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Published: Feb. 27, 2012
Words: 7,642 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780983307716
Short description
A humorous rant about family life with a dog I desperately didn't want that refused to die on time.Extended description
My wife wanted a dog. I was certain that I never wanted one. When our daughters came along, she insisted that a dog would fill out our family happily. I knew better, but lost the argument.This is the story of everything I did to delay their acquiring a dog and what happened when they finally succeeded against my wishes. It recounts many of the odd happenings that accompanied our divergent views on dog ownership, especially as the animal in question managed to live far longer than dogs are supposed to.
A first person account, the characters are Wife, Daughter #1, Daughter #2 and dog with minor appearances of a neighbor, his son, a couple of dog care helpers and the vet.
Written as a humorous story, it is suitable for anyone who has been exasperated by pet ownership and for those who really don't like dogs. The devoted dog lover should read something else.
Tags
dogs, dog, pet dogs, frustration, veterinarian, family dynamics, pet humor, pet dog, pet ownership, exasperationAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
beverly clark
on March 06, 2013 :
(no rating)
i too laughed out loud... i am a long time dog lover but never was the respomsible caretaker which is perhaps why i was such a devotee -- i could relate to every one of 'wife's comments.
a wonderful read that has kept me smiling every time i think about it.
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Review by:
Melody Hewson
on July 22, 2012 :
I happen to be a dog lover, and one of those "dog people" the author dislikes so much, and yet I STILL enjoyed this story.
I understand and empathize with just about everything. The stains on furniture, fur all over the place, getting into things they shouldn't and loitering in the middle of high traffic areas are just a few of the things that make living with a dog taxing.
But the author states all his woes with such good natured humor that you just can't help but be amused while he tells his tale of woe.
Very good and entertaining book for just about anyone.
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Review by:
Nathaniel Davis
on Feb. 27, 2012 :
As I read it, tears were streaming down my cheek I was laughing so hard. Thanks!
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Review by:
Sandra Rector
on Feb. 27, 2012 :
I laughed out loud reading this story. I understand perfectly. Thanks for the smiles and good luck.
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