Ruth Shaw, the owner of small bookshops and a person of great kindness and sincerity, has released a new book collecting stories about the lives of dogs and their owners. These tales convincingly show that dogs are given the main role. The setting is New Zealand, but despite its remoteness, dogs remain our faithful guards everywhere—kind friends, hardworking helpers, and loyal companions. Their presence in our lives is priceless; it’s pleasant to spend time with them, and separation from them is hard. Communication with dogs brings us unique emotions, even though they practically ask for nothing in return.
Dogs accompany us through various events—from ordinary to significant—and they don’t even suspect how fascinating it is to see their lives reflected in literature. As a result, this wonderful book is now available to readers. The central idea of the book is that caring for animals makes us better.