Eric was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts, and the onset of type 2 diabetes due to his weight, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together, forming a bond of unconditional love that forever changed their lives. Over the next year, just by going on walks, playing together, and eating plant-based foods, Eric lost 150 pounds, and Peety lost 25. As a result, Eric reversed his diabetes, got off all medication, and became happy and healthy for the first time in his life-eventually reconnecting with and marrying his high school sweetheart.

So ok .... I didn't think this book was so much about "walking with Peety" as about his journey into a whole plant diet.

The first couple chapters you are introduced to Peety then after that the chapters might start with a paragraph or two with Peety but then he is rarely mentioned until the last paragraph or two. There are maybe 2 chapters toward the end where sadly Peety passes away that he becomes the focus of the story again. So the book as a whole left me disappointed with a 2.5 star rating that I bumped to 3 we'll just because Peety was a dog and I love dogs.. cats... well most animals.

Subjects Health & Fitness, Diet & Nutrition , Weight Loss,
Body, Mind & Spirit, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Essays & Narratives, Pets

In this book there are lots of good tips on becoming vegan, the benefits and perks. The rescue dog Peety leads the overweight author Earl on a trip to change his diet, lose weight, exercise more, and eventually find love and long-term companionship.

An interesting journey with a loveable pet.

I was already familiar with Eric and Peety's success story from the video and Eric's podcast so I didn't know if I would learn more from the book but I did indeed. It is quite motivational to read about Eric's transition from an obese man who planned his life to ensure minimal steps and eat large volumes of the poorest quality food to a lean fit marathon runner who shopped at farmer's markets and became a gourmet vegan chef. The role Peety played in the transformation is also part of the message as he was the one who got Eric out on his first walk and the one who played the role of faithful companion like only man's best friend could. I did feel that the dating/sleep-over stories didn't really add to the overall message. The story was well written and the value of a active life coupled with a plant based diet was well taught without a lecture. I would recommend this book to any adult struggling with weight issues and the isolation that often accompanies obesity.

I received this book "Walking with Peety: The Dog Who Saved My Life" from Netgalley for my honest review.

I'm sorry I cannot give this book a 5 (although I will) - it deserves a 10! What can I say about this book? Wow! Unbelievable Great! Didn't want it to end? Could not put it down! I've read a lot of dog books - pet books but this is the best one so far. The story is about Eric who was overweight - like over 300 lbs and ready to give up. Eric found his way by adopting Peety (Raider). Eric and Peety lost weight together and really they rescued each other! I really like the way the story was written. I enjoyed hearing about the plant based diet also. Good Job! I would love to have the book in my collection as I have read this on the kindle. Very inspirational book.

Eric O'Grey was obese and heading into a downward spiral of diabetes,joint pain, depression and other medical ailments brought on by his weight. His doctor told him to buy a funeral plot because at the rate he was going, he would soon kill himself without adopting a healthier lifestyle. Eric O'Grey finally has a realization that the doctor is right and turns to a nutritionist to help him take steps towards getting healthy. His nutritionist tells him to do 2 things: adopt a plant-based diet and adopt a shelter dog to encourage him to get out and get moving.

With some trepidation, Eric adopts Petty, an overweight middle aged dog he feels he can relate to. Between the healthier diet and walking 30 minutes 2x a day with Peety, Eric starts to lose the weight, feel better physically and mentally and develops a bond with Peety. He discovers that he can do more than he thought now that the weight is not bogging him down and undertakes renovating his condo, travelling with Peety, joining a running club and more.

Eric is an inspirational individual who can really attest to the difference a dog can make in your life (as a proud rescue dog owner, I wholeheartedly agree). While I am not ready to adopt a full plant-based diet, it did change my thinking about veganism, as I usually (and I admit, wrongly,) associated it with the hippie dippy type and it's clearly a legitimate lifestyle that can certainly be followed by anyone.

I loved that Eric found another rescue dog after Peety passed on and I don't want to completely spoil the ending, but I really enjoyed Eric's happy ending in the Afterword.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC copy of this book.

This is truly a delightful and informative book. I particularly liked the degree the writer made in giving very good insight to all the food/spices he had purchased, it certainly was thought provoking. Peety's life was also enriched by his owner in giving him a great adventure. It was heart wrenching having to read Peety's ending and how it affected his owner, very emotional and it's one of those books that have enriched my life having gone through the same feelings as the writer coming to terms with the death of a beloved family member.

Eric O'Grey was a well educated, depressed, obese, type 2 diabetic. By his own admission, he was becoming withdrawn, and finding it easier to purchase things on-line, than go out in public...searching for them.

Eric is informed in his current state, he may only have 5 years to live. He changes doctors, and changes his perspective when he is told he needs a plant based diet and to adopt a shelter dog. Eric, not having owned a dog before, contacts a shelter and ends up adopting Raider, a border collie Australian Shepherd mix, changing his name to Peety.

Over the course of the first year, we see how drastically Eric and Peety change. Both bond, consume a plant based diet and loose weight together, becoming more social in the process.

"WALKING WITH PEETY" is an inspirational relationship book. It is centered on the bonding of a man, and his dog. It is of those heartwarming stories where you learn how one... rescues the other.

Wow! The story of Eric and his relationship with his dog Peety was wonderful. The writing has a touch of humor that I liked, and the ideas of exercise and diet made me think. I like the idea of a rainbow diet, and kept that in mind when I went shopping. Such a sweet story about Peety too, and made me think about getting a dog someday. Like the idea of having someone to go walking with, and the companionship. The only thing that would have been better was to include a few recipes. Otherwise, a must read book. Highly recommend this book and author.

I sat and read this entire book cover to cover in two sittings. I'm still somewhat conflicted. It was uplifting and also really sad. It really is well written and inspirational (especially for a ghostwritten book). The author went from morbidly obese to active and changed his diet and outlook after (he says because of) adopting an overweight adult shelter dog, Peety. There are a number of Bible quotes and references to God, but I didn't find them extreme or particularly preachy. (Honestly, I got more of a 12 step type vibe than a religious vibe from the quotes and descriptions of religious themes in the book).

The author, Eric, also had a lifetime of weight problems and a tough childhood in a neglectful home. He served in the armed services, got through college and grad school (law) as a non-traditional older student and then lost his license due to a drugs conviction. Restarting and building his life up again after making a move to the west coast, he felt isolated and depressed, and his weight ballooned again causing him to feel more isolated and depressed.

After adopting Peety, he really starts making positive changes in his diet and lifestyle for both himself and the dog. It was really heartbreaking reading about his experiences as an obese man. He talks about feeling invisible, disgusting, etc. He talks about his joint pain and psoriasis. It was so sad and disheartening to read about his depression and negative self image.

I also never knew that dogs were not obligate carnivores. The first time I read that Eric had put Peety on a vegan diet I was shaking my head and saying no, No, NO! In this case however, I must confess that I was (maybe somewhat) wrong. Apparently dogs are omnivorous and, with care and careful management, can live on a meatless plant based diet. I never knew.

Anyhow, the book ends on a very positive note and includes an afterword resource section with website links and information for further reading.

I did enjoy reading this book and feel richer for having read it.

Three and a half stars (even though I cried)

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.

Eric was miserable and unhealthy at over 300 pounds. Diets hadn’t worked, and the night before he was scheduled for gastric bypass, he decided that a surgical solution was not for him. His doctor put him on a plant-based diet and recommended that he adopt a dog from the local humane society as an exercise buddy. That is when he met Peety, an overweight, unhappy middle-age dog. Together they got healthy-- Eric lost over 200 pounds and became a runner; Peety, also now an energetic vegan, was instrumental in helping Eric change his life.

What an inspiring fun read. I loved hearing his story. Very well done. Something for everyone, health and dogs! Whats not to love.