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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About
From the social media superstar behind @SimonSits, Isabel Klee—known for her heartwarming tales of dog rescue—comes an utterly winning memoir about a twentysomething woman’s search for true love in New York City and the dogs who helped her find it.
A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ditching her college upstate and moving into a grungy basement apartment in Manhattan. Dog-obsessed since childhood, her first post-grad job was becoming an assistant to a dog photographer, and something clicked into a career focused on helping dogs was the new dream. Isabel quickly found a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them get adopted. At the same time, she was caught up in a whirlwind of friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends and grand romances, which she recounts in honest, tender, and sometimes devastating chapters about the search for love and belonging. Isabel’s first true love, though, was Simon, a fluffy puppy who’d been saved from the meat trade. As the highs and lows of her twenties hit Isabel in wave after wave, it was Simon who kept her grounded. Together, Isabel and Simon created a community of dog-lovers and a tight-knit group of friends pursuing their dreams. In this honest and moving memoir, Isabel weaves together the stories of her foster dogs—and the challenges she helped them overcome—with tales of complicated relationships, hard decisions, and great loves in New York City, all leading to a happy ending not only for the rescue pups, but for Isabel herself.
A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ditching her college upstate and moving into a grungy basement apartment in Manhattan. Dog-obsessed since childhood, her first post-grad job was becoming an assistant to a dog photographer, and something clicked into a career focused on helping dogs was the new dream. Isabel quickly found a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them get adopted. At the same time, she was caught up in a whirlwind of friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends and grand romances, which she recounts in honest, tender, and sometimes devastating chapters about the search for love and belonging. Isabel’s first true love, though, was Simon, a fluffy puppy who’d been saved from the meat trade. As the highs and lows of her twenties hit Isabel in wave after wave, it was Simon who kept her grounded. Together, Isabel and Simon created a community of dog-lovers and a tight-knit group of friends pursuing their dreams. In this honest and moving memoir, Isabel weaves together the stories of her foster dogs—and the challenges she helped them overcome—with tales of complicated relationships, hard decisions, and great loves in New York City, all leading to a happy ending not only for the rescue pups, but for Isabel herself.
9 pages, Audible Audio
First published April 28, 2026
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Isabel Klee
1 book136 followersIsabel Klee is a writer and content creator. She documents her experiences rehabilitating dogs on social media through her writing and storytelling. She lives in Brooklyn with her fiancé, Jacob, her dog, Simon, and a rotating cast of foster dogs.
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October 22, 2025the cover alone has me crying... LIKEEE what do you mean tiki is on it 🥺🥺🥺... it's really over for me (positively)
December 10, 2025
I’ve been following Isabel on TikTok for a while now and completely fell in love with the stories of all her fosters. I’ve loved watching each dog find their forever home and I’ve admired everything she does for them. This book was no different.
I was so excited to be approved for an ARC and I ended up finishing it in a day. This memoir is beautiful, heartbreaking, and full of so much strength. Isabel takes us through her young adulthood in New York City as she navigates friendships, relationships, and the messy, confusing parts of figuring out who you are, all while changing the lives of dogs in need. I loved how Isabel’s writing shows the way dogs anchor us when everything else feels unsteady. How they’re a constant when it feels like the world around us is falling apart.
My only tiny quip was the format in a few places. The timeline jumped around in a couple of places which briefly threw me off but it took nothing away from my experience or my five star rating.
As someone who loves dogs and works with them every day, Isabel’s story was very touching and it was an honor to read this memoir before it officially enters the world. I admire Isabel and everyone like her so much for the work they do.
I was so excited to be approved for an ARC and I ended up finishing it in a day. This memoir is beautiful, heartbreaking, and full of so much strength. Isabel takes us through her young adulthood in New York City as she navigates friendships, relationships, and the messy, confusing parts of figuring out who you are, all while changing the lives of dogs in need. I loved how Isabel’s writing shows the way dogs anchor us when everything else feels unsteady. How they’re a constant when it feels like the world around us is falling apart.
My only tiny quip was the format in a few places. The timeline jumped around in a couple of places which briefly threw me off but it took nothing away from my experience or my five star rating.
As someone who loves dogs and works with them every day, Isabel’s story was very touching and it was an honor to read this memoir before it officially enters the world. I admire Isabel and everyone like her so much for the work they do.
May 3, 2026
Heavy sigh. This book reminded me of why I don’t read memoirs. I have followed Isabell for a while
And highly adore and respect the work she does with dogs……. BUT….. this book actually made me like her less. It made me feel like I was listening to the life story of a spoiled girl with a trust fund. She ran from every hard thing. And listening to her talk about relationships was insufferable. I’m shook that she broke up with Jacob for an entire year because he wasn’t obsessed with her. Seriously????? What job did she have besides a part time pet photographer to afford her lifestyle? This isn’t real life. I actually wish I hadn’t read this. The only Parts I enjoyed were about the dogs. I’m truly astounded this is going to be made into a tv series.
And highly adore and respect the work she does with dogs……. BUT….. this book actually made me like her less. It made me feel like I was listening to the life story of a spoiled girl with a trust fund. She ran from every hard thing. And listening to her talk about relationships was insufferable. I’m shook that she broke up with Jacob for an entire year because he wasn’t obsessed with her. Seriously????? What job did she have besides a part time pet photographer to afford her lifestyle? This isn’t real life. I actually wish I hadn’t read this. The only Parts I enjoyed were about the dogs. I’m truly astounded this is going to be made into a tv series.
January 25, 2026
I was very excited to get this ARC — I’ve been following Isabel’s journey in dog rescue for years and really enjoy her content.
Overall, I found this book to be pretty uneven. She writes well about the dogs that have shaped her life and I found those parts moving. The romance felt kind of shoe horned in and the writing about relationships just felt young and immature.
Overall, I think this book will appeal to readers who know and love Isabel and Simon. Maybe I’m just a little too old to be charmed by her love stories. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
Overall, I found this book to be pretty uneven. She writes well about the dogs that have shaped her life and I found those parts moving. The romance felt kind of shoe horned in and the writing about relationships just felt young and immature.
Overall, I think this book will appeal to readers who know and love Isabel and Simon. Maybe I’m just a little too old to be charmed by her love stories. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
April 12, 2026
4.5
Dogs are everything.🤍 What a special book. Highly recommended for any dog lover or memoir enthusiast.
“That's the magic of dogs. The simple unrelenting magic is that they don't even have to try. They heal just by existing. Reminding us to live life to the fullest, because, what is life but taking long walks, eating good food, and spending time with the people you love the most.”
Dogs are everything.🤍 What a special book. Highly recommended for any dog lover or memoir enthusiast.
“That's the magic of dogs. The simple unrelenting magic is that they don't even have to try. They heal just by existing. Reminding us to live life to the fullest, because, what is life but taking long walks, eating good food, and spending time with the people you love the most.”
May 4, 2026
too much about boys and not enough about dogs
February 16, 2026
Had a really tough time getting into this which is disappointing because I was really looking forward to reading it. Timeline felt choppy and difficult to follow.
May 1, 2026
Wanted to love it, but didn’t
I’m being generous giving this book a three-star review, and that’s because I have been following the author on TikTok for a long time, and I love her commitment to fostering dogs. I really fault her editor(s) for the problems in this book. Only a few pages in was the most used and mocked cliche in books: I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding. At that point, I knew this was going to be a rough read. Cliche after cliche, excessive (and unimportant) descriptions, and — most problematic — time jumping back and forth with no clear pattern that made it impossible to get onboard with a narrative. It was also a bit dishonest. Although not explicit, the parts about fostering dogs were interspersed in ways that made it align with what was going on in the author’s life. For example, the book made it sound like she was fostering Tiki, probably her most famous rescue dog, when she was alone. But her followers know she was with Jacob. As I said, in the hands of a good editor, this could have been an amazing book. But it really fell short, unfortunately.
I’m being generous giving this book a three-star review, and that’s because I have been following the author on TikTok for a long time, and I love her commitment to fostering dogs. I really fault her editor(s) for the problems in this book. Only a few pages in was the most used and mocked cliche in books: I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding. At that point, I knew this was going to be a rough read. Cliche after cliche, excessive (and unimportant) descriptions, and — most problematic — time jumping back and forth with no clear pattern that made it impossible to get onboard with a narrative. It was also a bit dishonest. Although not explicit, the parts about fostering dogs were interspersed in ways that made it align with what was going on in the author’s life. For example, the book made it sound like she was fostering Tiki, probably her most famous rescue dog, when she was alone. But her followers know she was with Jacob. As I said, in the hands of a good editor, this could have been an amazing book. But it really fell short, unfortunately.
March 31, 2026
“other things i’ve cried about” includes EVERY CHAPTER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL AGONIZING WONDERFUL BRILLIANT BOOK. so grateful to live in a world where there are isabels. so grateful to live in a world where there are dogs.
a bazillion stars. full review coming when i regain non-crying use of my eyeballs
a bazillion stars. full review coming when i regain non-crying use of my eyeballs
May 6, 2026
Listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. I really struggled to get through this book and honestly was very disappointed in the content. I follow Isabelle on IG and love her dog content. She has done so many wonderful things in the area of educating and inspiring others to foster dogs and see them in a different light. A true hero. A book that extended her foster knowledge and told more in-depth stories about them was what I was expecting. That would have been interesting, enlightening and fun. She could have sprinkled some of her personal life throughout. This book sadly was 90% personal and just so juvenile and I’m not really even sure what the purpose of it was. It primarily focused on her dating days, her immature decisions, her desperation for a boyfriend and it’s not something I’m really interested in. Oh and the cringe factor “I let out of breath I didn’t know I was holding “. Really Isabelle? Ugh. I heard her saying in an interview that she deliberately left out any reference to her IG profile and now I see why. This book really has little to do with dogs, rescuing and fostering and everything to do with her.
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April 22, 2026Fans of “Simon Sits” will love this memoir! Isabel is raw, real, and down right relatable. She was much more open than I was expecting and it was really refreshing. Absolutely adored the audio version of this book!
May 8, 2026
I love Isabel’s Instagram and I enjoyed all the stories about the dogs. I don’t know how to say this in a way that doesn’t sound offensive but I really feel like this was a book about pretty privilege (and privilege in general!) and the opportunities this affords. The story about her breakup with Jacob was rough!!! Also found the narrative/timeline extremely confusing.
April 25, 2026
I think it will make a fine TV show, unfortunately though, it’s littered with poor grammatical choices, tired metaphors, and glaring inconsistencies.
Did her childhood dog, Ruby, live until Isabel was 16 or 17? (Page 162- ruby died when I was 16. Page 163- I was 17 myself when ruby died)
I love Isabel’s content and really wanted this to be a win. Unfortunately it teetered to being a DNF because I found it hard to get through. A more tight edit would have helped this book find its feet, instead it flails.
Did her childhood dog, Ruby, live until Isabel was 16 or 17? (Page 162- ruby died when I was 16. Page 163- I was 17 myself when ruby died)
I love Isabel’s content and really wanted this to be a win. Unfortunately it teetered to being a DNF because I found it hard to get through. A more tight edit would have helped this book find its feet, instead it flails.
November 25, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for an early edition in exchange for an honest review.
I picked up this book because of its beautiful cover and irresistible title, but what kept me turning the pages, and brought me to tears (more than once!), was Isabel Klee’s heartfelt story.
Having recently lost my family dog, Harper, her reflections on the profound impact dogs have on our lives hit incredibly close to home. Isabel’s experiences with Simon and her many foster pups made my heart swoon, break, and swell with joy as they found healing and new homes. As someone close in age to Isabel and also living in New York City, her stories about friendship, love, and navigating the city in your twenties felt strikingly familiar and deeply comforting.
This memoir is a reminder of how dogs steady us through life’s chaos and how love, whether from a pet, a partner, or a friend - shapes who we become. Brava, Isabel. You’ve gained a new fan! And on a personal note: I’ll be running the 2026 NYC Marathon with PAWS, in honor of Harper and all our beloved fur babies! 🐶🐕🐾❤️
I picked up this book because of its beautiful cover and irresistible title, but what kept me turning the pages, and brought me to tears (more than once!), was Isabel Klee’s heartfelt story.
Having recently lost my family dog, Harper, her reflections on the profound impact dogs have on our lives hit incredibly close to home. Isabel’s experiences with Simon and her many foster pups made my heart swoon, break, and swell with joy as they found healing and new homes. As someone close in age to Isabel and also living in New York City, her stories about friendship, love, and navigating the city in your twenties felt strikingly familiar and deeply comforting.
This memoir is a reminder of how dogs steady us through life’s chaos and how love, whether from a pet, a partner, or a friend - shapes who we become. Brava, Isabel. You’ve gained a new fan! And on a personal note: I’ll be running the 2026 NYC Marathon with PAWS, in honor of Harper and all our beloved fur babies! 🐶🐕🐾❤️
May 5, 2026
things ive cried about: this book. isabel writes a wonderfully full world, taking us through her fosters, her relationships, her connection to new york, her memories growing up, and all of it was beautifully written. i genuinely teared up so many times, especially when she spoke about losing her childhood dog, and the change she felt in herself as she experience real tangible grief for the first time. if you love dogs you should definitely read this!!
May 6, 2026
this one’s for the lover girls who cry watching pet-owner reunion videos online and browse shelter adoption sites knowing damn well another animal will not fit into their modest apartment in the city
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March 12, 2026Like many other people on the internet, I fell in love with Tiki the second Isabel shared him on her TikTok. But it was actually Simon's journey that captured my heart the most. I have my own dog with lightning in his brain. My family's journey with our dog Kota closely resembles what Isabel has shared of her experience with Simon. Dozens of pills at specific times, clusters of seizures that break through regardless, blood tests to see if the pills that he needs to survive are putting too much strain on his liver, and so much more. To see another dog with such a similar experience, to see him live such a full life with so much love and joy, resonates deeply with me. It has always made the videos that Isabel shares about Simon and his many foster siblings feel that much more personal. I was incredibly grateful to be able to read an early copy of this. It was lovely to be able to hear Isabel share her journey with us via audiobook.
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About was a touching memoir. Though there were more boys and fewer dogs than I expected, this is a beautiful exploration of love, growth, change, and the unique role that dogs play in our lives. Love, in its many forms, ties every moment of Isabel's story together. She perfectly captures what it feels like to be loved, wholly and unconditionally, by a dog.
There is so much vulnerability and care in the way that Isabel shares her journey of self-discovery. The anxiety and loneliness that come with growing into yourself. My mom and I cried many times listening to this book and hugged our dogs extra tight.
I do not rate non-fiction reads.
Thank you so much, William Morrow, for the ALC.
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About was a touching memoir. Though there were more boys and fewer dogs than I expected, this is a beautiful exploration of love, growth, change, and the unique role that dogs play in our lives. Love, in its many forms, ties every moment of Isabel's story together. She perfectly captures what it feels like to be loved, wholly and unconditionally, by a dog.
There is so much vulnerability and care in the way that Isabel shares her journey of self-discovery. The anxiety and loneliness that come with growing into yourself. My mom and I cried many times listening to this book and hugged our dogs extra tight.
I do not rate non-fiction reads.
Thank you so much, William Morrow, for the ALC.
May 12, 2026
had to stop reading on the train because I didn't want to cry in public
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April 1, 2026What a lovely debut!
I've been a huge fan of Isabel and her work with foster dogs. This was entirely too relatable, extremely tender, and an emotional ride.
I've been a huge fan of Isabel and her work with foster dogs. This was entirely too relatable, extremely tender, and an emotional ride.
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May 8, 2026
I must start off by saying I had no idea who Isabel Klee is. I don't have TikTok and it's been, well, forever, or maybe I should say since NEVER that I was popular, or in on what was popular.
So for me, this book was read from a different perspective than most, I would think.
Ahh, to be young again...
That is how this book felt for me; the joys of being young and carefree was the main vibe of this memoir, even with a few minor hurdles in the way. I was insanely impressed by Ms. Klee's love for dogs and wanting to help them. It was inspiring and caused me to tear up on several stories. The funny thing is, I never really felt that Ms. Klee lived up to the title, because I didn't get a depressing vibe or mood that she "cried about" things. She came across as strong and a fighter, not afraid of taking a bull...dog, by the horns.
I also enjoyed the way the story was told, not too much and not too little detail about her life and the stories of the dogs.
So for me, this book was read from a different perspective than most, I would think.
Ahh, to be young again...
That is how this book felt for me; the joys of being young and carefree was the main vibe of this memoir, even with a few minor hurdles in the way. I was insanely impressed by Ms. Klee's love for dogs and wanting to help them. It was inspiring and caused me to tear up on several stories. The funny thing is, I never really felt that Ms. Klee lived up to the title, because I didn't get a depressing vibe or mood that she "cried about" things. She came across as strong and a fighter, not afraid of taking a bull...dog, by the horns.
I also enjoyed the way the story was told, not too much and not too little detail about her life and the stories of the dogs.
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May 12, 2026File this under Dogs boys and other BOOKS I’ve cried about
May 7, 2026
2.75 Very heartwarming and enjoyable but there were too many cliche lines for my liking & even some unclear time jumps.
If ‘a smile broke his face wide open’ and ‘let a breath go I didn’t know I was holding’ doesn’t bother you then you can certainly enjoy this memoir.
I am confused about when her childhood dog died - first it says she was sixteen then a paragraph later that she was seventeen. These kind of inconsistencies are just too distracting! Anyone else notice this?
If ‘a smile broke his face wide open’ and ‘let a breath go I didn’t know I was holding’ doesn’t bother you then you can certainly enjoy this memoir.
I am confused about when her childhood dog died - first it says she was sixteen then a paragraph later that she was seventeen. These kind of inconsistencies are just too distracting! Anyone else notice this?
February 24, 2026
Thank you to William Morrow for providing this ARC for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About by Isabel Klee is the memoir of the author’s late teens through the beginning of her thirties. Formerly an assistant to The Dogist, she’s an avid dog foster parent and contributes to various animal related publications across the web. The memoir focuses heavily on her background with dog fostering and relationships.
In general, I think that I’d be able to recommend this book to a wide audience of people. It features things people love, like a generally positive story and plenty of dog anecdotes.
Unfortunately the reason I’d be able to recommend it is that while it’s ultimately pleasant and inoffensive, it’s also relatively free of substance. The author effectively makes three main points:
1. Dogs are great! They really enrich your life.
2. Female friendship in NY in your 20s is fun!
3. Relationships with straight men are fun but also very emotionally daunting but ultimately worth it!
The author, to her credit, writes with a style that’s polished and economical. It doesn’t stretch to faux-profundity nor make any wild claims of grandeur.
The book isn’t bad, or tedious. It just is really fluffy and low impact. I really do think that for people who love animals and already follow Klee on one of her social media platforms that it could be a worthwhile read. However, it just was not something that I would gush over to people who prefer memoirs that have a more introspective or event-driven story. 3/5 stars, dogs are pretty great.
Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About by Isabel Klee is the memoir of the author’s late teens through the beginning of her thirties. Formerly an assistant to The Dogist, she’s an avid dog foster parent and contributes to various animal related publications across the web. The memoir focuses heavily on her background with dog fostering and relationships.
In general, I think that I’d be able to recommend this book to a wide audience of people. It features things people love, like a generally positive story and plenty of dog anecdotes.
Unfortunately the reason I’d be able to recommend it is that while it’s ultimately pleasant and inoffensive, it’s also relatively free of substance. The author effectively makes three main points:
1. Dogs are great! They really enrich your life.
2. Female friendship in NY in your 20s is fun!
3. Relationships with straight men are fun but also very emotionally daunting but ultimately worth it!
The author, to her credit, writes with a style that’s polished and economical. It doesn’t stretch to faux-profundity nor make any wild claims of grandeur.
The book isn’t bad, or tedious. It just is really fluffy and low impact. I really do think that for people who love animals and already follow Klee on one of her social media platforms that it could be a worthwhile read. However, it just was not something that I would gush over to people who prefer memoirs that have a more introspective or event-driven story. 3/5 stars, dogs are pretty great.
January 23, 2026
“That’s the magic of dogs: The simple, unrelenting magic is that they don’t even have to try. They heal just by existing, reminding us to live every moment to the fullest. Because what is life other than taking long walks, eating good food, and spending time with the people you love most?” ❤️
One of my favorites from 2025! This book is for people who love dogs, people who have lost dogs, and people who are figuring out their purpose in the world. Isabel Klee seamlessly tells her story intermixed with lessons learned from fostering dogs and my heart felt like it was being squeezed and I had tears on my face through each chapter (both in a good way). I will be purchasing a copy for myself when it is released, and I’m also interested in the audiobook which Isabel will be narrating.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
One of my favorites from 2025! This book is for people who love dogs, people who have lost dogs, and people who are figuring out their purpose in the world. Isabel Klee seamlessly tells her story intermixed with lessons learned from fostering dogs and my heart felt like it was being squeezed and I had tears on my face through each chapter (both in a good way). I will be purchasing a copy for myself when it is released, and I’m also interested in the audiobook which Isabel will be narrating.
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
November 29, 2025
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC!*
I found Isabel through her instagram account simonsits, and it’s one of my favorite follows. I was thrilled to get her first book because one of the reasons her social media is so great is that she is a very compelling storyteller. Her memoir chronicles her young adulthood, navigating relationships finding her place in the world (namely NYC which is basically another character), interspersed with stories of dogs she’s fostered. The format threw me a couple of times, but overall this was a really lovely read, cozy without being cloying. Isabel is a strong writer and really brings both the people and the dogs in her book to life. Her big heart shines through!
I found Isabel through her instagram account simonsits, and it’s one of my favorite follows. I was thrilled to get her first book because one of the reasons her social media is so great is that she is a very compelling storyteller. Her memoir chronicles her young adulthood, navigating relationships finding her place in the world (namely NYC which is basically another character), interspersed with stories of dogs she’s fostered. The format threw me a couple of times, but overall this was a really lovely read, cozy without being cloying. Isabel is a strong writer and really brings both the people and the dogs in her book to life. Her big heart shines through!
April 12, 2026
Reading Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About by my friend Isabel felt like sitting down with someone who truly understands the kind of life that revolves around dogs. I finished the book in two sittings, laughing at some parts and quietly crying through others. It’s been a long time since a book felt this relatable.
What Isabel captures so beautifully is something that’s really hard to put into words: the way adopting your soul dog in your twenties becomes intertwined with everything else in your life. Your relationships, your heartbreaks, the process of figuring yourself out. She writes about fostering in a way that feels so honest and familiar, the deep fulfillment that comes from opening your home again and again, even when it’s hard, and the way those dogs shape you just as much as you help them.
If you’ve ever loved a dog so deeply it feels like they’re stitched into your story, or if you’ve navigated dating and life while also trying to save a few dogs along the way, this book will hit home. It perfectly captures the messy, emotional, funny, and incredibly meaningful life that so many of us in the rescue world live.
More than anything, reading it just made me incredibly proud of Isabel. She managed to put into words something so many of us feel but struggle to articulate. This book is heartfelt, honest, and so deeply real—and I already know it’s one I’ll think about for a long time. 🐾📚❤️
What Isabel captures so beautifully is something that’s really hard to put into words: the way adopting your soul dog in your twenties becomes intertwined with everything else in your life. Your relationships, your heartbreaks, the process of figuring yourself out. She writes about fostering in a way that feels so honest and familiar, the deep fulfillment that comes from opening your home again and again, even when it’s hard, and the way those dogs shape you just as much as you help them.
If you’ve ever loved a dog so deeply it feels like they’re stitched into your story, or if you’ve navigated dating and life while also trying to save a few dogs along the way, this book will hit home. It perfectly captures the messy, emotional, funny, and incredibly meaningful life that so many of us in the rescue world live.
More than anything, reading it just made me incredibly proud of Isabel. She managed to put into words something so many of us feel but struggle to articulate. This book is heartfelt, honest, and so deeply real—and I already know it’s one I’ll think about for a long time. 🐾📚❤️
May 17, 2026
My son is allergic to dogs, so I have not had my own dog since I was a kid but this book sure made me want to start fostering dogs. I could just buy him some Benodryl when he is home from college, right?
This is a memoir by Isabel Klee. I had never heard of her but the title sold me on reading this one. Klee tells her life living in New York, dating and the dogs she fostered.Her life is nothing like mine but I found it so interesting.
I received a an auduo copy in exchange for my review. I loved both the narration and the book in general. Unless you hate dogs, I think you will enjoy this book! Thank you to Net Galley!
This is a memoir by Isabel Klee. I had never heard of her but the title sold me on reading this one. Klee tells her life living in New York, dating and the dogs she fostered.Her life is nothing like mine but I found it so interesting.
I received a an auduo copy in exchange for my review. I loved both the narration and the book in general. Unless you hate dogs, I think you will enjoy this book! Thank you to Net Galley!
May 11, 2026
I listened to this audiobook. Also, bought a copy of the book too! I follow Isabel Klee on Instagram with her Simon Sits account and she does amazing and miraculous things with foster dogs. Her stories are so touching and her ability to write in such a heartfelt way about her epileptic foster fail and the many other foster successes works brilliantly every damn time to pull at my heart strings. This book has become a number 1 bestseller for a reason. And, I am happy to have been part of her online and now in print journey. I can’t wait to read/see what else she writes!
May 21, 2026
this book made me laugh and cry and warmed my heart so much!!!
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