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Partners for Life

Partners for Life

by Penny Vincenzi (Author), Jane Bidder (Author)

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    Hardcover 2002

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Synopsis

'Partners for Life' tells the stories of twelve disabled people whose CPI-trained dogs are for them in extraordinary ways making their lives happier and more fulfilled. CPI is a registered charity that helps disabled people to enjoy greater independence with the help of specially trained dogs. CPI dogs are among the most specialised and highly skilled dogs in the world, capable of responding to over 100 commands from calling a lift and withdrawing cash from a cash-point to taking prescriptions to the chemists. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to CPI.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 160
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 29 Aug 2002
ISBN 10: 0752847473
ISBN 13: 9780752847474
Book Overview: Foreword by best-selling author Penny Vincenzi 'The Dog Listener' meets David Pelzer Launch to coincide with Crufts 2002 'CPI is a wonderful charity. This is an inspiring collection of touching stories showing the bond between man and heroic dog' Jilly Cooper Beautifully illustrated CPI has received much media attention in recent months, featuring on the Animal Planet Awards, Pet Rescue, Animal Hospital and CNN

Media Reviews
Plenty of coverage in the pipeline including an article by the author in theEVENING STANDARD, a feature in the SUNDAY PEOPLE and a colour feature in theDAILY MAIL 'WEEKEND' section. Also, the WESTERN DAILY PRESS are doing a double-page spread on one of the contributors in their local area. Specialist magazines are really supporting the book, with reviews set to appear in pet publications including the Battersea Dogs Home's PAWS MAGAZINE, PRO Dog, the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) magazine, PETPLANET, DOGS TODAY, DOG WORLD, CANINE PRESS and DOG TRAINING WEEKLY. A short story by Jane Bidder has appeared in MY WEEKLY, 15 March 03. Allen Parton and his dog Endal appeared at Harrods before Christmas 02 and they signed copies of Partners for Life. The books will also be on sale at Crufts 2003 and some of the contributors to Part
Author Bio
Jane Bidder is an experienced author and freelance journalist. She has written extensively for a number of newspapers and magazines including 'Family Circle', 'Good Housekeeping', 'The Times' and the 'Daily Telegraph' and currently writes a regular column called 'Family Matters' in 'Woman' magazine. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her family and their dog, Beano. Penny Vincenzi is the acclaimed author of nine novels, including, most recently, the bestseller 'Something Dangerous'. She has been involved with CPI since its inception in 1992.