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Summary: A "must own" for animal lovers
Review: With four Siberians as part of my family how could I not buy this book! Also, as a long-time member of a the Siberian Husky e-mail list where the author has been posting his stories about his foster dog,Taz, and the other animals in his household, I was already a fan of the Taz Adventures but it was wonderful to have so many of the stories put together in a handsome book. I've been reading the book the last few nights, unable to put the book down until I could no longer keep my eyes open. Even though I have read many of the originals on Sibernet they are stories one can read and reread, sometimes ROTFL (e-mail talk for "rolling on the floor laughing"), sometimes in tears. Siberian owners will identify with the tribulations of Scott and his long-time friend, Robbi, as Taz constantly finds new ways to surprise them. Sometimes the surprises are pleasant, often they are a strong jolt to the heart -- as in heart-attack inducing events. Siberians are not for the faint-hearted. Taz, who was left at the pound as an owner-turn-in came only with one piece of information about his past: his name. That should have been a clue as "Taz" is short for Tasmanian Devil. But the scruffy, red-and-white, young dog with the piercing blue eyes sitting so quietly in the corner of his cage seemed so promising as a foster. Alas, from the moment Taz set paw in the rambling old Victorian that Scott and Robbi's call home, he proceeded to live up to his name -- in spades. Like most Siberians Taz is intelligent,inventive and has endless energy to carry out his mayhem. Other characters in the stories include several cats, among them, Chessie, who is not cowed one bit by Taz (who considers all cats lunch), Megan, the Velcro Aussie Shepherd, Ninja, the chow mix who regularly takes on Taz and usually makes a trip to the vet afterward; the other foster Siberians: Missy, sweet, vacant, brain-damaged by a bout with Parvo; Travis, the big, dumb, good 'ol boy, Elvis, of the dark sideburns, and others. The cast is constantly changing among the huskies except for Taz. Taz goes to promising permanent homes; Taz comes back. This is repeated. And repeated. Will Taz ever find his "forever" home? Read the book to find out. Ultimately the stories teach us lessons about life and about the unique relationship between animals and humans. This is a book that will appeal to anyone who loves animals.
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