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It was a few weeks before my own marriage, during the days when I was still sharing rooms with Holmes in Baker Street, that he came home from an afternoon stroll to find a letter on the table waiting for him.
I Am Troy, the Dog with Nine Lives tells the remarkable true story of Troy, a rescued Presa Canario who escaped death nine times.
Told in Troy’s voice, this moving memoir was written after his passing through spiritual animal communication with his human mum. We often hear that cats have nine lives – but Troy’s extraordinary journey suggests that one very special dog did too.
Each chapter recounts a moment when Troy’s life hung in the balance and explores how his guardian angel intervened at the eleventh hour. Alongside these narrow escapes, the book follows the emotional roller coaster Troy shared with his human mum: a journey shaped by courage, devotion and an unbreakable bond.
Troy’s story reveals the depth of the emotional connection between animals and humans, as well as the responsibilities they share toward one another. It will resonate with dog lovers everywhere, particularly those who have experienced the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved companion at the rainbow bridge.
Exploring animal spirituality and life after death, the book considers what may await our pets after they pass – and how those left behind can find comfort in believing that love and connection continue. It is a story of determination, hope, synchronicity, small miracles and the enduring power of love.
Above all, I Am Troy, the Dog with Nine Lives offers inspiration, empathy and reassurance to anyone who has ever loved and lost an animal.
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It was a few weeks before my own marriage, during the days when I was still sharing rooms with Holmes in Baker Street, that he came home from an afternoon stroll to find a letter on the table waiting for him.