Have you ever treated your dog as if they were human? Were some of the best moments in your life shared with your dog? Then how do you think you will react when they die? And how might you mourn their passing? The Blue Leash: A Year of Mourning stands as a tribute to Scott's dog, Kuma, and the unforeseen struggle to reconcile his death. From the night Kuma died, Scott felt compelled to walk his favorite routes every day and write about his life every night for one year, leading Scott to examine the roots of his sorrow and redefine his identity as he headed towards retirement. Beginning with the mythical history of Kuma's origin to his last interview with Rolling Stone, his memoir processes a painful and rarely examined loss through a unique narration of true stories, fictional tales, journal entries and poetry. The Blue Leash symbolizes Kuma's profound influence in Scott's life, a one-of-a-kind relationship most dog owners might find remarkably familiar, and offers the reader a literary path of healing from the loss of their furriest best friend.