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Bridgewater Author's New Chuckie Book Unveiled With Fundraiser
Amy Jensen's 4th book in the Chuckie the Chocolate Lab series is open for pre-orders and readers have a chance to get their dog in the book.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater author Amy Jensen unveiled her fourth book in the Chuckie the Chocolate Lab series. The book is open for preorders now and readers have a chance to be a part of it with some proceeds being donated to an animal shelter.
The new book called "Chuckie Becomes A Big Brother" centers around when Jensen's family rescued their black lab, Bernie, from Cold Nose Warm Heart NJ in Succasunna.
"The book tells the story about Bernie's journey here from Alabama and also Chuckie's feelings about what it would be like to have a little brother. It also features our amazing vet, Dr. Sharri Hill (Highland Vet House Calls, Peapack, NJ)," said Jensen.
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Readers have the opportunity to pre-order the new book and/or the new Bernie plush toys, via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/xWs7xM7v1GVo2yks7.
Additionally, readers can make a pledge to include a photo of their pet to be feature on the back of every copy of "Chuckie Becomes A Big Brother" in the Pawsome Pages. And 20 percent of the money raised will go to Cold Nose Warm Heart.
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Photo submissions will only be accepted until Oct. 31.
"This would make a great gift for a friend if you would like to include their pet in the book, but please note that we won't be finished with production until January 2023," said Jensen.
This is Jensen's first book written since Chuckie's death in April. He was 14 years old. Read More: Bridgewater's Famous Dog 'Chuckie the Chocolate Lab' Has Died
Chuckie is well known in the township and is also an internet sensation with more than 11,000 followers on Instagram, 4,500 fans on Facebook, and 2,800 on Tiktok around the globe.
Jensen started posting about Chuckie after he had an eye procedure and was fitted with a cone. He smashed it to pieces and instantly became a social media hit.
Chuckie is the inspiration behind Jensen's book series. The series now has four books available.
For more information on Jensen and her books visit chuckiethechocolatelabbooks.com or facebook.com/TeamChuckietheChocolateLab.
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