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My Leash on Life: Foxy's View of the World From a Foot Off the Ground
“Foxy's reflections on the world . . . just the tonic we need." - Wordchaser
Wonder what is going on in your dog’s head? Foxy invites you into his world. Lost and frightened, he fears people, noises, and sudden movements. When he is rescued by Jay and Ellie, he learns to trust and love, but he doesn’t hesitate to question his humans’ puzzling behaviors. “How do you stand on those two legs all day?” Foxy gives a dog’s-eye view of dog parks, schools, kennels, hotels, and a moose or two. Enjoy his humorous food riffs, joyful scent discoveries, and wondering what the humans are saying. His in-the-moment observations lend poignancy to the pain and loss he feels when someone becomes ill. The leash that he is so eager to be released from also provides a loving connection to his humans. In the end, that’s what matters most.
Fans of “A Dog’s Life” and “Racing in the Rain,” will appreciate Foxy’s tale.
Wonder what is going on in your dog’s head? Foxy invites you into his world. Lost and frightened, he fears people, noises, and sudden movements. When he is rescued by Jay and Ellie, he learns to trust and love, but he doesn’t hesitate to question his humans’ puzzling behaviors. “How do you stand on those two legs all day?” Foxy gives a dog’s-eye view of dog parks, schools, kennels, hotels, and a moose or two. Enjoy his humorous food riffs, joyful scent discoveries, and wondering what the humans are saying. His in-the-moment observations lend poignancy to the pain and loss he feels when someone becomes ill. The leash that he is so eager to be released from also provides a loving connection to his humans. In the end, that’s what matters most.
Fans of “A Dog’s Life” and “Racing in the Rain,” will appreciate Foxy’s tale.
160 pages, Paperback
First published November 16, 2013
About the author
Lenore Hirsch
6 books2 followersLenore Hirsch is a retired educator in Napa, CA who writes features for the Napa Valley Register, poetry, and stories. Her books include her dog’s memoir; My Leash on Life, Foxy’s View of the World from a Foot Off the Ground; a poetry collection, Leavings; Laugh and Live, Advice for Aging Boomers, essays about aging with humor; and Schooled: Confessions of a Rookie Vice Principal. She blogs about publishing at laughing-oak.com, about her dog's antics at myleashonlife.me, and about the Napa food scene at lunchencounter.net. More book information can be found at lenorehirsch.com
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November 19, 2024
My story too!
My little dog, Daisy Mae is a "rescue dog". I am her 3rd or 4th Mom. She is the sweetest Baby! She's a jumper and a really fast runner! I believe she is chihuahua and min-pin. I love her so much 💗 We are both in our twilight years but still enjoy a good nap, meal and poop. God is good!
My little dog, Daisy Mae is a "rescue dog". I am her 3rd or 4th Mom. She is the sweetest Baby! She's a jumper and a really fast runner! I believe she is chihuahua and min-pin. I love her so much 💗 We are both in our twilight years but still enjoy a good nap, meal and poop. God is good!
February 25, 2014
There are many books in which humans express their feelings about their pets, but not so many are written from the pet's point of view as they describe the behaviors of humans. Foxy does a great job at puzzling out the reasons behind the activities and mannerisms of his adoptive humans. After having been abused by a former owner, Foxy is skittish at the beginning of his relationship with Ellie and Jay who rescue him from a shelter. It takes a while for him to learn to trust them and a little while longer to lead his new owners where he wants them to go.
The reader learns why the sense of smell is so important to our four footed friends. We hear Foxy tell us why he and his canine friends greet one another by sniffing each other's body parts and how his nose leads to all types of interesting discoveries that humans find gross and unappetizing.
From the chapter where Foxy refuses to emerge from under the deck he considers his "dog cave" to the time Ellie takes him to a sheep ranch to determine if he has any instinct for the job of herding sheep, there is plenty to entertain the reader. It is the emotional connection, however, between Foxy and his humans that charm and satisfy long after the last page is turned. "My Leash on Life" is cleverly written and appropriate for all ages. Lenore Hirsch's contribution is a welcome addition to the genre.
Marilyn Campbell
The reader learns why the sense of smell is so important to our four footed friends. We hear Foxy tell us why he and his canine friends greet one another by sniffing each other's body parts and how his nose leads to all types of interesting discoveries that humans find gross and unappetizing.
From the chapter where Foxy refuses to emerge from under the deck he considers his "dog cave" to the time Ellie takes him to a sheep ranch to determine if he has any instinct for the job of herding sheep, there is plenty to entertain the reader. It is the emotional connection, however, between Foxy and his humans that charm and satisfy long after the last page is turned. "My Leash on Life" is cleverly written and appropriate for all ages. Lenore Hirsch's contribution is a welcome addition to the genre.
Marilyn Campbell
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