A Barker's Dozen tells the heartwarming tales of thirteen shelter dogs who in their own unique way have captured the hearts of each family with which they have found shelter, love and security. These dogs, in turn, have given joy, humor and companionship to the families who have been willing to give them a second, or even third, chance at the fulfilling lives they so richly deserve and have lovingly earned. The "plus" story in this collection focuses on the imagined journey of Sage, the author's companion, and the stray with outdated information on her microchip, who finds her way from the southern United States to the Pacific Northwest and a forever home. She is the inspiration for this book.