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Flagship Hardcover Edition

Baxter's Second Chance: A New Leash On Life

A true rescue story that helps kids learn kindness, empathy, and the power of second chances.

Follow Baxter's journey from uncertainty to love in a warm, rhyming children's book created for families, classrooms, and dog lovers who believe every life deserves a second chance.

  • Premium hardcover edition
  • Rhyming read-aloud story for kids and families
  • Great for bedtime, classrooms, gifts, and rescue-loving homes
  • Part of BaxterDog's mission to teach compassion and support rescue awareness

A true rescue story inspired by Baxter and Scott

$19.99

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Ships from the United States. A meaningful gift for young readers and dog-loving families.

Every purchase helps grow BaxterDog's second-chance mission.

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Choose The Edition That Fits Your Reader

Start with the hardcover, or choose another edition for classrooms, bilingual families, travel, or everyday reading.

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Bilingual Edition

Paperback - English & Spanish

A thoughtful choice for bilingual families, classrooms, and readers who want Baxter's story in both languages.

$14.99

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Paperback Edition

Paperback - English

A lightweight, flexible edition for everyday reading, classroom sharing, and gifting.

$14.99

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Signed & Dedicated

Signed & Dedicated Hardcover

A premium keepsake — personally signed by Scott and dedicated to your child, family, or loved one.

$39.99

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Digital & keepsakes

More Ways To Share Baxter's Story

Add a small keepsake, choose instant digital access, or make story time a little more special.

Add-on

Baxter's Color, Learn and Connect — Printable Activity Book (Digital Download)

$7.99

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Add-on

Baxter’s Second Chance — Lifetime Digital Access

$14.99

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Keepsake

BaxterDog Bookmark

A small reading companion for kids who want to save their place in Baxter's story.

$3.99

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Mission

More Than A Book. A Second-Chance Mission.

Baxter's story helps families and classrooms talk about rescue, empathy, adoption, and responsible pet ownership in a way children can feel and remember.

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Teaches kindness through story

Baxter's journey opens gentle conversations about empathy and care.

Supports rescue awareness

Families and classrooms can share a rescue-minded message with young readers.

Built for families and classrooms

Read-aloud friendly for bedtime, story time, and learning moments.

Inspired by Baxter's true second chance

A real bond between Baxter and Scott — not fiction.

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Reader love

Families Are Reading Baxter Again And Again

“The kids absolutely love this book! I bought two copies for my work! I work in the ABA field with children.”

— Camille · Verified Purchase

“3 for 3 nights reading this book for a bedtime story. My girls love it. Cute story and pictures. Good moral.”

— Tamio Stehrenberger · Verified purchase · Dad

“My son and I love reading this book together at bedtime. I love the rescue aspect of the story — really, they rescued each other.”

— Kelly · Verified purchase · Mom

“We fell in love with the story, the contents but especially the illustrations. I'm a teacher and I bought this book for my whole class.”

— Carmine · Verified purchase · Teacher

Questions Before You Buy

Quick answers to help you choose the right Baxter edition.

Which edition should I buy first?

The hardcover is the best first choice for families, gifts, and keepsake reading. Paperback editions are great for classrooms, travel, and everyday sharing.

What age is Baxter's Second Chance best for?

The story is designed for children ages 4–10 and family read-aloud moments, especially children learning about kindness, empathy, rescue, and responsible pet care.

Is the story based on a real dog?

Yes. Baxter's Second Chance is inspired by the true bond between Baxter and Scott, and the healing power of rescue, trust, patience, and love.

Is there a bilingual version?

Yes. The bilingual paperback edition is designed for families and classrooms who want Baxter's story available in English and Spanish.

Can teachers or schools order multiple copies?

Yes. Teachers, schools, and libraries should visit the Educators or Wholesale & Schools page for classroom-friendly options.

Is there a digital version?

Yes. The PDF eBook gives instant access to Baxter's story for families, teachers, and readers who prefer a digital copy.

Start With Baxter's Hardcover Edition

A true rescue story. A meaningful read-aloud. A gentle way to teach kids that every life deserves a second chance.

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