He’s endearing. He’s funny. He’s a survivor. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale of being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York City to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in the neighborhood. This tenacious puppy makes one incredible journey in search of home.

Jane Paley is a journalist, producer, and author whose ABC Notebook educational programs were awarded an Emmy and a National Education Association Award. She and Hooper are active participants in animal-related services, including Labs4rescue, the organization that brought them together.