Book Description
Sally Fallaway isn't too pleased with her dog, Chelsea Rutherford, a Cocker-Spaniel mix with a penchant for destroying things. The little guy disfigured the mute for her trombone, causing her to look ridiculous at her school recital. It also doesn't help the dog's cause when they discover he has eaten a discarded enchilada from the trash. But when Sally tells her father what Chelsea has done, she doesn't expect Mr. Fallaway to insist on giving poor Chelsea away! Sally's protests do little good and the next day, the dog goes to live with the Stephensons down the street, who just happen to be moving to Louisiana, a far cry from Springfield, Missouri! Sally is heartbroken and desperately wishes she could get her dog back. But things don't go so well for Chelsea in Louisiana. After an accident that almost claims his life and nearly bankrupts the Stephensons, Chelsea is sent to live at a local dog shelter. But Chelsea can't stop thinking about his beloved Sally and the first opportunity he has to escape, he darts out of his cage and begins to make the long journey home. A charming, warm-hearted story of a dog's unconditional love for his owner, The Dog that Ate Enchiladas is an enchanting tale from start to finish!
