Jon Katz has dogs and a lot of lot of his dogs become a hospice dogs he takes them to hospice and people forget that people who are dying still have longings to have dogs and so he goes to see these people who are in hospice I've read almost all of his books and so I'll read the back of it okay so you have a better. okay in this wonderful book John Katz learns once again about the unexpected places animals can take us. as a train hospice volunteer this Tina homes and nursing facilities and upstate New York cats and his affectionate and intuitive border Collie is he bring comfort and canine companionship to people who most need it. and 88 year old Alzheimer's patient smile so the first time in months when she feels is he soft for. I retired longer joyfully remembers his own love dog. as is he bounce with patience bound to patients and cats focuses on they're from families the author begins to come to turn with his own life and discovering dark realities he has never confronted. meanwhile and Nora a spirited bright-eyed black Labrador puppy arise in bed lamp farm. her Janelle personality and boundless capacity for affection steer cats out of his shadows rekindle his love of working dogs and restores his connection to the farm and the animals and people around him. we'll make you smile weep and perhaps look at the four-legged creatures in your own life with a little more appreciation and love. I have cats and I love that except right now cuz Ling Ling just came over not far from where I'm sitting and pooped so I can't wait to finish loading the last book I have on my lap so I can take that mess out of this room I hope you have a great day bye.