Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love

I love dog books. This book was written by a friend of mine (full disclosure) and I was eager to download it. The story is wonderful--Oogy is a remarkable dog, and the family that adopts him is special as well. The author tells the whole story very well, but the narrator bothered me the whole book long. His voice was just wrong for me. That may not be so for others, so please don't let that stop you from listening to a heart-warming dog tale.

This is a sweet story full of antropomorphisms but if you're a dog lover you probably won't care about that, I didn't! I listened to this book in two sessions. I like Joe Barrett's voice it is kind and gentle and I felt fitted the story well.

Yes, I think there were lesson in the story we could all learn.

Oogy, because he had so much love to share

Larry Levin-because it is nice to see a soft side of a man

If you are a pet lover or just like a story where an underdog comes out on top in spite of hardship, try this book. I'm blessed to have been introduced to Oogy!

Undoubted Oogy is a great dog, amazing even, to have endured all those. Kudos too to Levin, to have poured in unconditional love to care for this damaged (yet unbroken) dog. However, there's just no story in the book, it fell dead flat starting from the first page until the end. It fails to live up to the promising premise of the book (a damaged yet unbroken love, unconditional love only a family can bestow). It failed to put a smile on my face, to pull my heartstrings that I have hoped for from time to time. Ironically, the only part of the book that has bit of emotion in it was on the story about the kids adoption; which is not the center of the book and definitely not the reason I picked up this book. Just a disappointing book, doesn't really live up to the spirit and love of Levin to Oogy (or even of Oogy to Levin).

As a lover of animals and dog rescuer, I found Oogy's story uplifting. I enjoyed listening to it. The fact that it is not an over-emotional tear-jerker was a definite plus, since I listen to Audio Books as I sew and iron.

Oogy's story of going from an abused dog to a treasured family member. I'm hoping that there will be another book about Oogy as he moves on into his next "career", and I live that just as I was thinking that would be a great thing for Oogy, sure enough, that is going to be his next move!

This is a great story, of that love that is forever. A love without reservations, and no limits. If you are a dog lover, you will be touched by this one.

Yes! It was a really great story!One that makes you want to run out and rescue/help as many animals as you can, or just go home and grab yours up - squeeze and smother them with Kisses!!!!

When they took the cat to have her put to sleep, and found Oogy on the way out!!

I almost cried several times.

I thought this was a really great listen!
It seemed to be as much/more about the family that loved him as it was about Oogy! I still came away feeling like I new Oogy.

I LIKE A GOOD DOG STORY, I JUST DON'T NEED TO HEAR IT AGAIN.

NO

ITS NOT A BAD BOOK OR STORY. I JUST DON'T NEED TO HEAR IT AGAIN. IF I LOVE A STORY, I WILL LISTEN MANY TIMES.

I highly recommend Oogy for its insights into dog fighting and the ramifications, as well as its sweetness of a one loving family.

There is no comparison. Oogy stands alone. I have never read a book so informative but filled with unconditional love.

There were many amazing scenes I enjoyed but one of the most memorable is after being the detailed description of the bond the owner and Oogy shared was something I could identify with. Visualizing them stretching out on the couch enjoying their time together was something I could relate to. As he stands to go into the kitchen so does Oogy, so would my lab. The great length in which they go to give you such vivid details in the life of Oogy made me feel as if I was right there.

The same one you already have. Oogy, the dog only a family could love.