Book Summary and Reviews of Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade

Book Summary

A burned-out veterinarian takes a much-needed beach vacation, where a charming surfer makes waves in her love life, and a unique foster pup renews her passion for her work.

Exhausted veterinarian Morgan Pearce is feeling overworked and under-thanked, so when two favorite clients ask her to watch their special needs senior dog in their Nantucket home, she jumps at the chance for a summer break. She hopes her time on the island will be a reset from the stress of her everyday life, but her chill vacation vibe takes a hit when she gets roped into fostering a challenging, anxious dog and helping plan the local rescue group's glittery annual fundraiser.

Her trip starts to feel more like a vacation when Morgan begins falling for Nathan Keating, an irresistible entrepreneur who thinks every problem can be solved on a surfboard. Just as the summer is shaping up to be the magical refresh she needs, thanks to a fling that feels like the beginning of something real and Hudson, the foster dog who reminds her how much she loves her job, a visit from her estranged brother and the discovery of who Nathan really is changes everything. Morgan finds herself at a crossroads, trying to determine if mistakes from the past must define the future, or if she should forgive, forget, and grab hold of a chance to finally rescue herself.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. Do you think Morgan is in denial about her mental state at the beginning of the book? Why or why not? What subtle signs did you pick up on that signified her need for support?
2. Had you heard of veterinary compassion fatigue prior to reading Dog Friendly? Did reading the book give you new insights into what veterinarians face?
3. One of Morgan's secrets was that she'd never fostered before. Have you ever tried fostering a dog or cat? What was your experience like?
4. How did Hudson play a role in Morgan's recovery? Do you think her time on Nantucket would've been different if he wasn't with her?
5. Initially Morgan agreed to surf with Nathan just to get closer to him, even though she had to conquer some fears to do so...