So, I've just had word that there may be a placement soon for Ruby! That's all we know right now; Mr. Raiser and I have no idea in what capacity Roo will be placed. But wherever she's destined to live, our greatest wish is that she's happy...and that her happiness will bring as many smiles to her new family as she brought to ours.

The day I received the email about Ruby, I also received a preview copy of the new book, Awkward Family Pet Photos, and the timing was perfect. I'm a big fan of the site, Awkward Family Photos, and during our Ruby Year and a Half, you can bet there were a lot of awkward, silly, and goofy shots along the way.

Jeff lifting his leg
Ruby laughing at me at Jax
Something with Ruby and Kiva

Awkward Family Pet Photos is a collection of some of the funniest, silliest, and goofiest shots of humans posing with their dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. And reptiles. Not to mention monkeys. And a cheetah and maybe even a porcupine, but you'll just have to see the book. But no matter how goofy, every photo is really a love story of these families and their pets who are so precious.

To celebrate Ruby's final step toward placement, we're giving away a copy of Awkward Family Pet Photos to a lucky Raising Ruby reader. Just leave a comment letting me know