David Congalton survived every pet lover's worst nightmare--the simultaneous death of his five animal companions due to a sudden house fire. This memoir is a refreshingly honest account of the heartache faced by Congalton and his wife. Congalton describes his grief process, unabashed. His story begins with tragedy and ends with redemption--the formation of a new animal family. He depicts anguish transformed into a commitment to abused and abandoned animals. Three Cats, Two Dogs is a down-to-earth read that offers tremendous solace and practical suggestions for coping with grief. Anyone who has an animal companion, and fears the day when he or she may die, will find this story inspirational and hopeful.