Friend for Life: The Extraordinary Partnership Between Humans and Dogs

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There is one animal that will be familiar to all of us, whoever we are, wherever we live. Even if we've never had direct contact with one, we will have seen one, or at the very least, heard one. It is more than likely that one sleeps in your house, possibly even on your bed. I'm talking of course, of the dog. Yet, this animal, that lives alongside us and has inspired and intrigued artists and scientists, become an invaluable partner to farmers, policemen, soldiers and a trusted confidant to over five hundred million of us all over the world, presents us with one great unsolved mystery: how did this relationship - the most complex and enduring of any between human and animal - start in the first place? Kate Humble is a life-long animal lover. Now living on an idyllic farm in Wales, she has achieved her dream of surrounding herself with as many varieties as possible. But, as for many Brits, the dog has always held a special place in her heart. Here, she examines this very special relationship further, as well as celebrating the wonderful work done every day in this country by the RSPCA. Written with warmth and love, this is a must-read for any dog person.