The Seventh Paw

The Seventh Paw: The Great Escape
Bento, Rex, Sunny, Emperor, Wrinkls, Yuki, and Khan - One Unbreakable Pack

A heart-stopping tale of survival, courage, and the unbreakable bond between seven stolen dogs who escape a slaughterhouse and fight their way home.

When a Corgi named Bento is snatched from his backyard, he wakes in a dark, rattling truck crammed beside six terrified strangers: Rex, a wounded German Shepherd; Sunny, a gentle Golden Retriever; Yuki, a sharp-eyed Shiba Inu; Wrinkls, a patient Shar-Pei; Emperor, a dignified Chow Chow; and Khan, a towering Tibetan Mastiff chained and seething with fury. They have been stolen, caged, and marked for a fate they refuse to accept.

Inside a remote slaughterhouse, time loses meaning. But Bento's herding instincts refuse to die. With the pack's help, he engineers a desperate escape. What follows is a harrowing journey across fields, highways, and city shadows-a journey where every mile is earned through pain, trust, and the promise that no one gets left behind.

Inspired by a true incident of dogs escaping a slaughterhouse together, The Seventh Paw is a powerful story of resilience and the extraordinary bonds that form when survival depends on loyalty. Perfect for readers of A Dog's Purpose, The Art of Racing in the Rain, and Togo.

What readers will love:

• Seven unique dog characters with distinct personalities and backstories

• A gripping, page-turning escape sequence

• Themes of found family, leadership, and healing

• A heartwarming reunion that celebrates the human-animal bond

Content Note: This book contains scenes set in a dog slaughterhouse and includes descriptions of animal cruelty, peril, and emotional distress. It is a work of fiction inspired by real events, written to raise awareness about the dog meat trade. While the story ultimately celebrates survival and hope, sensitive readers are advised to be aware of the difficult subject matter.