{"product_id":"2940169513936","title":"The Saga of Buddy Payless","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cocky, young English Pointer destined for greatness in the world of quail hunting has little tolerance or interest in others - whether human or his own dog companions. But on his way to stardom in the world of game dogs, the talented bird dog suffers a cruel setback at the hands of heartless dog thieves. The little pointer learns to care about more than himself as he tries to make sense of a new world where he is no longer in control of his fate.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eCan he find his way back to the familiar world of quail hunting, caring owners, and trusty companions? Or will he wander in life, never fulfilling his destiny as a champion sports dog?\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePat Becker of Edmond, Oklahoma, has a career that has spanned movies, television and radio. She produced and narrated the award-winning series \u003ci\u003eThe World of Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e for the Public Broadcasting Service. \u003ci\u003eThe Saga of Buddy Payless\u003c\/i\u003e follows her three previous works: \u003ci\u003eI Love Being Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBodacious Bo: The Pound Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Search for Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eDog ownership and its responsibility have been an ongoing project and passion for the active owner of a variety of dogs. Currently, Pat produces and hosts the lively television show\u003ci\u003e Dog Talk \u003c\/i\u003eon Saturday mornings on KAUT Channel 43 in Oklahoma City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harlequin Love Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178623320304,"sku":"2940169513936","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169513936_p0.jpg?v=1763685018","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169513936","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}