It really can't be a surprise to anyone who knows me (and my whippet) that I bought this book because it kept staring at me whenever I walked into a Daunt bookstore when I was in London a few months ago. After reading it, I can say that I'm happy I went with my gut feeling. All the emotions I've ever felt while owning a dog pass by in this collection of stories. I chuckled, I aaww'ed and I cried. I think I might find something new in these essays if I read them again in a few years time. Until then, I remain dog hearted.