The Pug List

"Poignant . . . Through the irresistible Oliver, Hodgson reminds readers that true safety in this world rests beyond our worldly desires and possessions." —Kirkus Reviews

How do you recover when your life as you know it is burned down to the ground? That's exactly what happened to Alison Hodgson and her family, when an arsonist singlehandedly turned their home into a crime scene overnight. The Pug List is a story of a family who lost everything but each other, the ridiculous orphan pug who came into their lives, and the unexpected ways we all find our way home as guided by God's unconventional grace.

Bonus Content Included: Includes Oliver's Diary, a 24-page enhanced ebook with full-color photographs, videos, and diary entries from The Real Pug Oliver.


"An inspirational memoir for anyone who has ever loved and lost. This family's emotional journey provides a poignant lesson from a hopeful little girl and a troublesome pug to remind us that love is always worth the struggle." —Julie Cantrell, New York Times–bestselling author of The Feathered Bone

"An immensely likable story about family in all its forms and the joy and even blessings to be found in life's struggles." —Modern Dog