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More Good Dogs: More Stories About Good Dogs and the People Who Love Them
Rabbit Redbone, radio personality and author, has assembled five MORE extraordinary stories of dogs and the people who love them. Sometimes touching, sometimes heart-breaking, but always memorable, Rabbit weaves these tales into the spaces of his own life experiences, gaining insight and understanding of the higher purposes of life.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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May 4, 2015
just so so
This was a very light, easy read. I couldn't find out if it was supposed to be fiction or nonfiction. The stories were presented as coming from people calling into his radio program, but it was hard to believe that any radio host would be allowed to let a caller tell such long stories on the air. At least one of the stories was totally unbelievable. Some were sad, some funny. The main thing that I did NOT like was his using God's name in vain. Stories can be told without this profanity and no one would miss it.
This was a very light, easy read. I couldn't find out if it was supposed to be fiction or nonfiction. The stories were presented as coming from people calling into his radio program, but it was hard to believe that any radio host would be allowed to let a caller tell such long stories on the air. At least one of the stories was totally unbelievable. Some were sad, some funny. The main thing that I did NOT like was his using God's name in vain. Stories can be told without this profanity and no one would miss it.
February 17, 2015
Awesome
Loved it. Cried and smiled. Brought back memories of Bandit, another good dog. He died Christmas Eve 2015 and we buried him Christmas day with his favorite ball on his grave. He was 12-1/5 years old. I got him when he was 4 weeks old. He was still my baby. Miss him terribly.
Loved it. Cried and smiled. Brought back memories of Bandit, another good dog. He died Christmas Eve 2015 and we buried him Christmas day with his favorite ball on his grave. He was 12-1/5 years old. I got him when he was 4 weeks old. He was still my baby. Miss him terribly.
July 14, 2025
I got this as a Kindle freebie, and while I haven't read the first compilation in this series, I figured "hey, it's dog stories, those are always good!" And they might have been... had the stories actually featured dogs. But these are more human-interest stories that happen to have dogs show up in them, and some of these stories push the limits of my belief almost to the breaking point. That is, when they didn't annoy or upset me.
Rabbit Redbone once ran a radio show where people could call in and tell their dog stories. And I can see how one would want to compile some of the best of these stories, because I'm sure everyone has a story about a good dog they want to tell. But the five stories featured in this collection feel less like dog stories and more like people just spinning tales. The first is less about the woman's two dogs and more about what a jerk her father was for selling one of her beloved dogs out from under her... and while that story DOES end happily (if in a rather contrived manner), it still left me feeling unsatisfied.
The second story made me want to wring the teller's neck for being such a callous human being... and the dog barely even featured in said story. The third story... this isn't a dog story, it's a story about a woman with a possibly undiagnosed mental illness. She claims that she's always been able to see a special dog whom no one else can see, but I don't really buy it.
The fourth story is about a man wanting to marry the woman of his dreams, but her ill-behaved dog threatens to come between them. This was NOT an endearing story, it was a story about a dog desperately in need of proper training and a woman who refused to give him said training. The fifth story was the most interesting -- about a would-be actor whose dog ended up becoming a bigger star than he did -- but I wonder if it would hold up to fact-checking. The author claims it's all true but that he changed the names of everyone involved. Looks like I'll have to do some sleuthing...
All in all, this collection wasn't really a collection of dog stories, and the stories themselves were more unsatisfying or frustrating than endearing.
Rabbit Redbone once ran a radio show where people could call in and tell their dog stories. And I can see how one would want to compile some of the best of these stories, because I'm sure everyone has a story about a good dog they want to tell. But the five stories featured in this collection feel less like dog stories and more like people just spinning tales. The first is less about the woman's two dogs and more about what a jerk her father was for selling one of her beloved dogs out from under her... and while that story DOES end happily (if in a rather contrived manner), it still left me feeling unsatisfied.
The second story made me want to wring the teller's neck for being such a callous human being... and the dog barely even featured in said story. The third story... this isn't a dog story, it's a story about a woman with a possibly undiagnosed mental illness. She claims that she's always been able to see a special dog whom no one else can see, but I don't really buy it.
The fourth story is about a man wanting to marry the woman of his dreams, but her ill-behaved dog threatens to come between them. This was NOT an endearing story, it was a story about a dog desperately in need of proper training and a woman who refused to give him said training. The fifth story was the most interesting -- about a would-be actor whose dog ended up becoming a bigger star than he did -- but I wonder if it would hold up to fact-checking. The author claims it's all true but that he changed the names of everyone involved. Looks like I'll have to do some sleuthing...
All in all, this collection wasn't really a collection of dog stories, and the stories themselves were more unsatisfying or frustrating than endearing.
September 8, 2023
Wonderful but sad stories
I love the stories in this book. Something I didn't like was how long they were. It seemed they took like an hour or more to read. I like the comment section afterwards that that the author always includes. I'm planning on going back and finding his first book now that I've read this one.
I love the stories in this book. Something I didn't like was how long they were. It seemed they took like an hour or more to read. I like the comment section afterwards that that the author always includes. I'm planning on going back and finding his first book now that I've read this one.
October 3, 2018
Tear jerkers
Rabbit was able to bring these good dogs to life plus incorporate his story in with it. He brought these dogs to life and I hope to buy the first book and any books he writes later. Reminds me of all the good dogs I had and miss
Rabbit was able to bring these good dogs to life plus incorporate his story in with it. He brought these dogs to life and I hope to buy the first book and any books he writes later. Reminds me of all the good dogs I had and miss
May 8, 2022
Dry heart warming, but author is right, keep the tissues handy and forget wearing eye makeup when reading 📖 it.
February 20, 2017
What a happy, awesome, quick read! I loved the difference between the narrator's good old boy language and the beautiful stories he tells.
February 21, 2015
You don't have to love dogs to really enjoy this endearing little book--fast and fun--but emotional read. Dogs seems to evoke that power. These are great stories--they just happen to have a dog in them. There are so many millions of dog stories that it's impossible to isolate a few of the "best". The author has done a superb job in this folksy book showcasing a wide variance in the particular ways their lives touch, and in many ways, empower ours. It's not surprising that human and dog discovered many eons ago that theirs could be a powerfully reciprocal partnership; supplying the power you lack, the emotional support you require, or the protection you seek. And hopefully in return they are given sustenance and shelter. It's not like they require a lot. They don't beg for love; but do appreciate having basic needs met for which they repay with undying loyalty.
I believe each of these stories was just one example of those kinds of ways the canine species has given to their human counterparts just what was needed--how does that happen? It happens too often to call it accidental. They are indeed a gift--and if so--one that should be (and in most cases, are) respected.
I believe each of these stories was just one example of those kinds of ways the canine species has given to their human counterparts just what was needed--how does that happen? It happens too often to call it accidental. They are indeed a gift--and if so--one that should be (and in most cases, are) respected.
February 24, 2015
Wonderful stories for dog lovers. Be warned that these stories will make you sad. There are 5 different stories about dogs who are loved. The first is "Ann and Andy". This story is about Carol Ann and her two lab puppies. She has a lazy father who doesn't work and just breeds the female dogs for puppies.
The second story is a real tear jerker as a grandfather tries to care for his 2 orphaned grandchildren and a dog in "Old dogs, New tricks".
The third story is "My Angel" in which Sarie is an invisible dog.
The forth story, "Who Takes This Dog" is funny. Edward is a 100 pound dog. Can the bride and groom handle him?
The fifth story, "The Star", is about a German Shepard who becomes a movie star. His owner is Ray who trains him. This was the least sad story.
Even though the stories are sad, they are hard to put down.
The second story is a real tear jerker as a grandfather tries to care for his 2 orphaned grandchildren and a dog in "Old dogs, New tricks".
The third story is "My Angel" in which Sarie is an invisible dog.
The forth story, "Who Takes This Dog" is funny. Edward is a 100 pound dog. Can the bride and groom handle him?
The fifth story, "The Star", is about a German Shepard who becomes a movie star. His owner is Ray who trains him. This was the least sad story.
Even though the stories are sad, they are hard to put down.
June 15, 2016
Good Dog Stories
The stories are good, but not all the dogs are. Edward is never really totally trained. I did like the story about him, however. It was humorous. The other story I really liked was the one about the ghost dog. These stories are written flawlessly with true finesse.
The stories are good, but not all the dogs are. Edward is never really totally trained. I did like the story about him, however. It was humorous. The other story I really liked was the one about the ghost dog. These stories are written flawlessly with true finesse.
April 21, 2019
I felt so connected to each of these stories, though this also could be because I am a sucker for dogs. I felt so deeply while reading this book from laughter to tears and back again. Many of the stories were touching and heartwarming, serving to remind readers just how amazing dogs are. A short and simple read that goes pretty quickly which is a nice change of pace.
February 11, 2015
Good reading
Great short stories, and one of them made me laugh so hard, I really needed this. If you love dogs you need to read this book.
Great short stories, and one of them made me laugh so hard, I really needed this. If you love dogs you need to read this book.
February 21, 2015
Quick read, cute dog stories
April 13, 2015
I enjoyed the author's style of writing, being a radio personality, you could hear him tell the stories of the bonds and love of dogs.
April 13, 2015
I enjoyed reading this author's style of writing, being a radio personality, you could hear him telling of the short stories of the bonds and love of dogs.
April 8, 2016
This is a collection about dogs ad the people who loved them. The author wrote very self-consciously, as though he wanted the reader to be sure to notice how clever he was.
August 19, 2016
Wonderful summer afternoon read! I recommend keeping a box of tissues handy!
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