First book ever to make me cry!

This is a wonderful story, well written, beautifully narrated. I've never had a book move me emotionally before, not the way this one has. Poppy was clearly a canine marvel, truly special, and as with any truly special being, taken all too soon. Michelle is clearly a very selfless and dedicated lady. I am in awe of her and her team and what she has created, not least of which is a window into life on the streets. Buy this book, you will not be disappointed and then when you've read it (or like me, listened to it) donate to the deserving charity, I intend to. Congratulations Michelle, this is not only Poppy's legacy, in decades to come, yours also.

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Emotional journey

Absolutely loved it. An emotional rollercoster. Everyone should read it. If you weren't already doing something to help DOTS, this book will convince you to start.

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High Praise for the Author!

'Poppy the Street Dog' by Michelle Clark
Genre: Animal Rights & True Story

About the Book: This is a true story about how Michelle has dedicated her life to Dogs living on the streets. In addition, when she became an outreach worker for the homeless; she met a wonderful dog called Poppy. Poppy inspired Michelle to create the ongoing project 'Cause 4 Paws'.

My Review: Michelle is such an inspiration! The way she has dedicated her life to helping the homeless and supporting dogs in need is remarkable. I have no idea how she has managed to dedicate that much time of her life and how she was able to afford everything that was involved. Yet, I can only wish I could make that sort of positive difference in my lifetime. Michelle clearly shows how the bereavement of a furbaby can be just as painful as of a human.
The book is clear, a good balance of show and tell and no over description.
I praise the author for showing awareness of how wonderful the breed Staffordshire Bull Terriers is and how they are unfairly stigmatized. Also, I praise the author for showing awareness of the complexity of homelessness and how life can change in an instant.
This story took me on a huge emotional rollercoaster, it evoked many emotions and I was brought to tears at least once. The ending was beautiful and I would love to hear more from this author in the future.

Triggers - Bereavement, homelessness, Alcholism, illegal Drugs and prostitution.

If you know anyone (or are someone) who has any prejudices towards people who are homeless or how bereavement of furbabies can be just as heartbreaking as of a human - I urge you to read this book.

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A very heart warming and eye opening book.

As people who know me know and as i may have said in past reviews I am not a fan of biagraphical books, however now and then I find something that interests me and that makes me make an acception to the rule.

Dogs and animals are a passion of mine so this story caught my interest as dogs that help people interest me due to having been lucky to own two guide dogs.

Michelle's and Poppies story was captivating from the start, this was not just the story of Michelle and Poppy however I gained a lot of insites into how dog owners who live on the street have such a special bond with there dogs and the other way round. It reminds me of the bond a grate partnership between an owner and there guide dog can have. I learned a lot about homeless people I did not know such as the difference between genuaine rough sleepers and people who might be faking. The importance of not judging someone as we don't know the cercomstances that brought them into that kind of life.

This was a very eye opening and enspiring book and it is wonderful to read about how Poppy helped Michelle start up this wonderful charity. If more people could take a leaf out of her book and help others the world would be a far better place both for people and animals.

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