An Anthology of Dog Love
The saying “Happiness is a warm puppy” only proves the countless ways that dogs have entered our lives, our homes, our hearts. These noble friends have accompanied us throughout time in our art, our music, and, of course, our stories. We’ve gathered these eight pieces to share the many meanings canines hold for us today.
Rick Bass
Fifteen Dogs
The heart of a dog is a powerhouse of an organ.
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram
I Was a Barking Dog
I was a thing once. A coyote routing the timber.
Julia Cariño
We Named Our Dogs After Liquor
You can replace an animal but not its nature.
Jennifer Chang
How to Live in an American Town
What do I love? I love the dog. I love an empty room.
Alma García
The Great Beyond
The little cabrón always insisted on curling up in my lap.
Stephen Kuusisto
Best Advice
Just shut up and follow your dog.
Rina Piccolo
Terms Only Dogs Know
Klutzmanna: food that falls from above.
Tobias Wolff
Say Yes and Her Dog
He worked fast for an old dog, legs a blur.
