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CATHY CORNELL
One Frightened Dog. Two Years of Patience. A Rescue Worth Every Moment.
Some animals run because they have nowhere to go. Others run because they’ve forgotten what safety feels like.
Discover the remarkable true story of Clifford, a three-legged red dog whose journey from lonely cornfields to a loving home proves that even the deepest fear can give way to trust.
About The Author
CATHY CORNELL
Cathy Cornell is a retired schoolteacher who spent thirty years educating young minds and has always had a special place in her heart for animals. An accomplished senior Olympic swimmer with two bronze medals in distance events, Cathy understands the importance of determination and perseverance.
Her love for animals inspired her to share the extraordinary rescue of a frightened three-legged dog named Clifford, whose journey taught her valuable lessons about patience, kindness, and the quiet power of never giving up.
Animal Lover
Cathy Cornell’s lifelong love for animals inspires her to care for those who are frightened, vulnerable, and in need of a second chance.
Dedicated Educator
After thirty years as a schoolteacher, Cathy continues sharing valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and compassion through her writing.
Rescue Advocate
Cathy’s two-year dedication to rescuing Clifford reflects her belief that every animal deserves safety, kindness, and a loving home.
Accomplished Swimmer
A senior Olympic swimmer with two bronze medals in distance events, Cathy brings the same determination and commitment to everything she pursues.
About The Book
CLIFFORD UNDER THE MULBERRY TREE
He Had Survived Alone. But Could He Ever Learn to Trust?
Hidden among cornfields, a frightened three-legged red dog had learned to survive by avoiding people. Cathy Cornell couldn’t bear to leave him behind. What began with food, water, and cautious visits became a two-year commitment filled with setbacks, uncertainty, and fragile moments of hope.
With coyotes nearby and danger never far away, saving him would demand extraordinary patience. Clifford Under the Mulberry Tree tells the moving true story of a dog who desperately needed safety and a woman determined to help him find it.
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CLIFFORD UNDER THE MULBERRY TREE
Two Years. One Frightened Dog. An Unforgettable Rescue.
He hid beneath a mulberry tree, surviving on three legs and trusting no one.
She kept returning, bringing food, water, and a promise she refused to abandon.
Through danger, disappearance, and heartbreaking uncertainty, one woman’s determination would change his life forever.
Discover Clifford Under the Mulberry Tree by Cathy Cornell.
Some lives are saved because someone refuses to stop caring.
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What Our Clients Say
"What makes Clifford's journey so moving is the patience behind it. This isn't a story about an easy rescue. It's about showing up again and again for an animal who has every reason to be afraid."
"Clifford's story shows how much difference one caring person can make. The long search, the uncertainty, and the small moments of trust make this an especially heartfelt animal rescue story."
"From the lonely cornfields to the comfort of a loving home, Clifford's transformation is deeply touching. It's a wonderful reminder that frightened animals deserve patience, understanding, and another chance."
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