It seemed Ponchitta Pierce had everything–an apartment in midtown Manhattan, a television show, editorial assignments for a wide variety of U.S. magazines, and a significant relationship. But despite her full life, something was missing.

One day, while walking down Lexington Avenue, she did an about-turn when she saw a buff Cocker Spaniel with liquid brown eyes, gazing at her through the window of a pet store. That was it. She was missing puppy love!

In this heartfelt story of the love between a sly, clever dog and a very busy journalist, Ponchitta includes important, well-researched advice on raising a dog tackling everything from training, feeding and looking after a puppy to handling medical situations insurance, aging, and, ultimately the grieving process.