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Tales from a Dog Catcher

Tales from a Dog CatcherAuthor: Lisa Duffy-Korpics
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Category: Book

List Price: $16.95
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 706372

Media: Paperback
Edition: First
Pages: 264
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.8

ISBN: 1599214989
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7
EAN: 9781599214986
ASIN: 1599214989

Publication Date: April 1, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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  • Condition: New
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Product Description
Tales from a Dog Catcher is based on the author’s experiences in a smallish city in the northern suburbs of NYC. Reminiscent of both All Creatures Great and Small and Marley & Me, it offers the stories of everyday people who, whether by accident or design, come into contact with the sad, funny, and often profound world of an animal control officer.



Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars This book deserves to be saved!   May 5, 2009
Dr Cathy Goodwin (Seattle, WA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

A wonderful book that, alas, will probably be as lost and forgotten as some of the stray animals Lisa rounds up.

This book is far better written (and infinitely more entertaining) than some books I've reviewed from major New York publishers. Lisa knows how to tell a story. Each chapter shares an episode from her four years as an Animal Control Officer, working her way through college in a small town on the Hudson. Having visited friends in Peekskill any years ago, I found myself remembering the cold winters and hilly town. I even wondered if Lisa worked in Peekskill, disguising the name.

Lisa shares the good, the bad and the evil. Sometimes she gets to save an animal's life. Sometimes she gets in bizarre situations (like the woman who thought "feed and water the kittens" meant "throw water on them"). And she meets people who are so evil it's breathtaking.

Even the upbeat ending fit the story. Lisa's a natural. She describes filling in as a school crossing guard, having the kids skip across the street. She's a natural with kids and she must be a pretty amazing person.

I just wish someone could rescue this book from obscurity and put it front and center at all the bookstores.



5 out of 5 stars Tales from a Dog Catcher   May 16, 2009
Marie Fasulo
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This book captured my heart from the first page! Each story was unique and charged with such a variety of emotions that I found myself crying one minute and laughing out loud the next. The reader not only gets a first hand account of the author's fascinating life as an animal control officer but a look into her heart and soul as well. This wonderful book is a must read for all ages and should be on the recommended reading list for all schools.


5 out of 5 stars Tales from a Dog Catcher   April 11, 2009
J. Marrinan (Hyde Park, NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Lisa Duffy-Korpics has written a wonderful book. Twenty-two short stories that chronicle the author's time as a animal control officer in a small city draws you in! Very touching, funny and endearing! I love the book!


5 out of 5 stars Great mix   April 2, 2009
T. Schulz
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This book is a great mix of inspiration, humor, and animal antics. It has universal appeal and is an easy read for all audiences.


5 out of 5 stars Lovely book!   June 25, 2009
Nina C. Killham
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful book. I had a hard time putting it down. I was laughing and tearing up, sometimes at the same time! I didn't want it to end...

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