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Muggins is not only a colourful and touching love letter to the little white Spitz of Victoria but to all dogs who selflessly devote themselves to we humans, in wartime and in peace times. May we always rise to display the fine qualities our dogs believe us to have. --Susan Raby-Dunne, military historian, battlefield guide, and author of Bonfire: The Chestnut Gentleman The true stories of animals whose training and loyalty earned them a supporting and sometimes deadly role in the terrors of war give us unique portals into history. Hayter-Menzies weaves an endearing account of the impact and appeal of a canine in the limelight, whose dogged loyalty throughout his short life made him a bona fide hero of the war effort on the home front. --Jacqueline Carmichael, author of Heard Amid the Guns: True Stories from the Western Front 1914-1918 A fascinating account of the life of an important dog, Muggins--who worked the docks and streets of Victoria to raise funds for charity--and a poignant and thoughtful reflection on the role of dogs in wartime. --Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy Grant Menzies has done it again. In Muggins, he breathes bright and dazzling life back into a most magnificent little dog who last padded the earth a century ago. (And in a bizarre twist, came to life again during World War II.) Through his phenomenal research, and his beautiful prose, Menzies resurrects not only the beloved four-legged central character, but the whole era around the Great War. A fascinating read about the world during a devastatingly difficult time, and the dog who helped so many get through it. Enjoy it with a cup of tea by the hearth with your best friend at your side. --Maria Goodavage, author of Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine and Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States This book is about Muggins, a small white dog who played an inspiring role supporting the war effort during WWI. However, it is more than that. It is a snapshot of the people and the times on the home front. It also provides heartwarming insights into the nature of the human-canine bond. It is an example of fascinating historical detective work and great writing. A must-read for dog lovers and history buffs. --Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs

"""Muggins is not only a colourful and touching love letter to the little white Spitz of Victoria but to all dogs who selflessly devote themselves to we humans, in wartime and in peace times. May we always rise to display the fine qualities our dogs believe us to have."" --Susan Raby-Dunne, military historian, battlefield guide, and author of Bonfire: The Chestnut Gentleman ""The true stories of animals whose training and loyalty earned them a supporting and sometimes deadly role in the terrors of war give us unique portals into history. Hayter-Menzies weaves an endearing account of the impact and appeal of a canine in the limelight, whose dogged loyalty throughout his short life made him a bona fide hero of the war effort on the home front."" --Jacqueline Carmichael, author of Heard Amid the Guns: True Stories from the Western Front 1914-1918 A fascinating account of the life of an important dog, Muggins--who worked the docks and streets of Victoria to raise funds for charity--and a poignant and thoughtful reflection on the role of dogs in wartime. --Zazie Todd, PhD, author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy Grant Menzies has done it again. In Muggins, he breathes bright and dazzling life back into a most magnificent little dog who last padded the earth a century ago. (And in a bizarre twist, ""came to life"" again during World War II.) Through his phenomenal research, and his beautiful prose, Menzies resurrects not only the beloved four-legged central character, but the whole era around the Great War. A fascinating read about the world during a devastatingly difficult time, and the dog who helped so many get through it. Enjoy it with a cup of tea by the hearth with your best friend at your side. --Maria Goodavage, author of Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine and Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States This book is about Muggins, a small white dog who played an inspiring role supporting the war effort during WWI. However, it is more than that. It is a snapshot of the people and the times on the home front. It also provides heartwarming insights into the nature of the human-canine bond. It is an example of fascinating historical detective work and great writing. A must-read for dog lovers and history buffs. --Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligence of Dogs"

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Grant Hayter-Menzies is a biographer and historian specializing in the lives of extraordinary and unsung heroes of the past, notably the role of animals in times of war. He is also literary executor of playwright William Luce. He lives in Sidney, British Columbia, with his dog, Freddie, and partner, Rudi. For more information, visit grantmenzies.wixsite.com/author.

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