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Dog Crazy

A Novel of Love Lost and Found

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The USA Today bestselling author of How to Eat a Cupcake and All the Summer Girls returns with an unforgettably poignant and funny tale of love and loss, confronting our fears, and moving on . . . with the help of a poodle, a mutt, and a Basset retriever named Seymour.

As a pet bereavement counselor, Maggie Brennan uses a combination of empathy, insight, and humor to help patients cope with the anguish of losing their beloved four-legged friends. Though she has a gift for guiding others through difficult situations, Maggie has major troubles of her own that threaten the success of her counseling practice and her volunteer work with a dog rescue organization.

Everything changes when a distraught woman shows up at Maggie's office and claims that her dog has been stolen. Searching the streets of San Francisco for the missing pooch, Maggie finds herself entangled in a mystery that forces her to finally face her biggest fear-and to open her heart to new love.

Packed with deep emotion and charming surprises, Dog Crazy is a bighearted and entertaining story that skillfully captures the bonds of love, the pain of separation, and the power of our dogs to heal us.

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    • Library Journal

      February 15, 2015

      Thirtysomething Maggie Brennan moved across the country to San Francisco to start a pet bereavement counseling business--the action of a brave and capable woman. But when she is unable to leave her apartment for three months, she realizes that she desperately needs support. In a great example of comforting storytelling, a growing cast of flawed but sympathetic characters, both canine and human, come into Maggie's life to provide mutual assistance. One is Anya, a desperate and angry young woman who believes her dog is alive despite his being missing for a month. Anya's entire family is damaged by loss but Maggie helps them learn to heal as she heals herself. Dogs are major characters in the book, and their love, loyalty, and presence are important. The growing romance between Maggie and Anya's handsome brother, Henry, is predictable but warm and satisfying. VERDICT Donohue (All the Summer Girls) has created a world in which nothing is so bad that it can't be fixed by the love of friends. An enjoyable read, that while light, explores anxiety, agoraphobia, and the therapeutic effects of pets. A sure bet for dog lovers.--Jan Marry, Williamsburg Regional Lib., VA

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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