As our world changes and our lives get more complicated, the one thing every family can count on is a friendly welcome home and a warm snuggle with furry friends. Follow the Walsh family as they lead you through the incredible and inspirational (and sometimes sad) tales of their favorite family relatives. Curl up with these engaging stories of miracles, joy, and life’s struggles, as Bob, Samantha, and Kevin Walsh share their truly amazing journey. Whether it’s the Walshes or your own family, you know the family dog is part of your life, a constant and true friend who stays with you—no matter how many years and miles you have traveled. You can always follow the dog home. If you love dogs, or if you like people who love dogs, you will love this deeply human chronicle of a family and its dogs. --Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People I often say "There's only one greatest pet in the world and every family has that pet." What I love about this unique book is the detailed story of "17 greatest pets" woven through three generations of a family that loves pets like family. Woven over almost three quarters of a century the constant drumbeats of this book are the value that pets bring families in making us feel good and being good for us and how dogs are connection catalysts. In this increasingly high tech world where families are often far flung, nothing helps young and old to bond quite like the love of dogs. --Dr. Marty Becker - "America's Veterinarian," author of 20 books and anchor of Vetstreet.com We have this wonderful spiritual and emotional connection to our dogs these days, they are treasured members of our families. Our dogs teach us something every day, something that reaches everyone in the family and endures for generations. This wonderful book by the Walshes shows that home, indeed, is where the dog is. Snuggle up on the couch with your dog by your side and have a happy read of this great family story. --David Frei, author of Angel On A Leash and the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club and the National Dog Show I often say "There's only one greatest pet in the world and every family has that pet." What I love about this unique book is the detailed story of "17 greatest pets" woven through three generations of a family that loves pets like family. Woven over almost three quarters of a century the constant drumbeats of this book are the value that pets bring families in making us feel good and being good for us and how dogs are connection catalysts. In this increasingly high tech world where families are often far flung, nothing helps young and old to bond quite like the love of dogs. --Dr. Marty Becker - "America's Veterinarian," author of 20 books and anchor of Vetstreet.com We have this wonderful spiritual and emotional connection to our dogs these days, they are treasured members of our families. Our dogs teach us something every day, something that reaches everyone in the family and endures for generations. This wonderful book by the Walshes shows that home, indeed, is where the dog is. Snuggle up on the couch with your dog by your side and have a happy read of this great family story. --David Frei, author of Angel On A Leash and the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club and the National Dog Show Kevin Walsh lives in Wellesley, Mass., with his wife, Jean, and daughters Samantha and Amanda. He is a seasoned sports and news broadcaster with Comcast SportsNet New England and New England Cable News. Kevin's first book, The Marrow in Me , details his courageous journey as a bone marrow donor. Bob Walsh lives in Ledyard, Conn., with his wife, Mary McGrattan. He retired from a forty-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and now spends his days fishing, designing fly rods, feeding the homeless, and traveling. Regularly by Bob s side is his ever-faithful dog, Annie the Corgi. Samantha Walsh is the ten-year-old daughter of Kevin and granddaughter of Bob. Her favorite activities include taking care of her family s German Shepherd, Beverly, and dancing in ballet performances. She hopes to one day become a veterinarian.