A hilarious memoir/lifestyle guide that shows readers the positive impact a dog can have in lifting our spirits, lightening our hearts, and shrinking our waistlines. Meet author Patti Lawson, a diet-obsessed, single lawyer who, mourning the demise of her latest relationship, indulges in as many brands of chocolate as she can find. Fate (and a fortuitous trip to PETsMART) brings rascally puppy Sadie into Patti's petless, pristine (if a bit sterile) life. Since that day life hasn't been the same for Patti or for Sadie.