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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Really Did That?: 101 Stories of Miracles, Mischief and Magical Moments
The dog really did that? You’ll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our dogs do.
From dogs who chew shoes to dogs who mend relationships—from crazy canines who crack us up to intuitive ones who act like therapists —from dogs who need rescuing to dogs who rescue their owners— you’ll see your own dog with new appreciation for his or her unique skills and intuition.
With a special emphasis on the benefits and joys of adopting black dogs, senior dogs, and all the other types of dogs who get left behind, these stories may even motivate you to visit your local shelter. And your purchase of this book will help support the important, life-saving work of American Humane!
From dogs who chew shoes to dogs who mend relationships—from crazy canines who crack us up to intuitive ones who act like therapists —from dogs who need rescuing to dogs who rescue their owners— you’ll see your own dog with new appreciation for his or her unique skills and intuition.
With a special emphasis on the benefits and joys of adopting black dogs, senior dogs, and all the other types of dogs who get left behind, these stories may even motivate you to visit your local shelter. And your purchase of this book will help support the important, life-saving work of American Humane!
400 pages, Paperback
Published August 8, 2017
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About the author
Amy Newmark
372 books178 followersAmy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.
Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.
Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.
Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.
Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.
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November 28, 2021
I'm giving this book 4 stars. not because it isn't good for what it is, but just to distinguish it from other great books on dogs that I would recommend first. As far as a book on dog stories, this one was pretty good. I think all the stories were good, but I thought a lot of the stories towards the end were very good.
Story #90, A Boy and His dog, was my favorite and made me go wow. Autistic child has a detailed dream that matches what happens to find the dog.
Story #89, A Ticket Home, reported about Greyhounds being first given to volunteers for rehabilitation and going to homes was another one that will stick with me.
The stories are good, but I especially like the good of people that take on rescues, even when that is challenging. And with dogs, often it seems like there are good coincidences, but to some of us, it is just that God has a way of working good things with using dogs in people's lives.
So a good read I would recommend. May also to be a good one to leave in your car to read, so you can pick up a story or two when you have time to kill.
Story #90, A Boy and His dog, was my favorite and made me go wow. Autistic child has a detailed dream that matches what happens to find the dog.
Story #89, A Ticket Home, reported about Greyhounds being first given to volunteers for rehabilitation and going to homes was another one that will stick with me.
The stories are good, but I especially like the good of people that take on rescues, even when that is challenging. And with dogs, often it seems like there are good coincidences, but to some of us, it is just that God has a way of working good things with using dogs in people's lives.
So a good read I would recommend. May also to be a good one to leave in your car to read, so you can pick up a story or two when you have time to kill.
June 24, 2019
If you like wholesome content, this would be great for you. Very family friendly. As I was reading it, I described it to everyone as "Christian family reading"
If that's your thing, you'll love it.
However, some aspect of the stories are just not believable. One story in particular comes to mind, where the narrator runs in front of a "skateboarding youth" who yells after her, "watch it, old lady!" I'm sorry, but there's just no way anyone in this century would yell that.
This is a one star read from me because
• It claimed humor and wasn't funny (except when it wasn't trying and was so cheesy I had to laugh)
• Too many of the stories ended with the dog being dead. For something trying sO hard to be heartwarming, it was just depressing.
If that's your thing, you'll love it.
However, some aspect of the stories are just not believable. One story in particular comes to mind, where the narrator runs in front of a "skateboarding youth" who yells after her, "watch it, old lady!" I'm sorry, but there's just no way anyone in this century would yell that.
This is a one star read from me because
• It claimed humor and wasn't funny (except when it wasn't trying and was so cheesy I had to laugh)
• Too many of the stories ended with the dog being dead. For something trying sO hard to be heartwarming, it was just depressing.
October 30, 2017
This is a great book with lots of interesting stories about dogs and their owners. Look for "Sadie, The Miracle Worker" by Lorraine Lush.
January 30, 2018
Short stories all about dogs. Very calming for the most part, with a few showing just how wonderful dogs can be, beyond the ordinary.
April 6, 2019
I really enjoyed all the stories in the book, some more than others, but all of them. Makes me miss having a canine companion.
February 14, 2020
Doggos
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April 8, 2020
A great book to read for dog lovers. This book has a wide variety of stories that are uplifting, touching, and downright funny. The stories are divided into the following categories: One of a Kind; Dog Gone Silly; So Smart; Crazy Canines; We Are Family; Who Me?; My Best Friend; My Heroic Dog; Meant To Be; and Four-Legged Therapist.
Personally, some of these stories reminded me of some of my late beloved pets' personalities (and how much I still miss them!).
Personally, some of these stories reminded me of some of my late beloved pets' personalities (and how much I still miss them!).
July 7, 2022
Coffee table book. I LOVE DOGS
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