Izzy and Lenore : : two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and me

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In his previous books, Katz introduced us to the menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including Izzy, the border collie rescue. Affectionate and intuitive, Izzy is unlike any dog Katz has encountered, and the two undertake a journey Katz could not have imagined without the arrival of a new companion: a spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy named Lenore. As trained hospice volunteers visiting homes and nursing facilities, Katz and Izzy bring comfort to people who most need it. As Izzy bonds with patients and Katz focuses on their families, the author begins to come to terms with his own life, discovering dark realities he has never confronted. Meanwhile, Lenore--quickly dubbed the Hound of Love--arrives at Bedlam. Her genial personality and boundless capacity for affection steer Katz out of the shadows, rekindle his love of working with dogs, and restore his connection to the farm and the animals and people around him.--From publisher description.

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hospice dogs submitted by 21621031390949 on August 24, 2016, 1:23pm I love all Jon Katz's books about his dogs but I have a special place in my heart for this one. I, too, have been a dog handler, taking dogs to nursing homes and places of hospice. It's an incredible gift to be able to give to both the patient and their family.