Dogsbody is a 1975 children's novel by British writer Diana Wynne Jones, first published by Macmillan.

It tells the story of Sirius, a star who is forced to live in the body of a dog on Earth.

Kathleen O'Brien, rescues a filthy, wet, dying Sirius, and names him Leo.

The Duffields' sons are Basil, who does not actively dislike Kathleen but often mimics his mother's behavior and is obsessed with meteorites, particularly one that fell recently near the town; and Robin, who is kind but afraid of the other family members.

Sirius' status in the house is often fraught, as Duffie despises him and Kathleen's meager allowance is his sole source of food.

He sets out to explore the town, finding people to feed him, including Miss Smith, a kind retired teacher.

Night falls and Sirius slips away to run with the cold dogs, joined by Bruce, Patchie, Rover and Redears.

Restored to his sphere, Sirius begins his old life, although he refuses to find a replacement Companion.

Together, Sirius and Sol guide Kathleen to Patchie's new litter, where she carefully picks out a female puppy for Miss Smith.

[2] SF writer Orson Scott Card, reviewing several DWJ reissues in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, wrote:

[3]Kirkus Reviews wrote "Jones sees clearly and writes effectively and the girl-and-dog story is a sure, and never sticky, heart-tugger.