How I Got My Dogs is a heartwarming and humorous true story about two lost dogs who find their forever home—and the family that never thought they would have a dog. With a dad who famously declared, “I’m not a dog person,” and two boys dreaming of a furry friend, the odds weren’t in the pups’ favor—until Lucky arrived. Told through the voices of the entire Monin family, this charming memoir celebrates love, laughter, and the unexpected ways dogs change our lives.

The Monin family-Luke, Ethan, Matt, and Tracy-wrote this book together as a heartfelt family collaboration and a memoir inspired by their real-life adventures with their beloved dogs. Luke, who sparked the idea in fifth grade, works in TV, radio, and continues to write. Ethan, just five when the book began, is now a computer drafter. Matt is a broadcast engineer who was charmed into becoming a dog lover by their pup, Lucky. Tracy, mother of two sons and two hound dogs, volunteers in the disability community and is working on future children’s books.