One Dog at a Time

An inspiring true story of saving the strays of Afghanistan

Pen Farthing

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English

Ebury Press
25 November 2021

Autobiography: historical, political & military; Memoirs; Afghan War; Military life & institutions; Dogs as pets

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.

By: Pen Farthing
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 218g
ISBN: 9780091928810
ISBN 10: 0091928818
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 25 November 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for One Dog at a Time: An inspiring true story of saving the strays of Afghanistan

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