Maddy Luongo has worked with more than 500 canine clients during her 10-year dog-walking career. This self-proclaimed dog therapist drew inspiration from her daily dog-walking experience to write Sonnie and the Pink Collar. Her observations about how dogs interact with each other and the attention they receive from people based on their "cuteness" fueled this touching story. The way Maddy puts it, "Dogs having feelings, too! Just like people, these four-legged creatures crave love and attention."