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Author Elle Cosimano and Old Dominion Humane Society Pups at Tales & Tails Book Cafe, October 18
Rescue Puppies Named After Characters from Author's Finlay Donovan Book Series Available for Adoption
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Author Elle Cosimano and Old Dominion Humane Society Pups at Tales & Tails Book Café, October 18
Find out what's happening in Fredericksburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Rescue Puppies Named After Characters from Author’s Finlay Donovan Book Series Available for Adoption
Fredericksburg, Va. (October 9, 2026)—Author Elle Cosimano will be accompanied by puppies from Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) at Tales & Tails Book Café in Fredericksburg from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 18. Cosimano, a New York Times best-selling author, will sign copies of her new holiday thriller, “Home for the Homicides.” The adorable rescue puppies and their mom, which are named after the characters in Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan book series, will be available for cuddles and adoption.
Guests will get a chance to meet puppies Donovan, Georgia, Delia, Sylvia, Vero and mom Finlay.
Tickets are available for $30.54 to ensure a spot in the signing line at www.talesandtailsbookcafe.com. The price includes a copy of “Home for the Homicides.” Guests are invited to meet the puppies and their mom on the patio from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Additional signing opportunities may be available for individuals without tickets, but not guaranteed. Extra copies of “Home for the Homicides” and other books by Cosimano will be on hand for purchase.
Cosimano’s popular Finlay Donovan books is slated to become a series on Peacock.
The puppies and mother are available for adoption by filling out an application survey on the ODHS website at www.olddominionhumanesociety.org.
ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg. For more information about the dogs available for adoption and adoption surveys, as well as upcoming events, volunteering, fostering and donating, visit https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org.
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Mission Statement: Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched, permanent homes for dogs in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education.
