog-loving homes.
Rescue Packs
Mission-minded packs for rescue supporters and second chance advocates.
For Educators
Classroom-friendly resources for empathy, responsibility, and adoption conversations.
For Rescue Organizations
Share Baxter's story with your supporters and receive 20% partner donations from eligible purchases.
Loved by readers
A story families can feel good about sharing
“3 for 3 nights reading this book for a bedtime story. My girls love it. Cute story and pictures. Good moral.”
— Tamio Stehrenberger · Verified Purchase · Dad
“My son and I love reading this book together at bedtime. I love the rescue aspect of the story — really, they rescued each other. Great story to share with your young loved ones.”
— Kelly · Verified Purchase · Mom
“We fell in love with the story, the contents but especially the illustrations. I'm a teacher and I bought this book for my whole class.”
— Carmine · Verified Purchase · Dad, Italy
“This book is so fun and has such a sweet story! The illustrations were adorable too. It's a bonus that 1/2 of the proceeds go to rescue organizations.”
— Deanne Alder · Verified purchase
For schools and groups
Bring Baxter's Story Into the Classroom
Help students explore empathy, responsible pet ownership, rescue, and adoption through a story they can understand and remember.
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Inside the book
A story kids ask to hear again.
43 illustrated pages. Rhyming verses. A true rescue story told for ages 4–10.
Rhyming verses
Written to be read aloud — kids and parents love it equally.
Full-color illustrations
Every page brought to life by illustrator Nina Mkhoiani.
A true story
Based on Scott and Baxter's real journey — not fiction.