What Heidi Knows

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Albert Einstein What Heidi Knows is the story of Heidi, a Rottweiler and Checkmate, a Basenji.As a puppy, Heidi was an abused dog, rescued by the Friends of the Animals Association and later put up for adoption. Heidi adopts a woman to be her friend but not her master, as she was and still is an alpha dog. Over their years, Heidi and her human companion explore British Columbia, enduring many hardships, always striving for a better life. This story written from Heidis and Checkmates point of view, portrays their many friends, both canine and human, who pass through their life, some permanent some temporary. As the life story of Heidi and Checkmate unfolds, it shows us the many inherent qualities of a dog, from endurance to tolerance, sympathy and affection to zealous enthusiasm.