When Melissa Shapiro, DVM decided to adopt Piglet, a deaf and blind puppy, she made a promise to him: he will have a productive, meaningful life. Four years later, the dachshund-Chihuahua mix has made tours around the country, acting as a model for positivity and resilience. In hopes of continuing her promise, Shapiro is now retelling Piglet’s story- the initial challenges to the heartfelt triumphs- in her upcoming memoir, “PIGLET: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind Pink Puppy and His Family.” The book is expected to be released on Aug. 3, 2021. The duo’s journey started after Shaprio accepted an offer from the Colbert Veterinary Rescue Services to foster the puppy. Despite Shapiro’s previous experience with special needs animals, she quickly realized that Piglet was easily the most anxious and challenging puppy she had ever fostered.