Get your copy November 01, 2026
Meet Rocky, the lovable rescue boxer.
A journey of hope, love & family
Welcome to the heartwarming story of Rocky the Rescue Boxer, a brave dog who finds his way from the streets to a forever home.
Through whimsical rhyming and beautiful hand-drawn watercolors, the book takes children on a journey of love, resilience, and the power of second chances.
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Make a difference
In honor of Rocky's journey, a portion of all proceeds from this book will be donated to animal rescues across the USA. These organizations work tirelessly to save animals just like Rocky from unfortunate circumstances and help them find loving families. Your purchase helps support the ongoing effort to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals in need.
Understanding the value of rescue helps children learn empathy, kindness, and the responsibility of caring for animals. Together, we can make a difference—one tail wag at a time!
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About us
Rocky
Inspiration
Sweet and silly, Rocky had an incredibly rough start in life before joining author Kirby Taylor’s family. Given every reason not to trust humans, Rocky always retained his sweetness, spreading love and sunshine everywhere he went.
Rocky lived out the rest of his days awash in love and joy before passing away peacefully in 2022.
Laura Perrone
Illustrator
A lifelong artist, Laura brings her imagination and skill to every project she encounters. From watercolor to digital to pencil, Laura loves bringing her art to life.
She currently resides in California with her husband, daughter, and cat. Follow along on her creative journey here.
Kirby Taylor
Author
Born and raised in Minnesota, Kirby has long been telling stories… mostly to herself. An avid animal rescuer, she’s proud to play even a small part towards a world without homeless animals.
She writes within several mediums including stage and screen. Learn more.