Review: A dog finds a loving home with nice, happy people
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2011
Shep is a big, clumsy, over-eager puppy who hasn't grown into his own body yet. Shep thinks that he 'bumps' into things and people, rather than biting them. This causes him to get into trouble with his owners. And that's the main problem: Shep's people are his owners and not his family. He really wants a family to love him, as his people are angry all the time, and Shep can never seem to please them. One day, Shep meets Lonely Man and thinks this man just might give him the home and sense of family he's always wanted.This story starts off with 'Once upon a time' and is told in a very clear, unassuming, and simple way, the way a small child (or dog) might relate a story. The story is spare on some details, and just a few more words showing Shep's way of life at his old home and then at his new home would have been appreciated by this reader. Overall, this little story is enjoyable and has a sweet, feel-good touch to it. When a sad, unwanted puppy finds a home with a sad, lonely man, together they find a real happiness, the kind everyone deserves, even dogs.