Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life: Featuring Rodney, McMuffin and King Whacker

Featuring Rodney, McMuffin and King Whacker

By: Niall Harbison

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me.

Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story. Like the sweet gentle McMuffin who was found with many tumours and hours from death, only to be nursed back to health. She now lives with Niall and is a popular member of the pack. Then there is King Whacker – who escaped a vicious attack and is now ruling the nest living up to his name as the king of the all good dogs. And who could resist the puppy eyes of little Rodney, the beautiful dog with big paws who is melting millions of hearts around the world.

Originally from Dublin, Niall was the owner of a successful advertising company. After selling it, he moved to Thailand where his addictions – drugs and alcohol – almost got the better of him. One day he woke up in hospital, close to death, and realised that something had to change. And that was what spurred him on to start saving and helping street dogs. His aim is to help 10,000 street dogs.

This is his story.

©2023 Niall Harbison

Critic reviews

‘A redemptive story’ Sunday Express

‘It’s only in writing his book that Harbison has made the connection between being there for the island’s dogs … and the deep feeling of child abandonment’ Guardian

‘Hope is a lovely book about someone who has been lucky enough to find his true purpose in life’ Daily Mail

‘…hope in the unlikeliest of places’ Daily Express

‘It’s a gentle poignant read’ Irish Independent

Loved it!

I finished this audiobook in two days - absolutely loved it. Niall is a gifted writer - he makes you feel like you are exactly in the moment with his descriptive writing style. He’s also a wonderful narrator. I will recommend this to family and friends, especially those who may need a little lift.

Niall & Crew are Selfless

Everything from the way the book was written with the timelines and stories, along with the narration, deserves five stars. I pray for guidance, monetary support and community support for his mission.

Your book is saving my life

Your calming voice has been my lifeline as I lay sick in bed with covid. I’m incredibly depressed and it’s you and your mission that are giving me the strength to survive. It has given me hope.

Hope

Niall is an amazing, real individual who has truly found his passion in life. If we could I do that!!

Amazing, heartwarming, heartbreaking

I loved this book so much was amazing! Well written and touched my heart on so many different levels. Made me want to be a better person.