The Dogs & Boys Then Things I Have Lamented About

By: Felix Kooch

Renowned for her heartwarming dog rescue stories-comes a charming memoir about a young woman's journey to find love in New York City, and the dogs who helped her along the way.

A Jersey girl at heart, Isabel Klee always dreamed of living in the big city. At 20, she made that dream a reality, leaving behind her college life upstate to attend Marymount Manhattan and settling into a tiny basement apartment on the Upper East Side. A lifelong dog lover, her first job after college was managing content for the hugely popular account The Dogist, which sparked a new passion: a career dedicated to helping dogs.

As her career grew, she used her platform to spotlight rescue dogs in need of forever homes. But it wasn't just about the dogs-she found herself navigating the ups and downs of friendship, love, heartbreak, and wild New York nights. In candid, heartfelt chapters, she reflects on her quest for connection and belonging, with all the highs and lows that come with finding love in your twenties.

But her truest love was Simon, a fluffy puppy rescued from the meat trade. Amidst the chaos of life in the city, it was Simon who kept her grounded, offering both unconditional love and a sense of purpose. Together, they built a vibrant community of dog lovers, fellow rescue advocates, and twenty-somethings just trying to survive the rollercoaster of life.

In this touching and humorous memoir, Isabel shares stories of her foster dogs-each one with its own struggles and triumphs-interwoven with tales of bad dates, difficult choices, and the search for love in New York. Ultimately, it's a story of healing, not just for the dogs, but for Isabel herself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXW17JBL
• ISBN13: 9798271452758
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 45 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"