Non-fiction. In 2003, a veterinarian based in England, travels through parts of North America (and a bit of Canada) in a reconditioned 1977 GMC motorhome, with his 3 year old golden retriever, Macy.
He is inspired by Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author John Steinbeck who in 1960 travelled through North America in a camper truck, with his poodle, Charley and wrote about it in a book - "Travels with Charley."

For Bruce the vet, and Macy, their own journey is an interesting one with much variety, delight and a few surprises. Bruce's chronicles are scenic and cultural, imparted with observations and viewpoints.
Encountering numerous people along the way, their amicable remark of Macy as a "pretty puppy" made me smile many a times.
The author's interest in history and geography can take centre stage at times, but that is understandable when you realise that this is not a dog manual. I did long for more accounts about Macy though.

I do think Bruce achieved what he set out to do and learnt and experienced more than he thought he would. As a reader, I would have liked to see more photographs included. My hardcover version has a lovely covering of photos, but the book itself has very few and they are non-colour and not clear. A more detailed map would have been helpful too. These might seem like small inadequacies though when you look at the book on the whole and know you have enjoyed travelling with the author and Macy.

Bruce Fogle has written several non-fiction books - specialising especially in dogs and cats (their history, care and training). He also contributes to columns, advice shows and does lecturing.