Paws and Reflect: A Special Bond Between Man and Dog

“Paws and Reflect is an eloquent, moving testament that this unconditional love has helped form a great emotional and spiritual connection between dogs and their humans that just simply makes our lives healthier and more complete.”—David Frei, co-host of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, USA Network

“Anyone—gay, straight, bi, transsexual, asexual—who has a dog will appreciate these stories of love, trust, caring and commitment.”—The Bark magazine

Paws and Reflectexplores and celebrates the special and powerful bond between gay man and dog through twenty-five stories of personal experiences in this well-crafted collection. Touching, powerful, and often humorous, this is a must-read for all dog lovers.

The book includes interviews with Edward Albee, Jonathan Caouette, Ron Nyswaner, Charles Busch, and contributions from Jay Quinn, Hal Campbell, and others.

A new, eight-page black and white photo insert is included with this paperback edition.

Neil Plakcy is the author of gay detective novels Mahu and Mahu Surfer, and his fiction has appeared in many publications. Neil is owned by a Golden Retriever named Sam with whom he lives, along with his partner Marc, in Hollywood, Florida.

Sharon Sakson is a writer and producer with NBC News, and the author of Brussels Griffons: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual.