Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About

Isabel Klee always dreamed of life in New York City. At twenty, she moved into a gritty Manhattan apartment, ready to start her adult life. While navigating the chaotic world of dating, parties, and shifting friendships, Isabel discovered her true calling: working with rescue dogs.

Her career began as a dog photographer’s assistant, but her passion grew into rehabilitating and fostering dogs to help them find forever homes. Through the "wave after wave" of her twenties, one constant remained—her first true love, Simon. Simon was a fluffy puppy rescued from the meat trade who became her anchor through every heartbreak and hard decision.

In this moving memoir, Isabel shares the stories of the foster dogs she saved and the lessons they taught her about resilience. By helping these animals overcome their challenges, Isabel eventually found her own sense of belonging. Simon Sits is a heartwarming tale of how a community of dog lovers helped a young woman find her way, proving that sometimes, our four-legged friends are the ones who rescue us.