by Jon Katz (Get the Book)Border collies, Boston terriers, pit bulls, and mutts Katz has them all and more in his first collection of stories. Told from an owner's viewpoint or occasionally that of a beloved pet, each is a unique look at life with the animals we love. A woman trains her corgis to dance, a man turns to his pup after the loss of his wife, and a commuter rescues a dog from an abusive home. Dog lovers especially will identify with the realistic characters living in broad varieties of lifestyles and situations, including the store clerk who takes her dog to work with her, the rich doctor who must find a solution to her dog's misbehavior, and the single young woman whose dog must first approve of any potential suitors. What these narratives lack in suspense and depth they make up for tenfold in charm. Katz's stories, sometimes warm and sometimes funny, are smooth, light reads that are easy to pick up and enjoy and will appeal to dog lovers everywhere. --Booklist
