Author says he'll name character after person who finds his lost dog

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) - Author Dennis Lehane is offering an unusual reward for the person who finds his family's beloved missing beagle.
Lehane says he'll name a character in his next book after whoever finds Tessa, who disappeared from the family's home in Brookline, Mass., this week.
He says on his Facebook page that Tessa jumped a fence at the home, and even though she has been micro-chipped, she was not wearing her tags.
Lehane says Tessa is "smart, fast, and immeasurably sweet."
Lehane wrote "Mystic River," ''Gone Baby Gone," ''Shutter Island" and other books.
Lehane says he'll name a character in his next book after whoever finds Tessa, who disappeared from the family's home in Brookline, Mass., this week.
He says on his Facebook page that Tessa jumped a fence at the home, and even though she has been micro-chipped, she was not wearing her tags.
Lehane says Tessa is "smart, fast, and immeasurably sweet."
Lehane wrote "Mystic River," ''Gone Baby Gone," ''Shutter Island" and other books.
Lahane is a great author. Best of luck to him in finding the dog.
Having owned a couple of beagles in years past, I am well aware of their roving tendencies.
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What a fun incentive to return that sweet dog! Â I would love to be a character in a famous author's book....heck I'd even be a character in a not-yet-famous author's book!
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Hope that sweet critter is returned home safe and sound soon!
What a sweet face. I hope your dog returns home soon.