“Many dogs can understand almost every word humans say, while humans seldom learn to recognize more than half a dozen barks, if that. And barks are only a small part of the dog language. A wagging tail can mean so many things. Humans know that it means a dog is pleased, but not what a dog is saying about his pleasedness.”
Written by Dodie Smith, this book tells the story of a family of dogs who become parents to a litter of 102 puppies. The puppies are stolen by the notorious Cruella de Vil, who plans to use their fur for a coat. The story follows the dogs' quest to rescue their puppies and bring them back home. more
Dodie Smith was an English novelist, best known for her children's literature, particularly the Winnie-the-Pooh series, which has become a global classic. Born on May 3, 1896, in London, she passed away on November 24, 1990. more
“It's not that I'm afraid to die, but I'm terribly, terribly afraid not to live.”
“My dogs have been the reason I have woken up every single day of my life with a smile on my face.”