The Dog that Saved My Life: Incredible true stories of canine loyalty beyond all bounds

Isabel George

Jan 2010 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

Five incredible true stories of canine bravery in wartime.

For as long as dogs have lived alongside man, they have saved their lives in wartime with their bravery, loyalty and companionship. From the WWII dog that was adopted by the Royal Navy as a mascot, torpedoed, shot at and registered as a prisoner of war, to the more recent heroics of explosives dog, Sadie, in the Afghanistan conflict where she saved hundreds of military and civilian lives, this is a collection of the most incredible and heartwarming accounts from around the world.

Capturing the fear, uncertainly, determination and undying devotion of these amazing dogs and the young soldiers, sailors and airmen they befriended, these are truly inspirational tales of loyalty and companionship beyond all boundaries.

Ratings and reviews

I served with dogs in the forces memories flow back like a fast flowing river. Truly a dog will follow you through the devils kitchen if you treat it with love and tenderness. I am now bless my having my own god my assistance dog Guy he has taken me from a world of sheer blackness coldest winter ever to a world of golden warmest summers and all down to one dog

I am not a book reader. But i couldn't put this book down.

About the author

Isabel George is a writer, journalist and PR, who has worked with animal charities, and particularly the PDSA, for many years. She has previously written for children and has also worked with the Imperial War Museum on various events and exhibitions connected with the Animals at War theme.