Dog-less: aka Unleashed Paperback – February 20, 2026

What happens when the one constant in your life, the steady presence at your side, the rhythm of daily walks, the unconditional love, suddenly disappears?In Dog-less (aka Unleashed), Benjamin Fisher chronicles the deeply personal journey of loving, losing, and learning to live without a canine best friend. With honesty, wit, and unexpected humor, Fisher invites readers into the bond he shared with Rex, a golden retriever who was far more than “just a dog.” Through vet visits, neighborhood walks, medical scares, and quiet moments of companionship, Rex becomes a mirror for life’s biggest lessons about responsibility, grief, loyalty, and letting go.As the story unfolds, the author confronts the profound silence left behind after loss, and the surprisingly complicated question that follows: if and when to love another dog again. Balancing heartfelt reflection with laugh-out-loud observations, Dog-less captures the emotional whiplash of mourning while navigating well-meaning advice, family dynamics, and the hope that eventually creeps back in.Based on true events, this book is a tribute to every dog who ever left paw prints on a human heart, and to the people who were forever changed by loving them. Whether you’re a lifelong dog owner or someone who has loved and lost deeply, this story will resonate long after the final page. Read more