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Hello, my name is Poppy. I am five and a half years old, I am a Lurcher, and I am a dog with a job. That's not very unusual, you may think. After all, thousands of dogs get up every morning and go to work. Guide dogs, police dogs, sheepdogs, sniffer dogs - the list of canine careers goes on and on. But nobody has a job quite like mine!
I work at the Headquarters of the UK's biggest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, in London, and my job is to campaign for the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Most people who work at Dogs Trust are in fact people, which I agree is a bit odd, so they come to me when they want a real dog's opinion on things.
Today I am busy having my photo taken for the cover of this book, but most of the work I do is much more important than just posing with my ears up. I've been on more walks and in more fundraising events for Dogs Trust than I can count. My owner Vicki is a Training and Behaviour Adviser at the charity, so I also regularly visit its 17 Rehoming Centres across the country. Can you believe the staff at those centres look after over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs every single year?
I work at the Headquarters of the UK's biggest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, in London, and my job is to campaign for the health and happiness of dogs everywhere. Most people who work at Dogs Trust are in fact people, which I agree is a bit odd, so they come to me when they want a real dog's opinion on things.
Today I am busy having my photo taken for the cover of this book, but most of the work I do is much more important than just posing with my ears up. I've been on more walks and in more fundraising events for Dogs Trust than I can count. My owner Vicki is a Training and Behaviour Adviser at the charity, so I also regularly visit its 17 Rehoming Centres across the country. Can you believe the staff at those centres look after over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs every single year?
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Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust, formerly known as the National Canine Defence League, has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.
As well as the 17 rehoming centres in Britain and Northern Ireland (helping more than 16,000 dogs a year), DogsTrust campaigns, educates and runs outreach and international projects.
Originators of the slogan `A dog is for life, not just for Christmas`, DogsTrust never destroys a healthy dog.
As well as the 17 rehoming centres in Britain and Northern Ireland (helping more than 16,000 dogs a year), DogsTrust campaigns, educates and runs outreach and international projects.
Originators of the slogan `A dog is for life, not just for Christmas`, DogsTrust never destroys a healthy dog.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I have a confession to make - Poppy's book was not purchased for a child - I purchased it for me! Why? Because I love dogs, especially crossbreeds and mongrels, and admire the EXCELLENT work that Welfare Organisations like the Dogs Trust, Battersea Dogs Home and others like them do.
It is a BRILLIANT book. Lots of easy to read true stories about real rescue dogs to be enjoyed by kids and grown ups alike. A great book for a child to read or for parents to read to their children. It opens up a child's eyes to the reality of dogs in rescue and the joys of owning a pet dog.
Buy it to enjoy and also to help the Dogs Trust at the same time!
It is a BRILLIANT book. Lots of easy to read true stories about real rescue dogs to be enjoyed by kids and grown ups alike. A great book for a child to read or for parents to read to their children. It opens up a child's eyes to the reality of dogs in rescue and the joys of owning a pet dog.
Buy it to enjoy and also to help the Dogs Trust at the same time!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We bought this book for our mature 10 year old daughter. She loved it. I borrowed it when we went for a weekend away and couldn't put it down. It's very easy reading, each story just a few pages long. It has made our children realise that not everyone loves their pets like we do and it opened my eyes as to just how cruel and heartless some people are. The people that work in places like the Dogs Trust, RSPCA etc must have hearts of gold and get a great deal of job satisfaction seeing the transformation of the dogs that walk through their doors.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Beautifully written book - my daughter Isabella loved it and it's heartening to know the Dog's Trust benefit from your purchase. More Poppy tales to follow I hope?! And more books written by this particular author too please!
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Poppy the Dog
Having got a rescue dog from Dogs Trust ourselves I thought what a great little book for my daughter. How right I was. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. L. Podbery
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Poppy the Dogs Trust Dog: A Dog is for Life... (Dog Trust)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, especially as Poppy had a hand(sorry)paw in writing this. Read more
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, especially as Poppy had a hand(sorry)paw in writing this. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. L. M. Tattersfield
Fantastic doggy stories for kids
I am a teacher and i got this book to read to my primary school kids at the end of school. They have thoroughly enjoyed the stories so far- they are a good blend of facts and... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Mr. R. A. Brevitt
my daughter loved this SO much
bought this for my daughter and she absolutely adored it. shes 9 years old and loved every story. well done Sophia!
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Mr. A. Lampard
positive, educational and FUN
My 10 year old and I have gone mad for this book. The stories are about real life rescue dogs and are simply incredible. Well written and GREAT FUN!
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by A. Shepherd
Poppy the Dogs Trust Dog: A Dog is for Life...
I bought this book for my 9 year old niece and I would really recommend it. She has just got a new rescue dog and has gone dog mad! Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by Jack Bond
My Year 2 class love this!
I'm currently using this book at Story Time with my Year 2 class of 6-7 year olds, to compliment our current topic 'Animals'. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by V. J. Mills
Magnificent 5*****
This is the ultimate in literature for kids. ALL of mine have LOVED this book and are dying for more. Just the right balance of funny, clever and educational. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by K. J. Pettitt
Daughter Loved This!
My daughter got this as a present recently and she reads it frequently. The stories and characters are really engaging and certainly demonstrate the worthwhile work that The Dogs... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by T. Dacktil
Gorgeous!
My ten year old daughter loves animal books and this is her current favourite. The character of Poppy is fantastic - wise, funny and just a little bit full of herself! Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by Lauren McDonald
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