The Second-Chance Dog: A Love Story - Softcover

Praise for The Second-Chance Dog

"No one speaks the language of a dog like best-selling author Jon Katz. His latest heartwarming memoir about finding love after struggling through a broken relationship . . . gives testament to how dogs can make us better human beings."--The Free Lance-Star

"[An] intimate story of falling in love with a woman and her extremely protective pet dog . . . Bittersweet in its telling, Katz reminds readers of the importance of human and animal connections."--Kirkus Reviews

"In this heartwarming story of love and redemption . . . dogs and humans alike get second chances at life, love, and growth. . . . This moving work is recommended for readers who want a true-life love story, for dog lovers seeking a book with a happy ending (the dog doesn't die!), for seniors who think that receiving a Medicare card means that love is out of the question, and for dog trainers who want to learn more about Katz's philosophy of dog training."--Library Journal

"The story [Katz] tells gives hope that no animal is beyond help, as long as enough love and patience are thrown in."--Minneapolis Star Tribune

Praise for Jon Katz

"With wisdom and grace, Katz unlocks the canine soul and the complicated wonders that lie within and offers powerful insights to anyone who has ever struggled with, and loved, a troubled animal."--John Grogan, author of Marley & Me

"Katz's world--of animals and humans and their combined generosity of spirit--is a place you're glad you've been."--The Boston Globe

"From Toto to Marley, our canine friends are a sure bet in the literary biz. But no one seems to speak their language like Jon Katz."--San Antonio Express-News

"Katz proves himself a Thoreau for modern times as he ponders the relationships between man and animals, humanity and nature."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"I toss a lifetime award of three liver snaps to Jon Katz."--Maureen Corrigan, National Public Radio's Fresh Air

From the Hardcover edition.

Jon Katz has written twenty-five books, including works of nonfiction, novels, short stories, and books for children; he is also a photographer. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette, and has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. He lives on Bedlam Farm, in upstate New York, with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf, and their dogs, donkeys, barn cats, sheep, and chickens.