''It's a Dog's Life''

There are very few books on this site that have given me such joy to read. 'It's a Dog's Life is a collection of true, touching stories written by author and obvious animal lover Sue Harries.

I think what makes this one so amazing is both that the animals are the stars of the show, written so well and so lifelike that readers will just know they are real, and the fact that these stories are true. We’ve all had pets of some type, so most of the stories seem to almost relate to our own experiences in some way. There are some real gems in there though, like the hedgehog story, or the time that Snoopy shut down the car park.

I think there are a lot of animal people who would enjoy reading a book like this. It would probably do well if marketed to younger children too, though the language would have to me modified to be more easily readable. In short, the wealth of material here would probably make it successful however it’s presented. And when the pictures are added, even more so. I wish Harries and her beloved dogs every success.

John Breeden II
Old Number Seven

Hi, Sue: I read the first five chapters and enjoyed every one of them! I'm an animal lover, also, and have two dogs and two cats who think they are dogs. Thus the antics you describe in your book are all familiar to me! (especially their hatred and fear of bath water, thunder, and fireworks!).

I laughed out loud in so many parts of your book that my husband wanted to know what I was reading and would have read further than the five chapters, but he wanted his supper prepared. I first laughed at you statement:

"...Sasha who had the attention span of a goldfish [on a good day]."

This describes my schnauzer to a tee! The pellet gun episode wasn't humorous but a bit shocking that the boys would do something like that and I almost wish the police had taken them in for a short spell!

I laughed again about Dash' and Gizmo' car sickness as we've had a dog with that problem and, yet, every time we headed toward the car - he wanted to go with us. I wasn't too surprised the Snoopy became a 'mother' to them as she sounds like such a loving dog.

The caravan trip with the dogs was hilarious: Snoopy and the chicken; the goldfish; the caravan sliding backward and the motor giving off smoke (of couse I'm glad it didn't turn into a fire!).

I love ferrets and rabbits, so I really appreciated what you did for both the starving ferret and for Thumper. Again, I laughed out loud at:

"her eyes darted in my direction with a look that said 'have you noticed there's a dog on my nose?'

Otto, my shnauzer, finds the craziest places to hide also in a thunder storm and Victor, my lab, just looks at Otto like he's lost his mind. Yep, we have to tranquilize ours on the fourth of July when neighbors all around us as well as the town centre sets off fireworks!

Well, I've got to run now and attend to my husband's supper, but I really enjoyed reading your early chapters! This will make a wonderful coffee table book and a delightful gift for any friend or family who loves dogs! You are a very good writer and I really didn't notice any grammatical nor typing errors - but that might be because I was so enthralled by your stories. I'd like a copy of this once it's published and you have my very best wishes for publication - soon, so copies will be available for Christmas giving. :o)

Sincerely, Patricia Laster
"Breaking Free"

I want a dog! I didn't think I did, but having read your wonderfully infectious account of Snoopy, Dash and Gizmo, I really do. This is a must-have book for all dog lovers, delivered in a breezy, breathless voice that conveys total enthusiasm for our lovable canine chums. Snoopy is a character, isn't she? She reminds me of Ben, our next-door Lab, who runs into parks and hijacks picnic baskets. I laughed out loud at her doing 'the toilet dance' in the back seat of your caravan! Yes, punctuation and para lengths are a minor distraction, but overall this is the most enjoyable read I've had this week. Six golden stars from me - woof, woof!

Joe Kovacs
Rupee Millionaires

(I can hear this on radio - have you thought of adapting it for the Beeb?)

Sue, your adventures with Snoopy, Gizmo and Dash - and various others - will entertain and delight animal lovers everywhere. There is a sweet sense of humour running through the narrative, which really comes to the fore in some of the more hair-raising escapades - Snoopy's run-ins with dead pigeons and live chickens (what a naughty dog she is at times!), and then the various episodes involving goldfish, ferrets, rats, seagulls and cats! But there are also touching moments too - Snoopy unexpectedly becoming the perfect mum to Gizmo and Dash is reflected in your own devotion to, and love for, all animals, and eventually, even the kindness of strangers. These are lovely stories and I think they will appeal to a broad audience.
David
MASTER ACT: a memoir

I am a dog lover. And as such, I do know and understand a "dog's life". It's a life that is centered around a dog/dogs and it is a very rich life, full of warmth and good feeling.

You captured the essence, and the cycles of a life with a dog. I love the beautiful straightforwardness of your writing, "telling the story as it is": honest, raw, passionate, without any pretense. Without unnecessary ornaments. Tons of memories resonated in my mind - I was, again, enchanted by the quiet safety, and warm simplicity once is lucky to experience while sharing a life with a dog. Yes, our four-legged friends do understand and happily share the quiet secret of life: nothing is really complicated, once you put a smile on your face, and know how to run and play :) Sooo true, both for humans and dogs.

All the dog characters are highly adorable! This is a very enjoyable read, and I will be observing its success. We all need more harmony in life. And your book is all about that: a beautiful balance between humans and dogs. What a treat!

Congratulations and top rating fully deserved go to you.

Johanna Kern
Master and The Green-Eyed Hope

This is a very joyful and pleasant set of doggy episodes that Barbara Woodhouse would have been proud off. Makes a welcome change to read about the peculiarities of canines rather than human beings. Each tale is recounted with appropriate bounce and vitality. Its all quite charming, the type of book that can be picked each evening, and a few chapters read over a glass of chardonnay, whilst winding down from the days challenges. Five stars and WL'ed.

Clive Radford
Doghouse Blues (woof, woof)

This is such a funny and heartwarming memoir that one can easily relate to, and enjoy anytime of the day in any day of the week. The tales reminded me how a pet (or the pets) can enrich life and made it into a bit more chaotic, spicier and fun (and sometimes much more).

Your story reminded me of a best-seller cartoon series in Japan called (roughly translated as) "Acupressure points of Shibainu-san". It's a collection of short cartoon of simple things that author's two Shiba dogs do and it's very funny and cute, now the series has extended to four or five volumes. I think your story with some hilarious photos or illustration can compete with that.

Please give extra doggy biscuits on my behalf to your dogs.

R

Sue, I loved this. What a fantastic book and told so well. I wish you look with this and keep your sense of humour going. Loved it.
Sean

There are very few books on this site that have given me such joy to read. 'It's a Dog's Life is a collection of true, touching stories written by author and obvious animal lover Sue Harries.

I think what makes this one so amazing is both that the animals are the stars of the show, written so well and so lifelike that readers will just know they are real, and the fact that these stories are true. We’ve all had pets of some type, so most of the stories seem to almost relate to our own experiences in some way. There are some real gems in there though, like the hedgehog story, or the time that Snoopy shut down the car park.

I think there are a lot of animal people who would enjoy reading a book like this. It would probably do well if marketed to younger children too, though the language would have to me modified to be more easily readable. In short, the wealth of material here would probably make it successful however it’s presented. And when the pictures are added, even more so. I wish Harries and her beloved dogs every success.

John Breeden II
Old Number Seven

Sue,

I read your first 2 chapters. You clearly have a tremendous sense of humor and have had a myraid of adventures to share with your readers! Your stories are very funny and I'm sure any dog lover will relate to them and enjoy them greatly. It will be really nice with the photos added!

All the best to you!

Patti

Sue

This is personal, absorbing, at times a little crazy but always full of warmth and humour

Any dog owner (well - probably anyone really) will love this

Fantastic stuff

David

Some nice memories in the first chapter apart from the 'air rifle' - jeez, scary or what?

I used to have a dog when I was a boy - a Welsh Border collie crossed with a Jack Russell - intelligence and crazy makes for a grand combination - lol.

Enjoyed what I read, Sue. Shall put on w/l when there's space.

Mick

I have four dogs (a Rottweiler that thinks she is a Dachshund, two real Dachshunds and a 'pavement special' that my wife found shivering outside of our gate on a cold winter's morning) so I can truly relate to these stories.
The stories are well written, charming and very humourous tales by someone who is very obviously an animal lover with a great sense of humour. I loved them all and look forward to reading the rest of them when they are added.
Well done Sue!

I'm a dog lover and am starting a dog boarding business as it happens so I enjoyed this. Well done!

I must say, your animal adventures are up there with mine. My daughter and I can sit for hours talking about the pets we have had and our adventures with them. I think your Snoopy was precious. I very much enjoyed the names you gave your pets and the stories. I love animals and the happiness found with them. Toggles, Digby, Sasha, and more.

A little about our farm. We had a chicken named Henny Penny. She loved for you to scratch her on her back. She was ,mauled by a dog and she died in my arms. Yes, I cried for a chicken. We have had many dogs. Seems the chicken trucks flying by can not get enough points hitting them. They dig out from under the fence, or run out of the house before we can get them, or some odd accident. We have had the rabbit too. It managed to find the most elegant flower bed in the neighborhood. (Had the police called for us to come catch it.) My son was an infant at the time. I handed him to the policeman and said, "Here, you feed him and change him and I will go catch the rabbit." He gave him back and said go catch the rabbit when I could. :) We had a poodle with an overbite. She would run from one end of the house to the other hitting walls! So, if you run out of stories, let me know. I haven't gotten to the horse stories yet!

Good writing!
Sara Stinson
Finger Bones

Sue:
I read two chapters of your work. I must say you are a very very brave person to take on two Jack Russell terriers. My son has two. I call them Jack Russell terrors. I had a dog as a child named Buttons. You might enjoy reading about her in "Turnips and Tulips" I am not sure I am a dog lover. I like dogs but I guess the vomit would give me pause. Over the years we had several dachshunds, one for many years who simply went to sleep. (old age) A recent visit to Florida (Palm Beach) found me amazed at the devotion of the Palm Beach residents to their dogs, who were wearing diamond collars and riding in baby strollers in malls and grocery stores. I had to re-think the term 'living a dogs life'. Getting back to your work, I think it is well written and your devotion admired.
Shirley Grace
Turnips and Tulips
The Devil's Stepchild (Realclub review)
Sinja

Involving tale of life with dogs that quickly draws the reader in :)

iT'S A DOGS LIFE.

This is a great story. You have a good imagination and some amazing stories to tell about your wonderfuls pets.
I'm a dog owner myself and have had dozens of dogs throughout my life. I think any pet owner will love this book.
My dog is a black lab, and he has to have a bath every week due to a skin complaint and alergy but everytime he has his bath we have to keep him in because he rushes outside and runs in the fields and rolls on something dead. It smells klike something dead, but we can never find whatever it is! Theyre so funny. He costs us a fortune with his illness - even with insurance, but we love him to bits.
As soon as you mentioned snow, I remembered my little Yorkies. One called Danny used to have to go to the end of our large garden if he wanted to do more than a wee, and if it was snowing he'd come back with these fur balls underneath him that were nearly as big as his head. Goodness knows how he walked.
The humour in your story makes the reader want to read more and more. The 'toilet dance' really made me laugh out loud. And the puppies 'going green- if that's possible.'
You have hit on a subject that many people love. Dogs are mans best friend and just like babies they love to talk about them ( like me) and compre stories).
Great read. high stars.
junetee

This was a great read, funny at times. I showed this to a friend who is an animal lover and she loved it.
Hope to see more of your writing soon.

Hi Sue, The conversational style is catching and the antics of the dogs well-told in detail. I'd forgotten about those little snow balls that got stuck in the fur and it's relieving to read about a dog made a target and the carsickness - not many could write about the problems of having a dog with such enthusiasm. And yet, I think many people get a pet without thinking of the events that could occur. I noticed that you began a sentence with the digit number 10 and that there were other numbers that would usually be written out - that and a few other editing issues. Otherwise this flows well and it instills an affection for the dogs as if they were characters. I can imagine that photos would really enhance. A fun and honest read! Shelved - Katherine

Being an animal lover, I had fun reading your book. I have a dog and 4 cats and I can relate to some of your stories.

Sue

I am thoroughly enjoying your stories. I am an out-and-out cat lover but I think you could easily sell a dog to me along with a copy of your book.

Firstly, the front cover is great. You say there will be photos in the book too. A must for all dog-lovers as I am sure you have some wonderful snaps of your canine friends.

You write with a warm humour and engaging tone and I like the fact that each chapter stands alone as a story on its own. This makes for easy reading.

I laughed at the image of Snoopy running along the beach with a decaying seagull corpse stuck to her back. The poo pile made me laugh too!

You convey the wonderful companionship you and your dogs have and it is contagious as you retell your many storiesof them. Most of my family are avid dog-lovers and should this ever be published it would definitely be something I would buy several copies of as gifts.

High stars
Debbie

Have read the first six chapters. A very well written book, funny and easy to read. All dog lovers, and animal lovers in general, will enjoy reading 'It's a Dog's Life' I am sure. So for now it's Sit and Stay - on our bookshelf.

Janet/Helen
The Stranger in my Life

Dear Sue,
I've just enjoyed the first chapter of "It's a dog's Life" and i know i will enjoy the rest, thanks for bringing it to my attention. I don't think there are enough stories about our beloved furry friends, so i wish you success.
On my shelf with lots of stars.
Cheers,
Wintergreen

This book is well written and at least deserved a place at the ED, hence I have given it 6 stars

This is a very enjoyable series of stories, and very readable. I hope the finished product will have lots of doggy pictures added!
Lisa

Dear Sue,

Just took another peek at your charming story. I love Snoopy! :) We had an "escape artist" too, so I had an instant connection as you described his escapades. This is such a delightful read. Being a huge dog lover, I found myself smiling throughout your piece. I really love your idea of publishing this as a coffe table book with photographs. It would surely encourage some wonderfully warm conversations! Giving you many shiny stars and keeping a close eye on this wonderful book.

All the very best,
Faith Rose
Now To Him

Light and breezy, most enjoyable to read. I would tighten up some of the sentences.
Kathie b

Hi, Sue: I read the first five chapters and enjoyed every one of them! I'm an animal lover, also, and have two dogs and two cats who think they are dogs. Thus the antics you describe in your book are all familiar to me! (especially their hatred and fear of bath water, thunder, and fireworks!).

I laughed out loud in so many parts of your book that my husband wanted to know what I was reading and would have read further than the five chapters, but he wanted his supper prepared. I first laughed at you statement:

"...Sasha who had the attention span of a goldfish [on a good day]."

This describes my schnauzer to a tee! The pellet gun episode wasn't humorous but a bit shocking that the boys would do something like that and I almost wish the police had taken them in for a short spell!

I laughed again about Dash' and Gizmo' car sickness as we've had a dog with that problem and, yet, every time we headed toward the car - he wanted to go with us. I wasn't too surprised the Snoopy became a 'mother' to them as she sounds like such a loving dog.

The caravan trip with the dogs was hilarious: Snoopy and the chicken; the goldfish; the caravan sliding backward and the motor giving off smoke (of couse I'm glad it didn't turn into a fire!).

I love ferrets and rabbits, so I really appreciated what you did for both the starving ferret and for Thumper. Again, I laughed out loud at:

"her eyes darted in my direction with a look that said 'have you noticed there's a dog on my nose?'

Otto, my shnauzer, finds the craziest places to hide also in a thunder storm and Victor, my lab, just looks at Otto like he's lost his mind. Yep, we have to tranquilize ours on the fourth of July when neighbors all around us as well as the town centre sets off fireworks!

Well, I've got to run now and attend to my husband's supper, but I really enjoyed reading your early chapters! This will make a wonderful coffee table book and a delightful gift for any friend or family who loves dogs! You are a very good writer and I really didn't notice any grammatical nor typing errors - but that might be because I was so enthralled by your stories. I'd like a copy of this once it's published and you have my very best wishes for publication - soon, so copies will be available for Christmas giving. :o)

Sincerely, Patricia Laster
"Breaking Free"

Hi Sue,
Lots of touching points of me versus the pups, they are a lot of work and yes, they are worth all the heartaches.
They teach us some valuable lessons of life.
Good book.
Christine

Despite being a cat lover, I enjoyed this. You are a good story teller and the whole book makes for a good read. A bit weak when it comes to grammar and punctuation but a good editor will sort that out!
Best wishes John Philip

Unlike the other commenters I am not a dog lover, more afraid of dogs than anything - I know, I know don't beat me up about it! Nonetheless you are a very good writer. You have a good way of telling a story. But the book is completely narrative, which can be very exhaustive for a reader. I understand it will be lots of pictures but you still have to get through the words. And also needed for a book is a plot which is missing here. Marley and Me told a story maybe take a cue from there.

Abby

It's a Dog's Life/Sue Harries
I've finished up to chapter 7 and enjoyed your stories very much. I also grew up in a family with many dogs and cats and extras along the way, so it was wonderful and sometimes sad, to read Jason about getting run over. That has been my experience a few times, because no matter how careful we were, careless callers or other eventualities caused beloved pets' demise. I've given you very HIGH stars, because I believe that it is important for children, especially, to see the wonder of having pets, the need to care for them and love them unconditionally. As soon as I've finished present commitments your book will be on my shelf.
Just a final thought. I think your book will need a good line edit and maybe cropped here and there, as I can see parts of it being very good reading material for children, either being read to or reading themselves :-)
Thank you so much for your lovely stories.
All the best on authonomy
Maretha
African Adventures of Flame, Family, Furry and Feathered Friends

Dear Sue, I've just read and really loved your 'doggy' tales, a dog lover myself I've been through it to! You've given me lots of laughs and stirred lots of memories. Just two points to maybe think about. Firstly when you talk about chocolates in relation to The Green Mile, are you confusing this with Forest Gump? The other thing to perhaps think about is the lack of a storyline. It does read like a series of anecdotes. I hope this is useful. Lots of smiley wags from me, a bunch of stars and put on my shelf.
Kind Regards, Pamela Crabtree.
I hope you will comment on 'The Severed Cord.'

Dear Sue, I've just read and really loved your 'doggy' tales, a dog lover myself I've been through it to! You've given me lots of laughs and stirred lots of memories. Just two points to maybe think about. Firstly when you talk about chocolates in relation to The Green Mile, are you confusing this with Forest Gump? The other thing to perhaps think about is the lack of a storyline. It does read like a series of anecdotes. I hope this is useful. Lots of smiley wags from me, a bunch of stars and put on my shelf.
Kind Regards, Pamela Crabtree.
I hope you will comment on 'The Severed Cord.'

Dog lovers will no doubt be delighted to read your book, which is well written and covers a lot of dogs! Your joy of Dogs is thoroughly convincing. Critique-wise, I might look for ways to establish a plot line, with perhaps a character arc for yourself, showing how you grew or changed as a parallel thread to the tale -- dogs are great for learning about unlimited love, humility and forgiveness for example, or as a leg up (bad metaphor?) toward healing a broken heart. I'd also consider launching it with something gripping, such as the police storming the house, to keep the reader engaged. Good writing overall though.
Best of luck with this!
And if you have any interest in children's literature, please come visit the Lost Wink.
Thanks!
Tod
http://authonomy.com/books/40646/the-lost-wink/

Hi Sue,

I enjoyed reading this. Our first family pet was a red setter who we imaginatively called 'Rusty'. So this brought back some memories.

I like the nice easy writing - it has good flow, an enthusiastic conversational style and a charming voice.

I think this has a lot of market potential as the market is so clearly defined and vast.

Technically, it does need a careful edit [punctuation could be tightened and you need to eradicate 'run-on' sentences] but the issues are low level and easily fixed. Also, if a publisher was interested in the 'idea' of the book they would have it line edited anyway.

My only other thought is whether a book of this genre still needs a more discernible narrative structure. At the moment - like an excitable dog! - it bounds from one doggy tale to the next., without any overriding framework. Even in a memoir, I think the reader wants to follow a storyline or in this case a journey. Anyway, something to think about and only meant to be helpful.

Overall, fabulous doggy tales [no pun intended!] , nicely written and full of charm.

Best wishes,

Terry

A thoroughly enjoyable read Sue. Dog reads are so wonderful because they negate all the human behaviour and get 'back to basics' . You have some wonderful tales lived through your mutts - are you going to do more I wonder of the same genere? Can't wait to read on, total fan, six stars!!

Bella

A great book for dog lovers everywhere, and one made for dipping in and out of and for connecting with one's own experiences of dogs (labradors, in my case). It emphasises the role dogs have in a family to bond with and befriend, as well as offering emotional security, and even physical protection to a family.
The writing is clear and unpretentious; there are some great phrases, e.g. mess created like an 'explosion in a prorridge factory'. Chapters are short, which encourages online reading. Glad to see this book doing well on site, as it's an engaging read.

Colin Neville
(P.S. I have a short story about a dog in my 'Damaged Goods' collection: 'Best Friend')

An interesting mixture of dog stories and dramatic misadventures; shotguns and nearly exploding cars (petrol and diesel always a problem for us absent minded types). I enjoyed the accounts of the dog characters, particularly the pyramid pooing and dilemma. We've had a lot of different dogs in our lives, ones that roll in things, ones that chase white vans, ones that steal chocolate and throw up under the table at Christmas dinner etc. so your book has brought back a lot of pleasant memories. Well, pleasant in retrospect anyway.
Thank you for a very enjoyable read.

This book is endearing. It brought back many memories, both happy and sad. You have really captured the essense of what it means to care for a dog and I am sure your book will have wide appeal. High stars and on my watch list. yours Bea

What an adorable book.There are loads of dogs in my family, all with such different personalities. Life is always interesting when there are dogs around - I imagine anyone who reads this will want a dog! It makes me think of all the funny things the dogs in my life have done. Its the kind of book you can dip in and out of when you need cheering up,

Lianne
Big Girl Lost

I read up to and chapter 5 before going to bed last night. I don't have a dog, but I did when I was a child.
I woke up this morning exhausted from dreaming that I had dogs, loads of dogs, running all over the place. The big black one could talk to me while the others just tore past like wild children. It was bizarre. Your book definitely hit something in my head, or maybe I ate to much cheese.
Anyhow it's a charming book. There's punctuation to be edited, but it really didn't distract me from the stories.
Highly starred.
Jesamine.

Dear Sue,
It is a delightful collection of stories you have here. I love all canines, and although i don't have any of my own, we have five in my family and i love them all. Your writing is crisp and masterful and you engage the reader from the very first paragraph.
Six stars and will continue reading. Thanks again for your support of The Path to Survival.
Maria x

These are heart-warming tales of your dog adventures. There are so many dog lovers in this world that there is certainly a market for this. I wonder if it would be good to include photographs of your pups. I know that would increase the cost of publication, though it would sure be nice to see Snoopy, Giz, Dash, and the others.

You know, people's love affairs with dogs is really powerful. Have you ever wondered why some people are so enamored of dogs? Do you think it would be interesting to intersperse some thoughts about the nature of dogs, the nature of human-dog relationships, the protective instinct that a dog can show for his/her master? It might be a good structuring element for the book. Just a thought.

This was fun to take a look at. Thanks!

Love this book! You write with such warmth and love, so many funny and touching stories. Backed and highly rated.
Jane

It’s a Dog’s Life by Sue Harries
Hello, Sue
I think your book will appeal to many people, not just animal-lovers. However, I did notice that many parts needed commas or semi-colons inserted. This is a big job to have to go back and do. Usually you can ‘hear’ when these marks are needed as we pause naturally in our speech. At times the text was a little over-written, which basically means you could afford to lose a number of words and explanatory phrases.
You had a lot of humour, eg, the poo pyramid and stuck snowballs stories which luckily comes in naturally when we are talking about animal antics.
As I said above, I did feel at times the writing could be tightened up. It is hard to describe what I mean, but it is a case of eliminating as many words/phrases as possible without altering the meaning. In books we cannot talk as in real life because it takes longer for people to read rather than hear stories. It is also good to let the reader fill in bits themselves; we don’t have to put every detail down, eg, don’t need to add (for shock) after “a cup of sweet tea”.
“I wondered to myself” = “I wondered” as “to myself” is redundant = that is what wondering is!
There were some word mix-ups such as:
“disburse thankfully = “disperse” also, thankfully here sounds like the crowed was thankful to disperse = thankfully needs to be tied to crowd somehow.
“defiantly Snoopy” = definitely Snoopy.
No one = no-one
A 2 hour drive = a two-hour drive
Id = I’d
Bark free = bark-free
Dash’s but = Dash’s butt

I only mention these small things because when they occur frequently, they tend to disrupt the flow and take away from the merit in your writing. I am constantly finding errors in my text and it is the worst part about writing a long, involved document.
I envisage this book with lots of photos of the animals in question since we have had such lovely pen- portraits presented to us. Good luck.
Jane Mauret
UGLY IN PARADISE

It gives me great satisfaction when historic sexism is challenged. "A dog is a man's best friend". Top stars for that but still reading

I really liked your entertaining story about your four-legged family members. I caught myself smirking and actually reading some passages out loud to my hubbie, since Snoopey's antics were just too funny. Not sure how I would have dealt with the puppies sensitive tummies though. I have a feeling I would have gotten sick along with them:)
This is a very easy read and any dog lover will be able to relate. Nicely done. Highly rated and remains on my WL so I can come back for more later.
Best of luck
Elke

Love your doggy memoirs. I am an admittedly dog obsessed person, only one of my compulsions...I have a house full of 'rescue' pups. Bichon and Maltese, but I have had every other kind of mixture.... I love your descriptions of the different dogs and their exploits. You sound very much like I do when recounting anecdotes and personalities. You can find similar experiences in an early part of my own autobiography, An Untenable Fragrance of' Violets, Book I, Innocence Lost. [that sequence begins with gold fish and canaries!] You might enjoy it. Best of luck; it truly is a dog's life. Lynne Heffner Ferrante

Very sweet - enjoying Snoopy adventures. Just wondering if you could take a look at my book:
The Word According to Dog - by A, Maisey - as we clearly both share passionate love of dogs! Would love your comments as I am really new to all this and all constructive words very welcome.

Anya Maisey

IT’S A DOG’S LIFE
This is a good story. I’m not exactly a dyed in the wool dog lover because my mother hated dogs so I never had one as a child. Married and with children, they wanted a puppy so I do own one – and am adjusting nicely after more puppy “accidents” than I anticipated. I think you’ll find a waiting audience for this among dog people, particularly you’ve had such a varied experience with different breeds. I liked the “car sick” story (been there, done that) and the problems with holidays. A good story, I’m starring this and adding it to my shelf. Wanttobeawriter: Who Killed the President?

Hi Sue
First off I am a cat person, not through design but through practicality, however if I knew nothing about life with dogs ‘It's a dog’s life’ would give me that insight into the joys and fun being a dog owner could bring. You are obviously a true doggy lover transforming a room for their sole use and taking on Dash and gizmo, even with their dicky tummys.
Snoopy sounds like a lovable beast and wouldn’t harm a child let alone a chicken. As for putting petrol in a diesel car it is perhaps one thing you can’t blame the dogs for, you even found a place in your heart for a ferret and compassion for a lucky rat!
A lovely read and some beautifully shared moments for all lovers of canines
Just one comment about the grammar, not spelling from me lol, you say Snoopy run on two occasions, when the air rifle incident took place, I think it should be Snoopy ran.
A fabulous change from the books I have been reading so far on this site. Well done
D.J
The Ghost
Shirt
Starred and on my watch list to revisit if time allows.

The first word that came to mind as I was reading was 'CUTE'.
The story isn't one that many people would think to read, but as they read are pulled in to the easy read.
Things flow well as your stories develop.
Very creative!
Good work.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds

P.S. Please take a look at my pirate adventure Driving Winds.

Extremely entertaining and so easy to relate. I had a dachshund that hated being left alone when we went to work. it ripped the wallpaper off the next to the front door. Another time, it dug up the linoleum squares. He finally settle down to be a wonder, intelligent pet. Dog lovers everywhere should enjoy your tales. I'm going to recommend this to a number of friends who cannot image life without a dog. You're on my WL for sure!! And high stars.