lehastings's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Such a heartwarming read! Perfect for any dog owner or lover.
foildragon14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
setaian's review against another edition
5.0
There are dog people and cat people.
That's not to say that dog people don't like cats or that cat people don't like dogs, just that people tend to gravitate to one or the other.
OK...yes, there are also chicken people.
If you're a dog person, you will love this book.
5 Paws.
That's not to say that dog people don't like cats or that cat people don't like dogs, just that people tend to gravitate to one or the other.
OK...yes, there are also chicken people.
If you're a dog person, you will love this book.
5 Paws.
thedoctorsaysrun's review against another edition
4.0
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2021 Task #24): Read a book featuring a beloved pet where the pet doesn’t die
baraka01's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet, easy book to read. Not the best writer but who cares when someone is writing about dogs! I wished the author would've put a picture of each dog at the beginning of each chapter so that you could easily see who she was writing about. I kept having to flip to the picture section to see the dogs. Would recommend for any dog lovers or anyone that wants a very easy read
misskatebarkley's review against another edition
3.0
A wonderfully written insight into the world of fostering dogs. I really enjoyed reading the authors journey of looking after these dogs and the funny, heartwarming or sad stories that went along with them.
The downside for me, was the authors own dog who comes across feeling like a burden. At one stage in the book she is referred to as dumb and lazy and only kept because the children love her. She admits to not putting the effort into training Gracie and concludes in the end that maybe she should stop wanting her to be something she wasn't and accept her for the dog she was. I hope she finally did this as it is disheartening to read from someone who seems so passionate about rescue.
Otherwise, a delightful read with some good information if you're thinking about fostering yourself.
The downside for me, was the authors own dog who comes across feeling like a burden. At one stage in the book she is referred to as dumb and lazy and only kept because the children love her. She admits to not putting the effort into training Gracie and concludes in the end that maybe she should stop wanting her to be something she wasn't and accept her for the dog she was. I hope she finally did this as it is disheartening to read from someone who seems so passionate about rescue.
Otherwise, a delightful read with some good information if you're thinking about fostering yourself.
giantsdancefarm's review against another edition
3.0
A realistic book about the ups and downs of fostering dogs.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! The author has a wonderful way with words and it was very uplifting to hear of so many happy endings for the dogs she fostered.
onewhitetree's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting look into the life of a foster(er). As a puppy raiser for a guide dog organization, I am familiar with the patterns of getting, getting to know, and losing a dog, though the uncertainty and irregularity of a foster person's life has all my respect. I do think the book would have been better with a bit more of a critical research aspect into the statistics and trends of fostering and adopting, but I suppose that isn't the story the author wanted to tell.
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