Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
by Larry Levin
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 214 pages.
About Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
In the bestselling tradition of Rescuing Sprite comes the story of a puppy brought back from the brink of death, and the family he adopted. In 2002, Larry Levin and his twin sons, Dan and Noah, took their terminally ill cat to the Ardmore Animal Hospital outside Philadelphia to have the beloved pet put to sleep. What would begin as a terrible day suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen--one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue--ran up to them and captured their hearts. The dog had been used as bait for fighting dogs when he was just a few months old. He had been thrown in a cage and left to die until the police rescued him and the staff at Ardmore Animal Hospital saved his life. The Levins, whose sons are themselves adopted, were unable to resist Oogy's charms, and decided to take him home. Heartwarming and redemptive, Oogy is the story of the people who were determined to rescue this dog against all odds, and of the family who took him home, named him "Oogy" (an affectionate derivative of ugly), and made him one of their own.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Larry Levin |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 214 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,273 |
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What genre is Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love?
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love?
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love has 214 pages.
Who wrote Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love?
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love was written by Larry Levin. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love?
The ISBN-13 for Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love is 9780446546320.0.
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