This heart-warming and humorous collection of true furry tales follows the highs and lows of Barrie and his wife as they take on the challenge of rescuing large dogs. After losing his beloved dog, Elsa, Barry can't face replacing her. But when he accepts a rescue worker's proposal to become a dog foster parent he doesn∞ft quite realise what he is letting himself in for. With every four paws comes a story: the German Shepherd who lived in an abandoned car, the unwanted Christmas puppy, the twelve-year-old dog who's never been walked or played with From a four-week old bundle of fluff in a peg bag to the ex-guard dog with a lion's mane, the husband and wife team welcome them all into their hearts and home.
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Featured in The Daily Mail Weekend magazine, June 27, 2009
-- Daily Mail
`Uplifting true story of how the author... became involved in dog rescue... plenty of tears and smiles along the way.' -- Your Dog magazine, August 2009
`heart-warming and often hilarious... Readers will laugh and cry.' -- Axis Magazine, July 2009
-- Daily Mail
`Uplifting true story of how the author... became involved in dog rescue... plenty of tears and smiles along the way.' -- Your Dog magazine, August 2009
`heart-warming and often hilarious... Readers will laugh and cry.' -- Axis Magazine, July 2009
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`Uplifting true story of how the author... became involved in dog rescue... plenty of tears and smiles along the way.'
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By M. Pearson
Format:Paperback
I couldn't put this book down, it's been a long time since I finished a book in one sitting. I must admit to being a little biased as eleven years ago my husband and I rehomed one of Dorothy and Barrie's "orphans". Our lovely boy has just celebrated his twelfth birthday and is still going strong.
I started off laughing out loud in the first chapter and alternated all through the book between laughter and tears. Anyone thinking of getting a dog should read this book and seriously consider offering a home to a rescue dog. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
I started off laughing out loud in the first chapter and alternated all through the book between laughter and tears. Anyone thinking of getting a dog should read this book and seriously consider offering a home to a rescue dog. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By suecrain
Format:Paperback
Not being able to have a dog I often need "dog-fixes", and this book does it for me. So many dogs, so many stories. I too could not put the book down and read it in a day, it is so well written that you just have to go on turning the next page, and the next. I do hope Barrie writes some more books, he clearly has the knack. Thanks so very much for you book and for your work.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Jackie Haws
Format:Paperback
A thoroughly good read!
It was interesting to read the trials and tribulations of rescuing and rehoming dogs. Each story brought a tear to my eye, but as well as getting an insight into how badly some people treat animals, it was also uplifting to read how these dogs lives were transformed by the writer and his wife and all eventually rehomed into loving families.
It was interesting to read the trials and tribulations of rescuing and rehoming dogs. Each story brought a tear to my eye, but as well as getting an insight into how badly some people treat animals, it was also uplifting to read how these dogs lives were transformed by the writer and his wife and all eventually rehomed into loving families.
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BRILLIANT BOOK FOR DOG LOVERS
Purchased this book for a friend, who loved it, a very good read for someonw who loves dogs. Excellent delivery and on time for a birthday present.
Published 28 days ago by in the attic
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Loved this book
Read this book in one sitting. What a wonderful thing this couple are doing. The book is easy reading with full of warmth and humour. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Heather Macleod
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Excellent tale about learning to rescue dogs and the struggles and changes you go through
I chose this book because me and my family have also given a home to a rescued... Read more
I chose this book because me and my family have also given a home to a rescued... Read more
Published 1 month ago by David John Illingworth
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Good Book
Having spent 5 years in animal rescue I could relate to these guys, there are some hilarious moments and some tearful ones as you would expect in rescue work. Read more
Published 2 months ago by leiah
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Heartwarming Book
This is one of the best dog books I have read and I have read dozens. Any dog lover would love it. It will make you laugh and shed a tear, but it is funny with a lighthearted touch... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Django
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A good read
I loved this book, couldnt wait to read about each dog they took in and the love they had for all their rescue pets
Published 4 months ago by MaggieG
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The very lucky few
A wonderful book telling of the work of two wonderful people, the time, energy and care that they offer in their own home and garden, and the meticulous care that they take to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Ann N. Garnham
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Fantastic emotional journey
I've read a large number of dog (and animal) rescue books, and I can quite honestly say that this is the best I've encountered. Read more
Published 4 months ago by OllieS
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twenty wagging tails
I have only partially read it, it doesnt seem to have a 'gripping' storyline. There is not much i can say about it as i havent finished reading it.
Published 9 months ago by winnietwopooh
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Really funny and heartwarming
I've read the book just in 2 days, I couldn't stop from the first page until the end. The author and his wife tell their experiences rescuing large dogs. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Verambres
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