And A Dog called FigAnd a Dog Called Fig is the story of one writer's life with dogsincluding a frisky new puppyand how they are uniquely ideal companions for building a creative life, along with a sprinkling of delightful tales about dogs with famous writer pals. Into the writer's isolation comes a dog, to sit beside the chair or to lie on the couch while the writer works, to force them outside for a walk, and suddenly, although still lonely, the writer has a companion.