Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life

Featuring Rodney, McMuffin and King Whacker

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me.

Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story. Like the sweet gentle McMuffin who was found with many tumours and hours from death, only to be nursed back to health. She now lives with Niall and is a popular member of the pack. Then there is King Whacker – who escaped a vicious attack and is now ruling the nest living up to his name as the king of the all good dogs. And who could resist the puppy eyes of little Rodney, the beautiful dog with big paws who is melting millions of hearts around the world.

Originally from Dublin, Niall was the owner of a successful advertising company. After selling it, he moved to Thailand where his addictions – drugs and alcohol – almost got the better of him. One day he woke up in hospital, close to death, and realised that something had to change. And that was what spurred him on to start saving and helping street dogs. His aim is to help 10,000 street dogs.

This is his story.

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Critic reviews

‘A redemptive story’ Sunday Express

‘It’s only in writing his book that Harbison has made the connection between being there for the island’s dogs … and the deep feeling of child abandonment’ Guardian

‘Hope is a lovely book about someone who has been lucky enough to find his true purpose in life’ Daily Mail

‘…hope in the unlikeliest of places’ Daily Express

‘It’s a gentle poignant read’ Irish Independent

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A must for all dog lovers. It was good to hear Niall’s back story as well as the dogs’. I have followed his IG page for over a year and supported him with donations when able. This book brought the tears as the IG posts do, but so impressed with Niall’s dedication and unfailing love for the street dogs around him. I hope he copes ok returning to Thailand without his two trusty shadows behind him. They will always be with him in spirit. Make sure you buy this book for a friend too, to help get Tina’s hospital up and running as soon as possible.