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Dog Gone, Back Soon
Dog Gone, Back Soon
Dog Gone, Back Soon
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Dog Gone, Back Soon

Written by Nick Trout

Narrated by Peter Berkrot

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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When Dr. Cyrus Mills returned home after inheriting his estranged father's veterinary practice, the last thing he wanted was to stay in Eden Falls, Vermont. However, the previously reclusive veterinarian pathologist quickly found that he actually enjoyed treating animals and getting to know the eccentric residents of the tiny provincial town-especially an alluring waitress named Amy.


So Cyrus is now determined to make Bedside Manor thrive. Not an easy goal, given that Healthy Paws, the national veterinary chain across town, will stop at nothing to crush its mom-and-pop competitor. To top it off, Cyrus finds himself both the guardian of a very unique orphaned dog and smack in the middle of serious small-town drama.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 9, 2014
ISBN9781494573584
Dog Gone, Back Soon
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Nick Trout

Dr. Nick Trout works full-time as a staff surgeon at the prestigious Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. He is the author of five previous books, including the New York Times bestseller Tell Me Where It Hurts, and his writing has been translated into sixteen different languages. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Kathy; their daughter, Emily; their adopted labradoodle, Thai; and Emily’s service dog, a black Labrador named Bella.

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I preferred the first in the series. It seemed like this one was trying ty be"edgier" but that's what I liked about the first one that out was a great story without cussing or sex. Not that this one was terrible but it was not needed.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Kind of slow going, and the lack of communication between the characters at times was annoying.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I read this book without reading the first one in the series and felt I didn't miss anything. Trout brings the reader up to speed on Dr. Mills' situation in bits and pieces without slowing the pace of the story.Charming is the perfect word to sum up the novel. The small town setting is charming and so is the romance. I mean, how can you not smile when you hear the name "The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals"?The author is a veterinarian so you know he'll get the medical details of the patients right. This would be a great summer vacation read for someone who likes animals.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Last week, Cyrus Mills, veterinary pathologist, came home after the death of his long-estranged father, expecting to wrap up the business of his dad's veterinary clinic, Bedside Manor for Sick Animals, and return to his own life. Instead, he stayed to take over the practice.

    This week, he's discovering what he got himself into.

    His new girlfriend, Amy, is acting strange and apparently spending time with a drop-dead handsome guy who seems to have some connection to her past. Money is a major issue for many of his clients, challenging his ability to make diagnoses without running all the tests he thinks are best. A house call for an overweight cat turns out to be a teenager's attempt to set him up with her mother.

    And Healthy Paws, the national veterinary hospital chain with a clinic in the next town over, sees an opportunity to put him out of business.

    Cyrus is a nice guy who has spent the last fifteen years protecting himself from emotional hurt, who is finding out he needs to open up just to function in Eden Falls, VT. His essential decency is what sucked him in to keeping his father's veterinary practice open in the first place, and it is now the cause of both most of his problems, and most of his victories.

    A very enjoyable light read. Recommended.

    I received a free electronic galley of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Better the second time around. Cyrus is getting his feet under him and the town is adjusting to him. Looks hopeful.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    It's been a long time since I laughed out loud while reading a book, but this one found me doing just that many, many times! I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, thinking it was just an average run of the mill cozy book set in a vet's office, but the writing skills of the author definitely kicked it up a notch. Humor in writing is so hard to get right. I read this book so quickly because I couldn't wait to figure out the answers to all the little mysteries written within the pages. A very fun book, loved it!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Unlike many modern novels which try too hard for atmosphere, this book offers refreshing location descriptions where it's easy to feel the character's reactions, actions and mood.There's a lot of fun humor in the first half - Chapter 5 with Charlie Brown is a classic for my Curly Austin - but it can't hold up the rest of the faltering and unconvincing Amy(on and on and on)/Guy(caricature)/Italian guy plot.Cyrus' deception to Dr. Honey was unexpected and unwelcome, as was his not even giving a cursoryexam to people who may not have been able to afford care and so came to his office.It was also very sad that he did not keep Stash and find another good companion for Mavis.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this audio book even though the narrator's voice was hard to hear quite often. I have already requested another of Trout's audio books to listen to while driving.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Cute and light read. Was a good book with a decent story
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Cyrus Mills joins his father's vet practice, returning to the small town of his childhood. This was a fun read, containing some very interesting veterinary cases, small town life and some romantic misadventures. I really enjoyed it, although his romance was a bit predictable and contrived.

    I received it free from netgalley.com.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Thank you to Net Galley and Hyperion for an Pre-Approved ARC for an unbiased review!

    Dr. Cyrus Mills is a pathologist, working with the dead and proving the reasons for their demise. He enjoys his job, and enjoys the time it lets him look into bizarre and rare pathogens. Unfortunately, his life changes drastically when his estranged father passes away and leaves Cyrus with his Veterinarian practice, The Bedside Manor. Quickly Cyrus is caught up in small town drama, a rival practice in the county next door who wants to do away with Bedside Manor, and meets Mrs. Right who is harbouring a secret.
    Cyrus must overcome the obstacles that are a panther named Henry with a nose lesion, Gilligan the insane border collie with seizures, and Ermintrude the cow with a serious debilitating disease that she seems to be passing on to her human caregiver. Cyrus has different difficulties assessing each patient and discovering the proper diagnosis. On top of all this, Healthy Paws is trying to shut down Bedside Manor and steal their patients. Can Cyrus prove that he can diagnose his patients without the unnecessary procedures that Healthy Paws uses to line their pockets? Can good old fashioned veterinarian practice overcome the monster modern veterinarian practice with all its technological toys?
    Nick Trout develops a decent story about one man’s experience moving from a quiet introvert whose patients never talked back, to a man who takes charge of situations and maneuvers through social situations on a daily basis. The author also ties in the age old question of: are mom and pop veterinarian practices doomed? Can they compete with the modern practices with fancy machinery and business minded purpose?
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is a light-hearted romp with just enough conflict and drama to avoid becoming syrupy. Best of all, no dead dogs! I look forward to reading more by this author.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    DOG GONE, BACK SOON by Nick TroutIf you like animals and are in need of a good laugh or two, DOG GONE, BACK SOON is just the book for you. The plot has enough twists to keep you guessing. The characters are likeable and clearly drawn. The animals, especially Stash, are quirky and entertaining.My one quibble is that I occasionally had to read the dialogue a second time and pay careful attention or I would not know who was speaking – and it makes a difference! A few identifying comments would have been helpful.The romance is of the hand holding, peck on the cheek variety so those who prefer to avoid hot and heavy sex need not fear nor is there any foul language. The supporting characters – both human and four legged – are engaging and amusing.Altogether an enjoyable read for a lazy summer afternoon or in front of a blazing fireplace.4 of 5 stars
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Dog Gone, Back Soon is the story of Cyrus Cobb, a veterinary pathologist who inherits the practice of his late, estranged, father. Cyrus moves to Vermont (where he grew up), and finds that his father's veterinary clinic is in serious financial trouble and is in competition with a national chain of clinics with all of the latest advances in veterinary medicine.Cyrus finds himself strongly attracted to Amy, a waitress who seems to be interested in him, but who also seems to be avoiding him. At the same time, a grateful patient has fixed Cyrus up with Dr. Winn Honey, one of the vets at the competing clinic - although she does not know he is Cyrus Cobb, but thinks he is a movie reviewer.Of course, a story about a vet wouldn't be much of a story if it didn't have various and sundry animals suffering from various and sundry ailments - an obscenely fat cat (that belongs to Dr. Honey), a dog who has eaten a pan of brownies laced with Alice B. Toklas' favorite ingredient, a service dog with no one to serve, a stuffed dog that lost its tail, a cow that appears to have "Mad Cow" disease, and a dog who noshes on lead-based paint.It is clear from the detailed discussions of animal diseases and disorders that Nick Trout is, himself, a veterinarian, and one learns a lot about vets and how they do their work in the course of this book.If there is anything wrong with the book it is that it seems to start too abruptly, as if one is reading a sequel to another book (perhaps it is a sequel - Dr. Trout has written several books) - one gets the feeling that one is playing catch-up in some places. Also, the book ends in an almost trite, contrived way. Nevertheless, it is an entertaining book - humorous, engaging, and a light read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Dr. Cyrus Mills takes over his father’s small town veterinary practice in Eden Falls, Vermont. The eccentric residents, waitress with the hots for him and a big veterinarian practice that is out to crush him keeps him busy in many ways.This is a light-hearted and fun read about a small town veterinarian and a host of characters. I enjoyed how Dr. Mill sets into situations that he has no control of and the various animal ailments he deals with. It is nice to read a decent story that about humans and animals without violence and murder; some deceit but all in fun!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is a cute and fun read that has light romance and mild intrigue. I have not read the author's previous book in this series, The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs, but I was still able to follow and enjoy this book. A young vet returns to his hometown to take over his deceased father's practice and finds himself in a turf battle with the neighboring town big box veterinary practice. (A classic struggle of little guy against big guy.) This story line is perhaps a bit overdone, but his interesting and unique patients and their owners add delightful touches. The young woman who catches his eye is also a bit of a mystery and gives a much needed twist to the story. Altogether it is a pleasant read and will be a delight for animal lovers.I appreciate the opportunity to read this title, and for that, I thank NetGalley and the publisher.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This installment picks up several day after The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs. Dr. Cyrus Mills has sorted out his veterinary license and is now running a slightly more successful practice at Bedside Manor. So successful, in fact, that their competitor, Healthy Paws is threatening them. Cyrus now has a whole new set of issues to deal with, including Healthy Paws, the woman he's trying to date's mysterious new male friend, a Healthy Paws veterinarian that he was set up with on a blind date and, of course, all the new cases at the veterinary office. That includes a very sick cow, an obese cat, a taxidermy dog and a very real service dog whose owner has died. This is another funny, heartwarming and fast-paced read with Dr. Cyrus Mills. My favorite character in this installment was again a dog, Stash- short for Mustache. Stash is a dog who lives to serve and has a wonderful bag of tricks. I always enjoy reading about how Dr. Mills solves the veterinary cases and there are a few really interesting ones in here. There's also another batch of wildly entertaining human characters, which Dr. Mills ends up solving some of their issues, also. This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    DOG GONE, BACK SOON is a heartwarming story of a prodigal sons' return home after his fathers death to find his veterinarian practice in competition with a big chain store. Cyrus, returns to take over his fathers practice on to find it on the brink of financial ruin. In his absence, Amy his love interest, has returned to take care of her elderly family. Cyrus is your typical awkward, lovable geek character and you find yourself rooting for him, even with all his flaws. As he worls taking care of the local animals, he bins to realise that he himself is becoming attached to the local community in ways he'd never considered possible. It doesn't hurt that he's leaving financial ruin in the city either. By the end of the story, Cyrus has managed to consider how isolated and lonely he has been in his former life and how filled this new live has become in the short time he has been in the community. From Stash becoming a friend asking nothing in return, to the senile old lady who's family has her “best interest” at heart, Cyrus finds himself growing in ways he'd never thought possible.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book a fun light read. It is a feel good story full of dogs and nice people....what more can you ask for? :-)It is the story of a veterinarian who moves back to his home town to take over part of his Dad's practice after he dies. We get to go with him on one crazy week where he has to deal with medical mysteries, a competitive rival veterinary practice, and try his hand at romance. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a nice light story that makes you feel good when you are done it.I received a copy of this book from netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is an adorable story about Cyrus Mills, a veterinarian in his late thirties who returns to northern Vermont after his father’s death to run his father’s veterinary practice, The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals.There’s a subplot about the Evil Corporate Competitor, a national chain called Healthy Paws, and one involving Cyrus’s romantic interest in a local waitress named Amy Carp (presumably a hat tip to the author, Nick Trout). But the real appeal of the book is the wonderful collection of anecdotes about pets.Evaluation: This is apparently a sequel to The Patron Saint of Lost Dog. I did not read this book, and thought the author did a fair (but not excellent) job of filling in new readers, mostly about how Cyrus got interested in Amy. But it didn’t really matter much. The book has loads of humor, charm, and great pet stories by a guy who knows what he is talking about. The author is a graduate of the veterinary school at the University of Cambridge, a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons , and a staff surgeon at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. If you love pets, you’ll love this book!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    In this charming book, Cyrus, a veterinarian, returns home to Vermont to take over his father’s business. Cyrus has served the past years as an animal pathologist, mostly working with animals after they are dead to make a diagnosis. His new job forces him to work with live animals, their owners and a villainous manager from the vet competition (replete with a mustache and cackling laugh). This is the second in the series about Cyrus Mills and while it would have been useful to read the first book it is not absolutely necessary. Cyrus proves to be somewhat of a genius at diagnosing animal diseases and his process of eliminating possibilities provides compelling storylines. His interactions with his clients and neighbors are amusing and fun to watch as Cyrus comes out of his introverted shell. This is an easy and enjoyable read that is well written and humorous. I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I have not read The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs, and I didn't realize that Dog Gone, Back Soon was the second book in a series. It can be thoroughly enjoyed as a stand alone novel. The author is also a veterinarian, and his knowledge added to the book without making it dry or overly technical.Many adjectives come to mind for this book: charming, delightful, quaint. It is a slice-of-life in a small town. The characters are realistic and varied. They aren't perfect and the main character, Cyrus, has to deal with his social flaws as he works to be accepted as the new vet in a small town. Everyone Cyrus encounters have a quintessentially rural, small town feel. The light romance and humor is well played. The small town nosiness is spot on.The town's pets and their ailments are just as quirky as their owners. I'm sure Stash will become a favorite of each reader. I appreciated learning more about NEADS trained service dogs.Nick Trout is definitely an author you'll want to read and follow.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    As usual, a quick scan of my fellow reviewer’s work will pretty well tell you what the plot is, the main characters, and the main events of the story line. So, in summary, I have not enjoyed reading a story as much as this in some time. Consequently, I will highly recommend it to my friends and book club members who appreciate a light, amusing story, as well as anyone who stumbles on this review. The plot is not extraordinary, boy gets girl while overcoming varied evil obstacles, his own and those external. The book is simply a pleasant change from the dystopian, end-of-civilization, fare that seems currently popular. Thanks to the author and publisher for making the book available to read.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Charming it is, a good "beach" read. Trout brings a lot into the life of a veterinarian pathologist who returns to his small home town to revive the veterinarian practice begun by his father. Although the story included a lot of illogical occurrences, it was a fun read and will bring a chuckle from you. (Net Galley ARC)
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was an enjoyable read that was really hard to put down with all the twists and turns. A young veterinarian moves back the the little town he grew up to take over his Fathers practice. The books has interesting characters and the life of everyone knows everyone's business such as it is in a small town. I never read the book before this one and do not feel it was really needed. If you enjoy animals and mysteries this book will give you a wonderful read. I received this book from Net Gallery in return for an honest review.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Dog Gone Back Soon is the second book in the Cyrus Mills series by Nick Trout. I reviewed the first book in the series, The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs here. It's not necessary to read the first book before this one, although the story picks up right after The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs ends. The story is written well and flows smoothly. There are some great moments with animals, as is to be expected with a book about a veterinarian. The characters are growing in depth in this second book, and we are introduced to some new ones. I enjoy the quirkiness of the small town community.A couple things in the story just didn't sit well. Cyrus falling for and going along with the blind date and all it entailed went too far for me. Then Cyrus diagnosing a human without the man asking for one and without any testing, Cyrus just blurting it out, was irresponsible and stupid. While Cyrus is a bit of a bumbler, he's not irresponsible or stupid, so that scene wasn't believable.Everything with Stash, the labradoodle was wonderful. I wish there was more with him. Actually, I would have preferred more animal interaction throughout the whole book. I was given a copy of Dog Gone Back Soon in exchange for my honest review. I enjoyed reading the book and would recommend it to anyone, especially animal lovers.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I have read all of Nick Trouts books and I am sorry to say that this one is not my favorite....Too much explaining. For a story which covers a short period of time, having everything over explained took up time that could have been given to treatment of animals..... I have a little more to read we'll see if I change my mind.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I had not read the first book in the series and I think I might have missed a little too much, maybe part of the love/hate relationship between Cyrus and Amy? My favorite character though was Stash! Oh, how I love and need that dog! The animals are the star of this show by far. I wonder about Cyrus he is a "little" (!) anal. I really did not care for Amy much, who seemed to like to torture this poor man who has a problem relating to people. There were some great human characters though to make me give this book 4 starsDr. Cyrus Mills moves home to take over his recently deceased father's Vet practice "The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals". This is the last place he wanted to come back to, much less live back home to Eden Falls, that is until he meets Amy, a cute and spunky waitress in town. Cyrus has to compete with the only other Vet practice around, "Healthy Paws" and it turns out he also has to compete with a handsome stranger who has Amy's attention. Cyrus becomes guardian to one of the coolest dogs I have come across in a book for a very long time, Stash. Where Stash finally ends up is for me, the best part of the story. All in all a great, quick and fun read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I received a digital copy of this novel from the publisher, Hyperion, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!This is the first book I've read by veterinarian, Dr. Nick Trout. What a delightful surprise! Thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. You don't have to be an animal lover to enjoy this book since there are story lines about other things.Since I love animals, especially dogs and cats, the story line involving Stash, a service dog, was especially touching. The other story lines were interesting and sometimes humorous as well. This was a very entertaining and well-written novel. The plot was well-developed and the characters were strong. I'd like to read more of Dr. Trout's books.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I would like to thank NetGalley and Hyperion for the opportunity to read this e-ARC. Although I received the ebook for free, that in no way impacts my review. If rating systems weren't stuck on whole numbers I would be giving this book a 4.5 in a heartbeat!When Dr. Cyrus Mills returned home after inheriting his estranged father's veterinary practice, The Bedside Manor for Sick Animals, the last thing he wanted was to stay in Eden Falls, Vermont, a moment longer than absolutely necessary. However, the previously reclusive veterinarian pathologist quickly found that he actually enjoyed treating animals and getting to know the eccentric residents of the tiny provincial town-especially an alluring waitress named Amy. So Cyrus is now determined to make Bedside Manor thrive. Not an easy goal, given that Healthy Paws, the national veterinary chain across town, will stop at nothing to crush its mom-and-pop competitor. And the rival vet practice isn't Cyrus's only competition; a handsome stranger shows up out of nowhere who clearly has a mysterious past with Amy. To top it off, Cyrus finds himself both the guardian of a very unique orphaned dog and smack in the middle of serious small town drama.This charming sequel to The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs is a wild and delightful ride through one jam-packed week, where Cyrus must figure out how to outsmart the evil veterinary conglomerate, win back Amy's heart, solve several tricky veterinary cases, find a home for an orphaned dog, and detangle himself from an absurd case of mistaken identity. DOG GONE, BACK SOON brims with Nick Trout's trademark humor, charm, and captivating animal stories, and is proof that all dogs, lost or not, on four feet or two, deserve a second chance.This book is a joy to read from cover to cover. I read this completely unaware that it is the second book in a series, and had no problem whatsoever following the storyline or the characters. While there may be even more depth to this book if you've had the (assumed) pleasure of reading the first book in the series, fear not - this book gives more than its fair share of entertainment value. Yet it's not all about entertainment, for it touches on topics many of us have faced, or will face - the loss of a beloved non-human family member, coping with aging family members, ending romances, trying to begin a new romance, loss of a parent(s), and so on. In short it deals with life. And in this case life in a small town, small enough that everyone knows your business, sometimes before you know it yourself.Mr. Trout must have spent time in Vermont or New Hampshire, because he did an excellent job of catching many of the finer nuances that come with small town life in New England. He didn't rely on the stereotypes, though often they are well-steeped in reality, but instead made Eden Falls come to a realistic life; life in a small town that is trapped between what was and the necessary changes of what is if the town wants to survive. Using the various house calls his wonderful lead protagonist makes Mr. Trout gives the reader glimpses into a variety of different situations the town's occupants face, with many being applicable virtually anywhere in this country, while others are distinctly Vermont. (I say this from the lucky position of having been born and raised in this beautiful state, and if it helps explain the state, no matter how offer I've moved away, how far or how beautiful the destination, I always end up back in Vermont.)Cyrus Mills is a joy to learn about, and to learn about his hometown all over again, this time through adult eyes. He is a serious introvert, so in many ways taking over his deceased father's veterinary practice in back country Vermont is torture. He rapidly relearns that privacy is an expectation he'll have to live without. Just as public speaking, be it to one or thirty people, is something he'll have to adjust to. But he also discovers that not everyone is stuck in 'the good old days.' In fact, he has to adjust in both directions, and the surprises are only just beginning.The characters in this book truly are characters, but in the best of ways. They come off the page as real and alive as anyone you know, and run the gamut as far as personalities go. I'm not even going to scratch the surface of this wonderful collection of characters (double entendre totally intended), but rather leave to you the distinct, and in some cases dubious, pleasure of getting to know them all right along with Cyrus. And don't be mistaken, not all of the characters that dominate this book are of the human variety. But then again, that seems only right considering we are talking about a veterinarian.This tale is rich with warmth, rife with complex characters, and resplendent with beauty, both internal and external. The story will suck you right in, making you feel welcome and at home while you learn the various bits and pieces that make up a life. By turns it made me happy, sad, angry, and sympathetic - if a character felt it so did I. Each emotion was authentic and at appropriate junctures of the story. One can only hope that Mr. Trout will decide to return to Eden Falls, VT to keep us current on all things Dr. Cyrus Mills and all things Eden Falls!