Love and Moondogs

Love and Moondogs is a satirical science fiction short story by Richard McKenna, written in the late 1950s. It humorously critiques the societal absurdities following the space race, particularly in response to the Russian launch of a dog into orbit. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and human-animal relationships through the antics of a group of women known as the United Dames. This work reflects the cultural tensions of the Cold War era and the protest movements of the time.