Footprints without Feet Summary PDF | Chapter Wise

Author: James Alfred Wight, known as James Herriot

Theme: The theme revolves around the consequences of indulgence and the importance of responsible pet ownership.

Character Introduction:

• Mrs. Pumphrey – A wealthy and emotional woman who dotes on her dog,
• Tricki. Tricki – Mrs. Pumphrey’s overweight and lethargic dog, a result of overfeeding and indulgence.
• Doctor Herriot – The veterinary surgeon who takes on Tricki’s case.

Plot:

• Mrs. Pumphrey, a wealthy lady, overfeeds her beloved dog, Tricki, leading to obesity and lethargy.
• Doctor Herriot is shocked by Tricki’s condition and recommends dietary changes, but Mrs. Pumphrey struggles to adhere to them.
• Tricki falls ill, prompting Doctor Herriot to intervene and take Tricki to his hospital for treatment.
• In the hospital, Tricki undergoes a transformation, losing weight and becoming more active due to a natural lifestyle and competition for food with other dogs.
• Mrs. Pumphrey, grateful for Tricki’s recovery, showers Doctor Herriot with thanks and believes it to be a triumph of surgery.
• The story highlights the importance of not indulging pets excessively and the necessity of responsible pet ownership.