Artist, Emily Carr, was already nervous speaking to 500 people at the prestigious Women's Canadian Club in Victoria.  Her works were on display and her lecture was an important part of the promotion.  When her voice could hardly be heard, the audience called for her to speak louder.  At that critical moment, Carr's pet dog, Ginger Pop, whom she had brought along, leaped to her defense.  He ran over to Emily and for the duration of the speech sat in front of her, staring "raptly into her face until she successfully finished her speech."
In CELEBRATED PETS, Endearing Tales of Companionship and Loyalty, author Cheryl MacDonald,  relates little-known stories by the likes of Grey Owl, Prime Minister MacKenzie King.  A story about the real Winnie-the-Pooh and Jumbo the elephant. 

Available at The Neat Little Bookshop $9.95.  A great gift for the animal lover.

"Endearing Tales of Companionship and Loyalty"