Books in The N.J. Sheltie Series series

N.J. The Super, Smartest, Smallest Sheltie highlights the Shetland sheepdog breed. Readers follow the adventures of N.J., the main character, narrator, and a "brilliant Sheltie: from his adoption and training by the author, to his puppy antics, to becoming a "Super Sheltie," and culminating with his stellar performance in two fun videos, The N.J. Show Acts 1 and 2. N.J. was born on Christmas Day in an animal shelter in Washington, D.C., and adopted at eight-weeks-old by the author, who soon realized he was a very smart Sheltie. At four months of age his superior intelligence, eagerness to learn ability to "communicate with his mom," and "learn at lightning speed" were evident. His mom tells him, "N.J., you're ready to begin your training. You'll learn so much with lots of play, hugs, kisses, treats and praise." After one training session his mom told him, "N.J., you're the Super, Smartest, Smallest Sheltie!" Joy, love, intelligence and faithful devotion to their families await those readers who choose to bring a Shetland sheepdog into their lives. "Teaching N.J. was an exceptional experience and telling his story was a labor of love." J.C. Carr is also the author of the S.J. Book Trilogy, which includes, S.J. Goes Home, the sequel, S.J. Goes to School, and concludes with S.J. Goes to Work. They are the true stories of her magnificent rescued collie, S.J., who became an award-winning therapy dog.

“N.J. Goes to Congress” is the second book in “The N.J. Sheltie Series,” and the sequel to “N.J., The Super, Smartest, Smallest Sheltie.” In “N.J. Goes to Congress,” N.J., a very vocal Sheltie, understands that many dogs have no one to speak for them. His mom nicknames him, “N.J., Speaker of the House,” and says, “N.J., you have so much to say, you should get elected as a Representative in Congress, and speak for all dogs that need help.” He begins to collect signatures and paw prints needed to get his name on the ballot, then, campaigns and gets elected. People cheered and dogs barked during his Election Night victory speech as the Representative from the District for All Dogs. Soon, word of his election reached dogs throughout America. Howls of joy could be heard from puppy mill dogs, shelter dogs, and homeless street dogs. Now, the dogs had a friend in Congress who would fight for them. Finally, there was hope they would find forever homes. Newly elected, Congressdog N.J. will fight to end puppy mills, increase pet adoptions from animal shelters, rescue homeless street dogs and educate people about the critical need to spay and neuter pets. “N.J. Goes to Congress” is a child’s fun introduction to the American election process, while shining a spotlight on serious animal welfare issues, and perhaps, pique an interest in becoming a future leader, just like N.J. A must read for all dog lovers!

N.J., Speaker of the House is the third book in The N.J. Sheltie Series, which includes, N.J., The Super, Smartest, Smallest Sheltie and N.J. Goes to Congress. In N.J. Speaker of the House, newly elected Congressdog N.J. wants to find homes for Every Great American Dog, especially, the puppy mill dogs, shelter dogs, homeless street dogs and all dogs in need of food, medical care and love. Congressdog N.J. is called "the hardest worker in Congress" by the President of the United States. Wow! The president then tells the country how Congressdog N.J. brought reporters and a cameraman inside a puppy mill to interview and videotape the dogs. When the report is aired on WDOG-TV, the American people are saddened to learn how badly puppy mill dogs are treated. Congressdog, N.J., then writes a new law named, The Puppy Mill Rescue Act. He works his Sheltie heart out to get it passed by the House and the Senate. Then, the President of the United States calls Congressdog N.J., and tells him he will sign the Puppy Mill Rescue Act into law and invites him to the signing ceremony in the oval office. How awesome is that! Through Congressdog N.J.'s hard work and dedication to the welfare of all dogs in America, members of Congress view him "as one of the most important thinkers of our time and we believe you will make a great Speaker. We would like you to run for the office." Under Congressdog N.J.'s leadership, they believe he can help, not only his fellow dogs, but, all Americans. Congressdog N.J. agrees, and in another historic election, he becomes the first dog unanimously elected Speaker of the House. He was once called a puppy, a shelter dog, a "Super Sheltie" and a Congressdog. That night, N.J. remembers the day his mom told him he was a "very vocal Sheltie," and she nicknamed him Speaker of the House. Now, he is called Mr. Speaker because he is . . . N.J., Speaker of the House.