'In 1972, when I first began to discover the delights of the mountains and then became involved with search and rescue, I found that I could combine my love of dogs with this new passion for the great outdoors. Search Dogs & Me charts the journey which has taken me and my dogs from Donegal, Kerry, the Lake District and the Mountains of Mourne to Kashmir, Turkey and Algeria.' Neil Powell Search Dogs & Me tells the remarkable story of one man's adventures with his life-saving dogs. For the past forty years, Neil Powell has worked with dogs, in mountain search and rescue, drowned victim recovery, collapsed structure searching, and optical disc and drug detection. Neil and his dogs have participated in countless searches - often in life-threatening situations - and saved many lives in Ireland, the United Kingdom and throughout the world. But these are not just heroic working dogs, they are much-loved family pets, and they form the heart of the story. We come to know their personalities and quirks, and share in Neil's heartbreak when they reach the end of their days. Search Dogs & Me is a heartwarming, inspiring and beautifully told story that will melt - and break - the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.
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NEIL POWELL is originally from Cork but now lives near Newcastle, County Down, in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains, with his wife and eight dogs. In the early 1970s he trained Ireland's first mountain rescue dog, and since then has gone on to train drowned victim recovery dogs, collapsed structure search dogs and is a founder member of British International Rescue Dogs team. Neil's dogs have been the recipients of awards for animal gallantry and devotion to duty.
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By Milo
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My wife gave me this book as a present and it's a brilliant read. A great story about a guy who has really helped people and saved lives. It's not just him though, it's the great dogs he's worked with and trained and the relationship he has with them that makes this book so good. The author doesn't only train mountain search and rescue dogs, he trains dogs to find people at earthquake sites and even to find bodies underwater. He and his dogs have worked all over the world, from Lockerbie to Turkey and Afghanistan. Really uplifting and heart-wrenching in places, a fantastic book for anyone who loves dogs. The author has a great attitude to the dogs too and since we have a dog with a few problems I felt really inspired. This book gets a big thumbs up from me!
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By Reader
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This is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. It's moving, heartwarming and a celebration of the relationship between dogs and people. Neil Powell is a natural storyteller - he writes with warmth and humour and great modesty, given the scope of his achievements over the years - and his dogs are at the very heart of the story. You feel as though you know each of his dogs: their great rescue achievements, but also their foibles and quirks. I can't recommend it more highly.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Molly
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Always on the look out I came across this book having a great love of books about dogs and pets. This was a truly great read, fascinating to learn what these dogs were capable of doing. One man who has accomplished so much training his dogs/pets with such devotion and love, I did not want to put it down. Unsung hero's past and present, heartbreaking and uplifting. The bond between one man and his unique dogs goes on, can't wait to hear more adventures in the next one. A truly great buy, would definitely recommend.
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A compelling and inspiring book
Search Dogs and Me is a beautiful and inspiring account of altruism. Neil Powell writes about his extraordinary journey with simplicity and honesty. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Cath
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A brilliant read
I have never written a review before but felt compelled to do so with this book. A really down to earth read, you could really feel that you were there through the stories, and you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Molliebaby
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Amazing man. Amazing dogs
This is a must read book if your into search dogs or dog training.
The story of Neil Powell and his dogs. Searching for lost people in all weathers saving lives. Read more
The story of Neil Powell and his dogs. Searching for lost people in all weathers saving lives. Read more
Published 1 month ago by chris
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Search Dogs and Me
My cousin lent me this book and said she could not leave it down! Having recently read it I have to agree. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen
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Great read by a true gentleman
I read Neil's book after having the pleasure of meeting him when we sought his help with our adorable scotty pup.Neill worked miracles with our wee potentially wayward Dougal. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Noreentotton
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moving
A wonderful story. The very special relationship that handler the and his dog have is remarkable and moving. Well worth reading.
Published 2 months ago by Janis Condon
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Rescue dogs
I love this book. As the breeder of Cracker and Dylon, I have more than a passing interest in their exploits. Read more
Published 3 months ago by nina
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Class Book!
My mum bought me this book for Christmas because I love dogs and her friend's dog is being trained by Neil Powell. I can't set it down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Séanan Maguire
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From a learner's point of veiw
This book demonstrates what can be achieved from determination and willingness on a voluntary basis by anyone going down the route of a SAR dog handler. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. Elvin
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Amazing read, couldn't put it down.
I recieved this book as a pressent, as i dont read a lot i thought i'd never get through it. As soon as i opened the book and started to read i found i couldn't put the book down,... Read more
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