Two damaged creatures, a man who has been shunned by his village, and a one-eyed dog, accidentally find each other and form a lasting relationship that transforms their lives as they travel the Irish countryside.

Blending groundbreaking research with uplifting real-life tales, this feel-good book explores the benefits our canine companions can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being, often without our realizing it.

Struggling with an unhinged boss, a girlfriend who wants someone better and an apartment that should be condemned, Jonathan agrees to look after his brother's dogs, who become his companions during perspective-changing daily walks to visit an alluring vet.