Did you know that the "dog days of summer" are named for when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at dawn? These days in July and August are typically also some of the hottest days of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Right now we're astrologically past the dog days of summer, but it's still a great time to check out these true stories about man's best friend.
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Doctor dogs : how our best friends are becoming our best medicine
by Maria Goodavage The best-selling author of Soldier Dogs and Secret Service Dogs investigates the current state of canine research to document the remarkable ways dogs are opening new avenues of health care, from disease detection to therapy assistance. |
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And a dog called Fig : solitude, connection, the writing life
by Helen Humphreys An award-winning author looks back at her experiences with dogs and how they are ideal companions for building a creative life through the sorrow, mayhem, meditation and joy they bring to us. |
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Forever home : how we turned our house into a haven for abandoned, abused, and misunderstood dogs--and each other
by Ron Danta From the stars of 'Life in the Doghouse' on Netflix and founders of one of the most recognizable rescue organizations in the world, Finding Our Forever Home is part memoir, part care-and-keeping-of-rescue-dogs, with a heartwarming, compassionate voice and a message of acceptance, kindness, and, of course, love. |
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Have dog, will travel : a poet's journey
by Stephen Kuusisto A blind poet describes how being laid off from his job as a small college town professor led him into acquiring his first guide dog and how it changed his life and gave him a newfound appreciation for travel and independence. |
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London's number one dog-walking agency / : A Memoir
by Kate MacDougall With sharp wit, delightful observations, and plenty of canine affection, the author, a former Sotheby's employee turned dog walker, reveals her unique and unconventional coming-of-age story, as told through the dogs she walks, and the London homes and neighborhoods they inhabit. |
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Olive, Mabel & me : life and adventures with two very good dogs
by Andrew Cotter Tells the story of Olive and Mabel, Labrador retrievers who rose to internet fame as the subjects of Andrew Cotter's BBC sports parodies. |
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Our dogs, ourselves : the story of a singular bond
by Alexandra Horowitz The best-selling author of Inside of a Dog examines the complex interspecies pairing that has bonded humans and dogs, tracing the contradictions, from breeding to abandonment, that mark present-day human-canine relationships. |
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The speckled beauty : a dog and his people
by Rick Bragg In this heartwarming and humorous story, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares how his life was transformed by Speck, a badly behaved, half-blind stray dog who helped him through a moment of looming uncertainty. |
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Tales of AI : the water rescue dog : the making of a super athlete
by Lynne Cox Recognizing and celebrating all forms of athleticism in others, human or otherwise, the author, who set open-water swimming records all over the world, shares the story of Al, an adorable but untrainable chocolate Newfoundland who realizes her true potential as a highly specialized water rescue dog. |
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Tuesday's promise : one veteran, one dog, and their bold quest to change lives
by Luis Carlos Montalván A decorated former Army Captain describes his ongoing battles with PTSD and the importance of his beloved Golden Retriever service dog, Tuesday, and his help in bringing healing to himself and other veterans in his follow-up to Until Tuesday. |
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What is a dog? : a memoir
by Chloe Shaw With artful prose and a philosophical touch, the author meditates on her life through the dogs she loved and lost, taking us on an emotional journey that reveals how dogs pull us boldly toward the person we were always meant to be. |
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When dogs heal : powerful stories of people living with HIV and the dogs that saved them
by Jesse Freidin When Dogs Heal is a beautiful, unique collection of full-color portraits and personal accounts of love, connection, and survival, showcasing HIV-positive people who are thriving and celebrating life, thanks to the compassion and unconditional love of their dogs. |
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When Harry met Minnie : a true story of love and friendship
by Martha Teichner Describes how the author adopted a dying friend's bull terrier as a companion to her own, forging unexpected heartwarming and heartbreaking bonds along the way. |
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Wonderdog : the science of dogs and their unique friendship with humans
by Jules Howard A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. |
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Woodrow on the bench : life lessons from a wise old dog
by Jenna Blum Since she adopted him as a puppy fifteen years earlier, Jenna Blum and Woodrow have been inseparable. Woodrow and his 'Mommoo' are fixtures in their Boston neighborhood. But Woodrow is aging. As he begins to fail, the true nature of his relationship with Jenna is revealed. Jenna may be the dog parent, but it is Woodrow, with his personality and trusting nature, who has much to teach her. A divorcee who has experienced her share of sadness and loss, Jenna discovers, over the months she spends caring for her ailing dog, what it is to be present in the moment, and what it truly means to love. Aided by friends and buoyed by the support of strangers, Jenna and Woodrow navigate these precious final days together with kindness, humor, and grace. |