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Sleeps with Dogs

Tales of a Pet Nanny at the End of Her Leash

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Go behind closed doors and discover the secret lives of some of the most devoted pet owners, whether they're serving their dogs filtered water or leaving Animal Planet on all day to keep their pets company. 

As a round-the-clock animal nanny, Lindsey Grant spent her nights with countless dogs, prepared custom meals for exotic birds, broke up brawls between animals and spouses alike, weathered end-of-life care for beloved companions, and catered to the often obscure needs of her charges—and the bizarre demands of their owners. She offers a hilarious inside look at the pet care industry and the lengths people will go to for their furry friends.

With a cast of unforgettable characters, from a toast-loving cockatiel to a gassy greyhound, Sleeps with Dogs is filled with tales of pets and those who love them.

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    • Library Journal

      November 15, 2014

      Striking out on her own after college, Grant, former program director for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), finds work in the high-demand field of pet sitting. Her memoir illustrates her deep compassion for the animals in her care, which are mostly as neurotic as their owners. The author specializes as a pet nanny, i.e., sleeping at the clients' homes and caring for their pets overnight. It sounds like an enviable job--staying in glamorous San Francisco Bay-area homes and taking pampered dogs for an occasional walk--but in reality everything that could possibly go wrong does in fact occur, and the money Grant earns is far less than a living wage. Her anecdotal entries will make readers alternately howl with laughter and groan in empathy as she struggles to pay her bills, deal with a lack of health care, and develop a social life. Grant's often hilarious account is thoughtful, empathetic, and articulate. VERDICT This enjoyable book should have wide appeal and is especially recommended for millennials, pet lovers, and entrepreneurs.--Susan Riley, Mamaroneck P.L., NY

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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