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Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm
Dog Days Dispatches from Bedlam Farm
Author: Jon Katz
In Dog Days, Jon Katz, the squire of Bedlam Farm, allows us to live our dreams of leaving the city for the country, and shares the unpredictable adventure of farm life. The border collies, the sheep, the chickens, the cat, the ram, and one surprisingly sociable steer named Elvis all contribute to the hum (and occasional roar) of Bedlam. O...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812974355
ISBN-10: 0812974352
Publication Date: 9/23/2008
Pages: 304
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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LaurieS avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 504 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this book so very much and am going to search out his others. The author chronicles his life as a newish care-taker of various animals including dogs, donkeys, sheep and even two cows. His rural neighbors are friendly but I guess think he's a little odd what with his penchant for taking in useless animals such as donkeys but it seems he's winning at least a few of them over as one asks him to "buy" a cow that he just can't bring to slaughter. The book is filled with love and pain and life lessons learned the hard way. It makes me want to sell everything and start a little sanctuary of my own. If only I had the cash :)

What I found odd about the book was the fact that his wife seems to live a separate life in another home and is very rarely spoken about until the very end of the book. There is one point where he considers re-homing the wife's favorite dog and then he just does it without any mention of the wife's thoughts on the matter. I think I need to read the earlier books to figure out how this works for them because it seemed quite a strange situation.
thameslink avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 723 more book reviews
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Another wonderful dog-centered book from Jon Katz. For anyone who has read his other books, it is like settling down with old friends, and meeting some new ones along the way. Lovely read!
isitfriday avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 170 more book reviews
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I am a huge animal fan, i love dogs mostly. I am not a big fan of Jon Katz and his views of animals. many times in this book i found he was trying to justify things he did and said the same things over and over trying to make himself feel better about things he did to animals. Specifically Orson. I did not read 'A good dog' which is about him and his border collie Orson, who he has put down. You can tell in this book that he feels bad about that decision, as he brings it up a lot. I had a hard time reading about his views and feelings about his animals as they are not the same as my own. I would not read another book by this author. I did enjoy the pictures of the animals and the farm, that was the best part of the book!
cef424 avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 67 more book reviews
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Another great book by Jon Katz... my favorite part is about when the cows meet.. don't want to give away but I had tears in my eyes.
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buzzby avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 6062 more book reviews
Sequel book. Journalist leaves big city, buys farm in upstate New York (near Vermont border, northeast of Albany).
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A great story teller. And if you love dog stories it's a perfect match.
augieandlourock avatar reviewed Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm on + 117 more book reviews
i thought this book was okay.I didnt like how he called people who do sheep herding snobs.
I also didnt agree with how he treated his animals.If you really love your dog even if you have 4 you dont give one away to make it easier for you.Sometimes I wondered if he should be living on a farm at all.
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Jon Katz has a love of dogs that is so rare. He also understands that sometimes dogs choose you not the other way around. it is a very good book, suitable for all ages. I and my 12 year old grandgirl have enjoyed it.


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