Leslie Mosier - Doug the Pug: The King of Pop Culture

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I knew from the moment Doug started running laps around the Flatiron building and everyone just smiled and took photos that I had found my literary home. Jamie Coleman and everyone at Boxtree, thank you for publishing me in the UK, which has always been a dream. I cant wait to visit with Doug. Melissa, I knew you were a match made in literary-agent heaven from our first awkward and hilarious phone call. Thank you for being my biggest champion and always pushing me to be greater. You never fail to make me laugh and realize the bigger picture.

Now that this book is out, we need to have a celebratory drinkor three. Tori oh, Agent Tori. The first person to ever call me and say, Let me help you. Look where we are now! I cant thank you enough for allowing me to text you like a crazy person at all hours of the day and for getting ramen with us in NYC after a long day of shooting, when I could hardly talk because I was so tired. Weve come such a long way, and I owe so much to you. To Brian Koerber and the whole team at Mashable, the first people to ever take a chance on my little Dougie and introduce him to a worldwide audience; Thank you doesnt feel sufficient.

Hadley, thank you for coming onto the Doug team and adding so much joy. You go above and beyond, and we are so thankful for you! Andrew Cook, youre one of the coolest and most connected and loved people I know, and somehow you dont even know it. Thank you for always brainstorming with me and believing in where this could go. Lauren Robinson, without you I would be so, so lost in the crazy world of money and taxes. Mindy, Robert, Cheeky, and of course Mrs. Sizzlemy OG New York City crewthank you for always ensuring that Doug was the best-dressed dog on the block.

Because of you guys, hes officially the Worlds Best-Dressed Dog! Who couldve known that our first photo shoot in Nashville would lead to such an incredible and lasting friendship. Aimee, Carla, Pegmy Nashville pug squadyou guys have been nothing but insanely supportive from the start. I cant wait to have mimosas with you at the next pug party. Josh Terry, you are a major reason why I am here today. Thank you for being my mentor and teaching me all I needed to know to do this on my own. I couldnt have asked for a better first boss.

Laura, Mike, and Adam at Gersh, thank you for being an amazing team to work with, and, Laura, thank you for being one of the most enthusiastic Doug fans I know (surprise, you get a free calendar this year). Mom, Dad, and Danny, youre the best and most supportive family I could have ever asked for. You guys are my biggest fans and even though you may have been skeptical when I first told you I was quitting my job to become a dog momager, I am so insanely thankful for all that youve done for me throughout my entire life. Mom, thank you for being Dougs biggest fan (@dougsgrandma on Instagram follow her, its amazing) and my best friend in the entire world. I love you, Madre. Dad, thank you for helping me on every school project, taking me to piano lessons and concerts, and showing me that weird is cool.

Danny, thank you for being the best big brother I could have asked for. I cant wait for your book to come out one day. To my amazing familyNana, Auntie Shark, Auntie Kathy, Grandma, and everyone elsethank you for loving me unconditionally and supporting me no matter what I do. I love and miss you guys so much. Rob, my everything, there is no one else Id rather share this crazy journey with. From early-morning flights and long layovers to photo shoots that last all day, you are without a doubt the reason why weve made it this far.

Ive never met anyone like you, and you are a light to everyone you meet. With that, your entire (gigantic) family also deserves an incredible thank-you: You guys are a crazy bunch, but a crazy supportive and loving bunch. Thank you for inviting me into your family. I love you. Dougs fanswow. Thank you for turning my little Instagram account into something amazing and wonderful and for allowing me to pursue my dreams.

Thank you for coming to the meet and greets, for your sweet e-mails, and for stopping us on the street to get a selfie with Doug. Without you, none of this would be possible. All of my amazing friends, thank you for supporting me, cheering me on, and helping me choose between caption A or caption B for a photo. I love you all. Doug the Pug, I know you cant read this, but since youre practically like a little human, I had to say thank you. Thank you for bringing so much happiness to people around the world.

Thank you for teaching me about life and not even knowing it. We have a long journey ahead, bubs.