Sit, Stay, Heal

“In this wise, often moving narrative, Alsarraf offers useful insight into the meaning of health, wellness, and good living through uplifting stories of animal and human healing. A warmly candid book for dog lovers and anyone affected by cancer.” – Kirkus Reviews

“When the cancer doctor becomes a cancer patient, illumination is sure to follow. And so it is with Renee Alsarraf’s heartfelt memoir Sit, Stay, Heal. A veterinary oncologist, Alsarraf finds in her canine patients the courage, optimism, and acceptance she needs to wage her own battle to survive. Written with grace and emotional honesty, Sit, Stay, Heal will live with you long after the last page.” – John Grogan, bestselling author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog

“An emotional journey for both Dr. Alsarraf and her four-legged patients. If you love dogs, as I do, this book will make you love them even more.” – Delia Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life

”‘Each dog is different, ’ Dr Renee Alsarraf tells her son in SIT, STAY, HEAL, her wise, big-hearted memoir, ‘and each teaches us something different.’ Lucky for us, Dr Alsarraf, a veterinary oncologist, shares what she learns from her furry, four-legged patients when she finds out that she too has cancer. Candid, graceful, and infused with warmth, SIT, STAY, HEAL is a moving portrait of an esteemed veterinarian and the unforgettable dogs who helped her heal.” – Jillian Medoff, author of When We Were Bright and Beautiful

Dr. Renee Alsarraf has created four different veterinary oncology practices and led three veterinary radiation facilities. She has performed numerous veterinary clinical trials, co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and has lectured both locally and on the national level. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and is married to a veterinary ophthalmologist. They have one son, whom she cherishes, as well as Dusty, her beloved, bossy, six-year-old female boxer.