Jon Katz
5 SeriesJon Katz is an American author known for his mystery novels, children's books, and non-fiction works, notably the Suburban Detective series and books on geek subculture like "Virtuous Reality" and "Media Rants." He later focused on writing about human-animal relationships. Katz has also contributed as a journalist and photographer for online platforms such as HotWired, Slate, and Slashdot. He resides on Bedlam Farm with his wife, artist Maria Wulf, and their animals.
In "Dog Days" by Jon Katz, the author adopts Izzy, a three-year-old Border collie found alone on an abandoned farm. Despite the challenges Izzy presents, such as jumping fences and chewing through locks to follow Jon, the dog integrates into Jon's diverse farm family. This includes animals like Jesus the baby donkey and Elvis the steer, along with farm manager and Border collie Rose. Having previously struggled with a difficult dog named Orson, Jon is initially hesitant but ultimately finds solace and companionship with Izzy. Through their bond, Jon learns valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and love.
