The Dogs Who Came to Stay

by George Pitcher

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This is the true story of how two dogs entered the life of a retired US academic and bachelor - and changed everything. Pitcher poignantly describes the trust and love which develops between them, and how he found his life immeasurably improved.

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aseikonia 49 reviews

This is a lovely story about two Princeton professors who adopt a stray and one of her puppies and the subsequent adventures (they take both dogs to Europe on vacation!) It is also about kindness, compassion, and the many ways in which we can be redeemed by love and an open heart.

Jan 16, 2023

dvoratreis 468 reviews

A well written and absolutely lovely book.

May 22, 2024

LadyBlossom 178 reviews

A love story until the very last page. Beautiful.