A young adult/adult novel about two dogs, Beignet and Grandpa Au Lait, who live in New Orleans in two different eras with "Auntie" and "Darlene May." Beignet gets lost during Hurricane Katrina while searching for his Auntie. One thing that helps him find his way home are stories his grandfather told him from days gone by. Told in first person by these two Southern dogs, we discover their heartfelt worlds of loyalty, lessons learned, good food, and true friendship.