Overview

The remarkable true story of how one man saved the stray dogs of Afghanistan In a remote outpost of Now Zad, in Helmand Province, Pen Farthing's tour of duty will change his life forever, but for entirely unexpected reasons ... Appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight, he intervenes to free the victims. One of these dogs finds his way into the Marine compound - and into Pen's heart. Soon other strays are being drawn to the sanctuary provided by Pen's makeshift pound, including one young mum who crawls under the compound fence carrying her newborn pups to safety. But as his time in Helmand draws to an end, Pen cannot leave the dogs of Now Zad to their own fates. He begins hatching plans to help them escape to a better life.

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Author:   Pen Farthing
Publisher:   Ebury Publishing
Imprint:   Ebury Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.218kg
ISBN:  

9780091928810

ISBN 10:   0091928818
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   28 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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An inspiring tale. Heartwarming stuff News of the World Inspirational ... his compassion and dedication are a fine example to us all Daily Mail Highlights how far man's bond with dogs can be tested Financial Times Uplifting Mail on Sunday An emotional rollercoaster that will keep you turning the pages and reaching for the Kleenex - don't miss it -10/10 Your Dog Pen Farthing is absolutely wonderful, really truly my kind of hero

Pen Farthing is absolutely wonderful, really truly my kind of hero -- Jilly Cooper Inspirational ... his compassion and dedication are a fine example to us all Daily Mail An inspiring tale. Heartwarming stuff News of the World An exciting, funny and moving book ... Nowzad, AK, Jena, Tali and their pups could melt a stone's heart -- Megan Rix Guardian 20120503 An emotional rollercoaster that will keep you turning the pages and reaching for the Kleenex - don't miss it -10/10 Your Dog

Author Information

A passion for the outdoors and a love of doing everything the hard way caused Pen Farthing to pop into a Royal Marine careers office one day aged 18 to take on the toughest infantry training in the world to earn the coveted Green Beret of the Commandos. His military career, which has included tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, lasted over twenty years. Since publication of the Sunday Times bestseller One Dog at a Time, Pen has left the Marines to run his charity Nowzad Dogs and - when time allows - an outdoor adventure company. Pen is married to Lisa and they share their home with five dogs.Pen Farthing has won The Dogs Trust Dog's Best Friend Award and the IFAW Pets and People Award. His dogs Nowzad and Tali were nominated for the Crufts Friends for Life Award. More details about Nowzad Dogs can be found at www.nowzaddogs.com.

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