Full Description
At age 60, Susan Hartzler has learned to accept, even love, the single life, provided she has good friends and a dog or two by her side. Always attracted to the quintessential bad boy with his good looks and charming ways, she was sure she could change "the one" into a devoted partner and loving father, but her compulsive giving and fixing behaviors went hand in hand with her disappointing and disastrous romantic relationships. On a purposeful trip to the pound, she hoped to find a dog to care for, one that would sniff out the bad guys, give her a sense of purpose, and help her find meaning in her crazy world. Thoughtful and funny, this memoir follows Susan's life through the many ups and downs on her way to finding unconditional love. Her journey is a personal one, full of the hard decisions it took to learn to put herself first and stop entering and staying in unhealthy relationships. By saving a dog, she rescues herself, learning to love herself as much as her dog loves her.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Canine Intervention
2. Angel by My Side
3. Speed Dating at the Veterinary Hospital
4. Think Pawsitive
5. Growing Up Dog Weird
6. Love Quest
7. The Law of Attraction
8. Barking Up the Wrong Tree
9. Rolling Over
10. The Fur Flies
11. Lady and the Tramp
12. Bite Me
13. Pawtograph
14. Working Like a Dog
15. Barking Bad
16. Dog Fight
17. All You Need Is Love—and a Dog
18. Love Quest, Doggie Style
19. Father, Son and Holy Dog
20. Fashion Faux Paws
21. In Dog I Trust. In Myself, Not So Much
22. No Fleabag, Please
23. You Had Me at Woof
24. Dog-Tired
25. Bark! The Herald Angels Sing
26. Lucky Dogs?
27. My Pack
28. No Love Like Dog Love
29. Dog Love Fur-Ever
30. Fluff Ball Needs a Home
31. A Good Dog Is a Tired Dog
32. A Sad Tale
33. Pick of the Litter
34. Learning to Weave
35. Dr. Baldwin
36. September Mourning
37. A Good-Bye Tale
38. Sleeps with Dogs
39. Ashes to Ashes
Afterword
Index
