num_pages: 256
description: No one brings to life the remarkable bond between humans and their dogs like New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz. He has warmed our spirits with enchanting tales and keen observations of his animal menageriethe dogs sheep chickens and other residents of Bedlam Farm. Now Katz is back with what he does best in his first collection of short stories Dancing Dogs.With his signature insight and gift for storytelling Katz shares sixteen stories about one of lifes most unique relationships: In the title story a housekeeper loses her job but discovers her four-legged children have some toe-tapping talents that just may get the whole family back on its feet. In Puppy Commando a shy grade-school outcast forges an instant connection with a beagle puppy she meets at a shelterand risks everything to keep him. Gracies Last Walk features a woman who must find a way to say goodbye to her beloved golden retrieverbut ends up saying hello to someone unexpected. The Dog Who Kept Men Away shows that not all humans pass the sniff test when it comes to canines who possess an excellent judge of character. And in Guardian Angel a widower going through a painful transition finds the greatest comfort in the unlikeliest of sourcesa funny-looking pug named Gus. Whether sitting staying and rolling over in the barnyard shelters or home sweet home the creatures in Dancing Dogs are genuinely inspiring and utterly memorable. Gracie's last walkYankee dogInstinct testOld dogsLuther and Minnie in HeavenDay in the life of Pearl and JoanThe surrender bayAway to meGuardian angelDancing dogsLucky's dayPuppy commandoLaura PasserbyThe dog who kept men awayBarn catErnie and the bottled-water contest
language: English
title: Dancing Dogs: Stories
publisher: Ballantine Books