I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Porter, Kira, Duran Duran, Matto, bonded siblings Bear & Foxy, Fritz, Lolly, Hope, Valerie, Lolita, Ridley, Pablo, Lucas, bonded sisters Doonesbury & Gulliver, Arnie, Kamala, Damien, Harland, Sage, bonded siblings Daisy & Delilah, Ramsey, Zelda & her 6 puppies, Otto, Moli, Shawn, Kaylee, Jersy, Foxy, Ed, Paige, Buster, Lamont, Messy, Jason, bonded siblings Ansel & Marvin, Chatty, Buzz, Cooper, Buttercup, Sparkle, Dakota, Maurice, Cooper, & Dottie (see photos below) out of kill shelters. In 2018, 670 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.
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29 December 2018
The Day I Saw The Hummingbird by Paulette Mahurin has received a Chill with a Book Readers’ Award.
“What a marvelous story, so true, so well written and hard to imagine what they went through.”
Pauline Barclay – Founder of Chill with a Book Awards

The arrival of yet another hapless young woman in 1887 was registered by the asylum staff as nothing more than fresh blood to humiliate and victimize. Little did any of them suspect that the new arrival who asked a tumble of questions and seemed to take delight in sassing her keepers was an intrepid female journalist named Nellie Bly. Taking the ultimate risk of feigning craziness, it was Nellie’s quest—a quest which proved successful—to witness first-hand a litany of abuses wrought by a corrupt system.
Mahurin’s compelling novel reflects extensive research and meticulous attention to detail. Although it is not without graphic depictions of what was going on behind the asylum walls, it’s a must-read story of a real-life heroine who was able to turn the tables on an administration that was all too willing to turn its back on those without a voice.
23 December 2018
What I love about Mahurin’s books is how she takes a real incident and forges a fictional story that enhances the truth. Her books are well-researched and I always feel I’ve learned something new alongside enjoying the read.
This book was inspired by an undercover operation carried out by a female journalist, Nellie Bly into the terrible conditions in a women’s mental asylum on Blackwell Island, New York. But the story is about the women held in the asylum, especially Klara a young Jewish girl who had fled Russia after the Kiev Pogrom. Instead of finding understanding she is the victim of a robbery and sent to the asylum as without knowing English she was unable to defend herself.
The story isn’t for the faint-hearted. The inmates, sane and insane suffered barbaric cruelty. However, the women found friendship and hope amongst themselves and from a few kindly nurses.
Satisfying, interesting read.
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Heather Osborne‘s review
Reviewed on behalf of Readers’ Favorite
A Different Kind of Angel by Paulette Mahurin commences with the introduction of the reader to Klara, an immigrant who has fled Russia from the pogroms of the late 1880s. She arrives in New York, alone, having lost her father, her last living relative, on the long journey to America. The victim of an attack, and unable to speak English to explain what has happened, Klara is unjustly accused of being insane and sentenced to an indefinite term on Blackwell’s Asylum. There, she struggles to overcome the injustices foisted upon her, until one day, a new woman arrives who proves to be more than just another cog in Klara’s woeful story.
There was something entirely captivating about Paulette Mahurin’s novel, A Different Kind of Angel. It was interesting to see the expose of Nellie Bly told through the eyes of a fictional inmate at the asylum. It was an all too common practice to lock women up who did not fit into the mold of the time, dating back further than the setting of Mahurin’s novel. It has prompted me to want to read more about Nellie Bly and how she broke down barriers, bringing light to the inhumane treatment of the women incarcerated on Blackwell’s Island. Mahurin touches on how misunderstanding often leads to fear, in the case of Klara. Because they perceived her to be drunk, they made automatic judgments about her. I would certainly recommend this novel to anyone with an interest in the history of how barriers were broken down in the treatment of those with mental illnesses.
27 December 2018
At first I didn’t think the title was a good idea but as I read through the book I began to appreciate the title and its revelation on what was to come, I was prepared then for the end.
This is a beautifully written story of real love in a real life situation. I found it touching and moving.
This is a book that deserves to be read.
6 December 2018
DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Porter has been rescued
Porter’s freedom photo
Kyra has been rescued
Kyra’s freedom photo
Duran Duran has been rescued
Duran Duran’s freedom photo
Matto has been rescued
Matto’s freedom photo
Bear has been rescued with his bonded sibling Foxy
Foxy has been rescued with bonded sibling Bear
Bear & Foxy, bonded siblings, freedom photo
Fritz has been rescued
Fritz’s freedom photo
Lolly has been rescued
Lolly’s freedom photo
Hope has been rescued
Hope’s freedom photo
Valerie has been rescued
Valerie’s freedom photo
Lolita has been rescued
Lolita’s freedom photo
Ridley has been rescued
Ridley’s freedom photo
Pablo has been rescued
Pablo’s freedom photo
Lucas has been rescued
Lucas’ freedom ride
Lucas’ freedom photo
Doonesbury has been rescued with his bonded sibling Gulliver.
Doonesbury’s freedom photo
Gulliver has been rescued with his bonded sibling Doonesbury
Gulliver has been rescued with his bonded sibling Doonesbury
Arnie has been rescued
Arnie’s freedom photo
Kamala has been rescued
Kamala’s freedom photo
Damien has been rescued
Damien’s freedom photo
Harland has been rescued
Harland’s freedom photo
Sage has been rescued
Sage’s freedom photo
Bonded sisters Daisy & Delilah have been rescued
Bonded sisters’ Daisy & Delilah’s freedom photo
Ramsey has been rescued
Ramsey’s freedom photo
Zelda & her six puppies have been rescued
Zelda & her six puppies’ freedom photo
Otto has been rescued
Otto’s freedom photo
Moli’s been rescued
Moli’s freedom photo
Shawn has been rescued
Shawn’s freedom photo
Kaylee has been rescued
Kaylee’s freedom photo
Jersy’s been rescued
Jersy’s freedom photo
Foxy has been rescued
Foxy’s freedom photo
Ed’s been rescued
Ed’s freedom photos
Paige has been rescued
Paige’s freedom photo
Buster’s been rescued
Buster’s freedom photo
Lamont has been rescued
Lamont’s freedom photo
Messy’s been rescued
Messy’s freedom photo
Jason’s been rescued
Jason’s freedom photo
Ansel has been rescued with his bonded sibling Marvin
Ansel’s freedom photo
Marvin has been rescued with his bonded sibling Ansel
Marvin’s freedom photo
Senior Chatty has been rescued
Senior Chatty’s freedom photo
Senior Buzz has been rescued
Buzz’s shelter information
Buzz’s freedom photo
Cooper has been rescued
Cooper’s freedom photo
Buttercup has been rescued
Buttercup’s shelter info
Buttercup’s freedom photo with new family
Sparkle’s been rescued
Sparkle’s freedom photo
Dakota’s been rescued
Dakota’s freedom photo
Maurice has been rescued
Maurice’s freedom photo
Cooper has been rescued
Cooper’s freedom photo
Dottie has been rescued.
Dottie’s freedom photo
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Wishing you a ‘pawsome’ 2019! Keep up the good work saving these precious souls.
And a pawsome 2019 is wished right back to you. Thank you for your encouraging words. 💝
Wish you a healhy and magnificent 2019.Thanks also for all the work you are doing to a lot of dogs
And the same to you, Lou. Many thanks for your kindness and support. 💝
❤ What a year for the pups thanks to Paulette 🙂
Aww, you are such a wonderfully supportive friend. Thank you, Colleen. 💝
You’re very welcome Paulette. You touch my heart with your compassion.
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Thank you for all the work you put in to help save these poor dogs. I note the mention of ‘bites’….what else does a scared and previously mistreated animal do to try to defend itself…
So true. Thankfully there are a lot of people out there helping to give them a chance and loving training, yourself included. 💝
670 dogs, that is terrific…! To add my two cents worth of help, and since I so enjoyed your first five books, as soon as I finish this message I will be order your sixth and latest book, A Different Kind of Angel. Its story line has me completely intrigued, and anxious read it.
Happy New Year… and deserved success in the ongoing sales of all of your six books so that you may continue the help you give to dogs in need. May good fortune be with you in this humane undertaking of yours, dear Paulette Mahurin.
Thank you for your very kind words and support. I’m truly grateful for this wonderful connection with you. May this year bring you much joy, good health, and the success your beautiful poetry deserves. 💝
I just had to look at all the pics of very lucky dogs who were saved due to your unwavering generosity. All the dogs are simply beautiful. Thank you, for what you do for your community.
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Yvonne. I love those happy faces of the beautiful dogs and it gives me great pleasure to help. I hope this is a good year for you and your family. 💝
CHEERS!!

I raise my cyber glass to send cheers right back to you. 💝
ThAnKs!! hic…. 🙂
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What you do inspires others to follow in your footsteps. Today, I met a young family who had adopted a young dog – rescued from a kill shelter. This past year, my niece and her fiancé adopted a young dog – also rescued from a kill shelter. Thank you!!! Grateful we are entering 2019 together!
Oh I love what you wrote. Please give the young family and your neice a hug from me. And a very special warm one to you. 💝
Thank you for all you do to help these precious animals!!
Hi and thank you so much for your kind words, Christy. I’m put a very small part of a very huge group working hard to help free dogs. I’m really happy to do my small part. The rewards are huge when you see a smiling face and wagging tail. ❤
What a great number of dogs saved for the year! 😊 Thank you for all that you do. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m happy to do my small bit. 💝
Look at all those lucky, happy dogs!
I know, we love those happy faces. We have 44 more to post on the end of the month. Paws and fingers crossed that by then they’ll be more. ❤
Oh, Paulette, this made us very happy again. When we saw Fritz we got leaky eyes, but we’re happy that he has been rescued after all. Of course we are happy for all the doggies, thanks to your good work. Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend to all of you🐾😽💞
Hi and thank you so much my sweet friend. We just posted another 53 that were freed in January. We’re off to a hopeful start. And paws and fingers crossed we’ll be able to help many more. Pawkisses to you and hope you have a happy weekend. 🐾😽💞
YAY! That’s great news, dear Paulette🎉Extra Pawkisses for that🐾😙😻
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Nice blog
Thank you for stopping by and your kind words. ❤