As a dog lover, I was so excited to read this book. The story tracks three dogs in their journeys after losing their beloved owner. The author clearly understands dog behavior, and I loved how he described the different breeds spot on - from the goofy labradoodle to the intense Australian shepherd.

I was super worried about the dogs through much of the book, and I loved the portrayal of rescues - they are true heroes. I'd recommend this book to everyone who loves their dogs.

4.5 Stars

As a dog lover/owner for the last five decades, I gravitated towards this book. Also, the author is quite famous for his books involving dogs- many having been made into movies.

This book has a formula that grabs you by the heartstrings involving a romance, tragedy, and the dissolution of a happy pack of three dogs from their loving home. The author has a knack of getting inside the minds of dogs, where the reader gets the unique perspective of how dogs think and what's important to them: their "person", food/water, and their "pack". I found myself compulsively turning the pages in the hopes that by some miracle all would turn out well in the end and the people and dogs that loved each other so fiercely would be reunited. It was a charming, poignant, and satisfying read...and yes...I sincerely hope that it is made into a movie!

Thank you to the publisher Forge Books for providing an advance reader copy via NetGalley

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC. I have read a couple of the author’s books before and enjoyed them. He seems able to get inside a dog’s brain and translate what’s going on. In this story, three different breed dogs live with Liam, a commitment phobic man who lives with his unhappy girlfriend Sabrina. The pack is separated by a tragic accident and it is Riggs, the Australian shepherd who determines to get the pack (a Jack Russell and a very young labradoodle) together and find Liam. The author seems to capture the breed characteristics in their separate personalities. It’s the first book in a while that I read in one sitting!

I have always had a loving doggie in my family. I have seen the movie, “A Dog’s Purpose”. I know that author W. Bruce Cameron is a prolific and very popular author. But “My Three Dogs” is just way too saccharine for me.

The book is an easy and fast read and there are many charming scenes with the doggies. Riggs is a small Australian shepherd and the boss of the pack. Luna is loving, devoted to her owners, and is the smart dog. Archie is a labradoodle, need we say more? When their kind owner has a terrible accident, the doggies face a sad summer, as they go through a “Lassie Come Home” experience.

Any animal lover will adore this book. 5 stars to the author and Tor Publishing Group / Forge Books. Thanks to Net Galley for an advance digital review copy.

This is a different kind of love story, of a man who builds houses and a woman who has had several diverse occupations over the years. This begins with him bringing home yet another dog, and her needing a break, so she goes to stay at her sister’s house for what is intended to be a brief stay. Only…it doesn’t turn out that way, as there is an accident, and his brother is determined to keep her away from him. Permanently.

Meanwhile, the dogs are left in an animal shelter, at first temporarily, but the shelter can only keep them for so long. A little at a time each dog is ‘tried on’ by someone, some with a family with younger children, but the families seem to find fault in each of them over a relatively brief period of time. Over time, the dogs seem to take it upon themselves to leave, knowing they aren’t wanted, and wanting to return to their person - only he is no longer in the place they called home. Each of them attempts to find him, searching the places they used to go, and occasionally finding a human who offers them food.

Theirs is a long and winding journey, but ultimately one that is worthwhile when they find the place they can finally call home.


Pub Date: 29 Oct 2024


Many thanks for the ARC provided by Tor Publishing Group / Forge Books

W. Bruce Cameron has done it again, tugging at the heartstrings of dog lovers everywhere. Reading along while the 3 dogs lived through adventures both good and bad was an adventure in itself. There were several points that had me tearing up, as most of his books do. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Cameron never fails to write the perfect dog book and this one adds a bonus - a "love" story of how 3 dogs first tear a couple apart and then bring them back together. As always, Cameron adds a lot of tears in the book and even though these part are essential to the story - I cannot wait to get past them! Thanks for another GREAT dog story and for the advanced read!

I got an ARC of “My Three Dogs,” by W. Bruce Cameron and I have to say I didn’t want to put it down! The different personalities of the dogs had me hooked from the get go!The accident, the separation of the dogs from their people Liam and Sabrina, and their reactions about it pulled at my heartstrings! And if you have a rescue dog, like me, this story will pull at your heartstrings even more! Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC.

This story starts with Liam and Sabrina. There are also 3 dogs. And - there's Brad, Liam's brother who is quite simply, a jerk. Liam is involved in a car crash and Sabrina isn't allowed to visit and believes Liam is dead. The three dogs are taken to the shelter. And that's about half way through the book. I had to get up and do laundry, vacuum the house - I couldn't handle what was happening. My fear was that one of the dogs would be killed - because there are books like that.
You'll have to read this yourself to see what happens to the 2 humans (minus jerk Brad) and the 3 dogs but I'll tell ya - I was pretty upset as the turn of events wound its way through the book. I actually scanned a few pages - desperate to see what would happen.
This book is best read with some beer - maybe some calming tea.
Right now I've got to put some meds on my fingers where I've chewed the nails off.

I was curious and excited to read a novel like this, and it didn't disappoint. It's not usually my usual genre to read, but I am now a super fan of this niche. I had such a great time. I am a huge fan of animal characters and wanted to see how it works in realiatic fiction. Why was I crying in several moments of this novel? So good. 

This is a great way to intertwine the dogs personality, actions, their loyalty to their person with all the couple's emotions in the daily lives, the hardships, the ignorance and violence of others, the love of their family. It was very emotional and wonderful. 

I will definitely pick up a book like this again. Every pet lover will relate to and love this story. Made it a perfect beach day. 

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisger, for this e-arc.

My Three Dogs by W. Bruce Cameron is a wonderful, entertaining, and heartfelt novel that endears me to my four-legged, furry family members even the more.

I have always loved dogs, have had a best friend for 12 years now, and have enjoyed nooks by Mr. Cameron in the past, so I really wanted to read this one. The trilogy of A Dog’s Purpose brought many a tear…so so many…so I was almost afraid to tackle this one. I am glad I did. Yes, my eyes brimmed with tears a few times, but they dried up as quickly with reading through the personalities if the three dogs and their adventures (good and bad). Harrowing, sad, and heartwarming all rolled in together. And the Epilogue is just perfect.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Tor Publishing Group | Forge Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 10/29/24.

I really loved this book. It had me on an emotional rollercoaster. I adored the dogs and their personalities.. I can't wait to read more by W. Bruce Cameron!

WHAT AN ADVENTURE! 😭

3 dogs get separated from their owner due to a tragic accident. Then they all get separated from each other. This begins their adventure of finding their way back to each other.

There were some very heartbreaking parts of this story that will have you tearing up. These poor dogs go through it from encountering bad people to street life battling hunger and danger.

I really liked how each dog’s breed characteristics were on display. The Aussie dog, a herding breed, describes his need to herd things and it was so spot on. The Jack Russell’s personality was spot on too. And when the Labradoodle was described as loving anybody, SPOT ON. 😂 Just really great descriptions consistently of their behavior that were spot on for each breed.

There were also street dogs that play a role and we get some of their stories too. The epilogue was one of the BEST epilogues I have ever read - had me grinning from ear to ear.

I was so excited to get this book, because I LOVE this author and it did not disappoint.

Thank you to Netgalley and Tor Publishing Group for this free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.