All Dogs Go to Kevin

Everything Three Dogs Taught Me (That I Didn't Learn in Veterinary School)

By: Jessica Vogelsang

Narrated by: Jessica Vogelsang

All Dogs Go to Kevin is a humorous and touching memoir that will appeal to anyone who has ever loved an animal or lost hours in James Herriot's classic veterinary stories.

You can't always count on people, but you can always count on your dog. No one knows that better than veterinarian Jessica Vogelsang.

With the help of three dogs, Jessica is buoyed through adolescence, veterinary school, and the early years of motherhood. Taffy, the fearsome Lhasa; Emmett, the devil-may-care Golden; and Kekoa, the neurotic senior Labrador, are always by her side, educating her in empathy and understanding for all the oddballs and misfits who come through the vet clinic doors. Also beside her is Kevin, a human friend who lives with the joie de vivre most people only dream of having.

From the clueless canine who inadvertently reveals a boyfriend's wandering ways to the companion who sees through a new mother's smiling facade, Jessica's stories from the clinic and life show how her love for canines lifts her up and grounds her, too.

Above all, this book reminds us, with gentle humor and honesty, why we put up with the pee on the carpet, the chewed-up shoes, and the late-night trips to the vet: because the animals we love so much can, in fact, change our lives.

Critic reviews

"ALL DOGS GO TO KEVIN is a delightful, funny and heartwarming tale (tail?) of the many dogs that have come through author Jessica Vogelsang's life. It also has the added bonus that Vogelsang is a vet- so she knows stuff! I laughed and recognized myself and thought of the many, many dog people I will gift this book to. ALL DOGS GO TO KEVIN is a real treat (and not the slimy kind that your dog brings into your bed)."—Julie Klam, New York Times-bestselling author of You Had Me at Woof

"Dogs have a lot to teach us and a lot to tell us a lot about ourselves. Told with subtle, self-effacing humor, ALL DOGS GO TO KEVIN is one woman's journey of personal growth, as reflected in her personal and professional relationships with people and dogs, to an enriching understanding of the importance of love and nurture in our lives."—Larry Levin, New York Times-bestelling author of Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love

"Jessica Vogelsang is a warm and widely respected veterinarian, and in her funny and often poignant first book, her gifts are on full display. ALL DOGS GO TO KEVIN is a love letter to the canine species written by a true friend to animals."—Dr. Marty Becker, author of Your Dog: The Owner's Manual

Enjoyable journey

An enjoyable and emotional journey with author and reminder of why we love our pets.

Even more than the title implies

Would you listen to All Dogs Go to Kevin again? Why?

Yes. As a matter of fact i'm doing it now.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The author, Doctor V.

What does Jessica Vogelsang bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

You get an even better sense of "who she is" to use an overworked phrase.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Before you progress too far in life, read this book.

Any additional comments?

I think the subtitle should be changed. It is about what her three dogs taught her, but it so, so much more...the blossoming of a nerd into a veterinarian; a shy young girl into a wife, mother, and doctor; lessons about life from the animals and people she dealt with, etc.

This isn't about training dogs in any way

What did you love best about All Dogs Go to Kevin?

It captured my interest. Unexpectedly. There is a dog trainer whose business name is the same as this book title, so I thought it was about dog training. I soon learned this wasn't the case, but the story was intriguing and it was well written and well read.

What other book might you compare All Dogs Go to Kevin to and why?

I've not read another book like it.

Which character – as performed by Jessica Vogelsang – was your favorite?

She didn't play different characters, she read her own book, which was about her and her dogs. So I guess my favorite character would be Jessica.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the ending, but I don't want to ruin it for you.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves dogs. It was also interesting perspective because she is a veterinarian.

A fresh perspective on life, vet med, and animals

This is a wonderful story of one woman's journey through life, veterinary medicine and all the animals along the way. I enjoyed her detailed personal accounts during veterinary college. Most veterinarian authors tell nothing of their educational journey to becoming a DVM. I think it's awesome that Dr. Vogelsang chose to narrate her own book. That guarantees all listeners will know exactly how the context is meant to be expressed. I wish more authors did this. This is a fresh dose of " reality" in so many aspects of the word. I can't wait for her next book!

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Awesome... such a wonderful story! Thank you Dr V. For a great book! I absolutely loved this book and the how well she narrated it.