I found Animal Appetite a far from an ideal read. The author, in the person of Holly, rambles far more than is necessary or entertaining. She has a regrettable habit of delving into unnecessarily long and detailed flashbacks that not only distract from current events, but kept me rereading in an effort to figure out why I was being treated to yet another flashback. After much rereading, I found most of these passages did little to advance the mystery.

Nevertheless, I found some of the supporting characters worth the effort of getting to know. These included the police office who lives next door, the best friend, and of course Rowdy and Kimi. For readers who like engrossing mysteries heavy with action that keep you turning the pages, this is not the book for you. However, if, like me, you are enchanted with all things dog-related, you might want to try Ms. Conant's Animal Appetite just to meet the delightful Rowdy and Kimi.