Dancing Dogs, Jon Katz
Dancing Dogs, Jon Katz
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Dancing Dogs
Stories

Author: Jon Katz

Narrator: Tom Stechschulte

Unabridged: 7 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 09/25/2012

Categories: Fiction, Short Stories


Synopsis

No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menagerie-the dogs, sheep, chickens, and other residents of Bedlam Farm. Now, Katz is back with what he does best in his first collection of short stories, Dancing Dogs. With his signature insight and gift for storytelling, Katz shares sixteen stories about one of life's most unique relationships: In the title story, a housekeeper loses her job, but discovers her four-legged "children" have some toe-tapping talents that just may get the whole family back on its feet. In "Puppy Commando," a shy grade-school outcast forges an instant connection with a beagle puppy she meets at a shelter-and risks everything to keep him. "Gracie's Last Walk" features a woman who must find a way to say goodbye to her beloved golden retriever-but ends up saying hello to someone unexpected. "The Dog Who Kept Men Away" shows that not all humans pass the "sniff" test when it comes to canines, who possess an excellent judge of character. And in "Guardian Angel," a widower going through a painful transition finds the greatest comfort in the unlikeliest of sources-a funny-looking pug named Gus. Whether sitting, staying, and rolling over, in the barnyard, shelters, or home, sweet, home, the creatures in Dancing Dogs are genuinely inspiring and utterly memorable.

About Jon Katz

Jon Katz has written over twenty books, including Talking to Animals, Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, Dog Days, A Good Dog, and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, Wired, and the AKC Gazette. He has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is also a photographer and the author of a children’s book, Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with the artist Maria Heinrich; his dogs Izzy, Lenore, and Frieda; and his barn cats, Mother and Minnie.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Helen on October 17, 2012

I am a big fan of Jon Katz' dog memoirs, and I was curious whether his short stories would read as well. They do; actually in some ways I think that these stories allow Katz to show off his talents as a writer in a way not possible with non-fiction. Here, the narrator is not restricted to Katz himse......more

Goodreads review by Annie Z. on March 13, 2022

Really I would give this book a 4.5 ⭐️ rating. The stories are soulful and heart wrenching. The very first story had me literally sobbing. I love the mix and variety of stories. The narrator did a really good job also.......more

Goodreads review by Ali on June 10, 2021

As a dog-lover, this was a perfect book for me. Each story was inspirational & heartwarming. Each chapter was about another dog and owner and most brought “happy tears” to my eyes. Dogs truly can make life better!......more

Goodreads review by Julie on September 18, 2012

Dancing Dogs is a collection of dog stories and also of the people in their lives. This is not James Harriet kind of writing which was stories about a vet and the animals and people encountered. This is more like peeking over the hedges into the dog park. Some of the stories are from the dogs perspe......more