Everything you need to understand or teach Golden (The Golden Wolf) by Shannon Mayer.
Shannon Mayer's novel Golden (The Golden Wolf) is the supernatural story of Cin, a displaced member of a werewolf pack who gets caught up in the drama over one of her mother's many sexual indiscretions. A witch turns Cin into a golden retriever, landing Cin in the middle of the battle between good and evil as a handsome man named Han sets out to end the world, launching himself to the status of a god. Through a series of misfortunes and strange circumstances, only Cin can stop him with the help of a mismatched band of accomplices. The novel's main themes are natural instincts, the will to survive and protect, tangible and intangible traps, and unrestrained emotions. Communication in various forms among both human and fantastical beings serves as a motif to drive the story line.