Helpful Score: 2
This book starts out very well, and Oogy's story really draws you right in. I am always astounded with an animal's capacity to love, even after experiencing what Oogy did.
That said, I must admit that by the middle of the book, I was shocked and even a bit upset with Oogy's owners, particularly with the author himself, as he appeared to be the worst offender. Just because a dog has been abused, it does not mean that the animal should never again receive any sort of discipline! Allowing an 85 pound dog to sleep on your dining room table, or even climb right up on there while you're eating is simply not acceptable. Allowing him to raid your cabinets and refrigerator, and shred your furniture is also unacceptable. I wanted to climb into the book to shake the owners and teach that poor dog some manners.
Additionally, I felt that the book could have been shorter. The author added a lot of information about his sons and their adoption process that I really wasn't all that interested in.
A great idea, an inspirational story, but a poor execution.
That said, I must admit that by the middle of the book, I was shocked and even a bit upset with Oogy's owners, particularly with the author himself, as he appeared to be the worst offender. Just because a dog has been abused, it does not mean that the animal should never again receive any sort of discipline! Allowing an 85 pound dog to sleep on your dining room table, or even climb right up on there while you're eating is simply not acceptable. Allowing him to raid your cabinets and refrigerator, and shred your furniture is also unacceptable. I wanted to climb into the book to shake the owners and teach that poor dog some manners.
Additionally, I felt that the book could have been shorter. The author added a lot of information about his sons and their adoption process that I really wasn't all that interested in.
A great idea, an inspirational story, but a poor execution.
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