Piper's Journey Home: The True Story of a Rescue Puppy - Hardcoverby Dave Osborn (Author) Rescuing a Stray: The Challenges and Joys Piper's Journey Home is the true story of a stray dog who wanders out of a ditch in a South Texas town near the Mexican border hoping to find food and shelter. Homeless, sick, and hungry, Piper approaches a lady who helps her find a home. In this heart warming story, Piper explains all the things her new dog parents had to do to bring her back to good health and help her be a good pet.