Meet Mariah Leal Author

I worked in the animal field: Vet Tech, Prof. Groomer, Trainer until a head-on collision left me disabled. I chose not to let my knowledge & experience go to waste & decided to start a Mission to educate kids & families so we can cut down on dog bites involving kids. I have written 6 Books & I do presentations at Libraries. Piper my servi

I worked in the animal field: Vet Tech, Prof. Groomer, Trainer until a head-on collision left me disabled. I chose not to let my knowledge & experience go to waste & decided to start a Mission to educate kids & families so we can cut down on dog bites involving kids. I have written 6 Books & I do presentations at Libraries. Piper my service dog inspired me. Although non-fiction books, they are told in delightful story form thru Piper's eyes.

. Of the 4.7 million dog bites that occur each year over 1/2 involve kids. And 80% of those are from a dog the child knows or the family dog.  The #2 reason kids visit the ER is dog bites. We were given a citation by the Mayor of Glen Cove, NY for our work in educating kids (families), the Pet Age ICON Award, were featured in AKC's Family

. Of the 4.7 million dog bites that occur each year over 1/2 involve kids. And 80% of those are from a dog the child knows or the family dog.  The #2 reason kids visit the ER is dog bites. We were given a citation by the Mayor of Glen Cove, NY for our work in educating kids (families), the Pet Age ICON Award, were featured in AKC's Family Dog & Cover story in Glen Cove life,  a was a local hero making a difference in the community run by The Patch & T-Mobile.

This is Axxel the Ambassador my service dog who has stepped into Piper's Pawprints to help me carry on our Mission after Piper's passing. Axxel & I have a once in a lifetime opportunity to drive across country & do our presentations in Libraries in different states between NY & NV where a friends convention is being held! Being disabled t

This is Axxel the Ambassador my service dog who has stepped into Piper's Pawprints to help me carry on our Mission after Piper's passing. Axxel & I have a once in a lifetime opportunity to drive across country & do our presentations in Libraries in different states between NY & NV where a friends convention is being held! Being disabled there is no way I could do this alone. We have a lot to do: scheduling presentations, ordering marketing materials & books, etc. I am hoping we will have Axxel's 1st book ready!