Congratulations!
This reminds me of something I hadn't thought about in years.
A Nephew won an award for a book he wrote and illustrated when he was ten years old.
It was based on the dog and cat he had at the time.
When his parents could no longer care for the dog I took it in and keep it till it died of old age, It was a great dog and a natural comedian. I swear the dog deliberately made everyone laugh like it was his duty.
The cat was his soul mate, both having exactly the same markings. They were a great pair, and always into something. I kept the cat also, it dying of complications from cancer surgery not long before the dog passed away.
I have the illustrated book here as well. One day I'd like to see it published.