The moving memoir of a writer—a biographer of historical
animals—whose life was forever changed when a rescue dog named Freddie
came into his life.
Rescued from a puppy mill in 2010, Freddie was a bright light in the
lives of his human companions and the ultimate muse for biographer Grant
Hayter-Menzies to explore the human-animal bond in his books. As Grant
helped Freddie overcome the fears and traumas of his early years,
Freddie in turn helped Grant through some of the most challenging years
of his personal and professional life. It was Freddie who inspired Grant
to shift the focus of his writing from human biographies to the notable
but forgotten lives of historical animals, who exhibited levels of
bravery and devotion rarely seen among people. Yet as Freddie sat
quietly beside his human’s desk as he wrote these books, little did
Grant know that Freddie was about to face the hardest battle of his
young life.
Freddie: The Rescue Dog Who Rescued Me is a heartwarming
tribute to a truly unique and loving canine companion. Tracing their
journey from Freddie’s adoption and socialization through his growing
bond with Grant to his devastating cancer diagnosis in 2020, this book
will resonate deeply with anyone who has every loved and lost an animal.
It reminds us of everything that animals can teach us about love,
loyalty, and courage, and is a call to action to end the unethical and
abusive treatment of animals everywhere.
