Spring is finally in the air, and we enjoyed a lovely evening on Friday with this month’s book, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” by Garth Stein. (See my review under Reviews to the right.)
Most of us have pets and realize the tremendous impact they have on our lives. The book is in the dog’s point of view, and I found that quite refreshing. The dog’s name is Enzo, a Lab Terrier mix (although on my book is a picture of a Golden Retriever – a little confusing – but it might be a good Jeopardy question – “What type of dog was Enzo in ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain,’ a Golden? Wrong!”). Sorry, I digressed.
My Golden has cancer and will only be with us for a little while longer. He has been with us for 12 years, and he’s the first real pet we’ve had as a family. Our sweet golden has seen us through some good and bad times, and he’s always there for a hug or to curl up at your feet, our constant companion. I can only hope that our dog has the same fate as Enzo in the end.