Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Very Big Heart

Loved this book and would definitely recommend to other animal lovers. Little Gobi and Dion were meant to be together.

It’s so refreshing to find a well- written novel with such a heartwarming message. It brought tears to my eyes and restored my faith in the goodness of people around the world. Gobi, you are a special little mutt.

I like this dog very much and this is a man who needs a dog. That said... The author went into China after his dog ignorant and unprepared and, seemingly, lacking curiosity about the the country. So much of what he experienced would have been easier for him if he'd educated himself ahead, but he didn't really know where he was going when he arrived at the race. At the end, I'm very happy to say, he does know where he has been and that is the nature of real travel, I think. I ended up feeling that Gobi is one of the luckiest -- and most lovable -- dogs in the world, but her owner needs some work. Gobi is definitely up to the task. It's a strong story but the writing doesn't live up to it.

I had ardently followed Dion and Gobi's adventure on social media from the beginning. I read about their friendship, and then was gutted to learn that (SPOILER ALERT!0 that Gobi had gone missing. I was elated to learn a few weeks later that (SPOILER ALERT) that she'd been found. I eagerly anticipated each "pupdate" that Dion posted on You Tube detailing the arduous process to take Gobi to the UK.I was excited to learn that their story would be made into a book, but I figured that it would be a rehash of everything that I already knew. Still, I wanted to support Dion and Gobi, so I happily pre-ordered it.Boy, was I wrong! Turns out the story has more twists and turns than I had ever dreamed of. Even though I knew that the story had a happy ending, there is still genuine, stomach turning suspense in the book, as forces so much larger than a man and his dog come into the picture. I have even more admiration for Dion than I had when I started the book, as their journey was so much more difficult and complicated than he'd let on in his social media postings and interviews.If you're a dog lover, there are many parts of the book that will bring you to tears, but even if you're not, you will still enjoy it. It's a very well written, insightful book about endurance and perseverance in the face of obstacles.I have pre-ordered the picture book for my year old niece and nephew. I want them to grow up knowing all about Dion and GobI! Also can't wait for the movie version, hopefully to begin shooting next year.

As a runner and an animal lover, I really enjoyed this book. A link to Dion and Gobi's story first popped up on one of my animal websites last summer (2016). Adorable... Nice story! I donated to the gofundme page. Then, I heard about Gobi going missing! I kid you not, I had trouble sleeping, I checked the internet every hour while she was missing, and my work probably suffered :-). When she was found, I sent out e-mails with the link to everyone I knew who was an animal lover. Then I followed the updates until she got to Scotland (LOVED the adorable sweater/jumper photos!), pre-ordered the book. I continued to follow the updates. Yay! The books (I ordered some as gifts) arrive! It absolutely did not disappoint. It was great to find out about Dion's background, as we will likely never know Gobi's. I like to run, but after running 2 marathons, I decided long distance beyond 1/2 marathons was not for me. However, it was interesting to hear about what drives these incredible endurance athletes and what they go through. The humanity and "fairness" and regard for the fellow competitors was amazing. Then, to have this feisty little dog join in. It shows how humans and people have so much to learn from one another, and how together we can all be so much more than we can be as individuals. It shows how common goals can bring people together.I loved the story. Oh yeah...I teared up more than a few times :-)

I have been following the Finding Gobi story since it first made it's way onto social media!! I was drawn in by the amazing bond that Dion and Gobi had made in such a short period of time.Dion was running a tremendous ultra marathon race in China when Gobi entered his life. She literally attached herself to his side and ran almost half of the race with him. What I love most about this story - and if you are an animal lover like me, I think that you'll agree - is that while Dion was racing, he still looked out for Gobi. It's incredible really! I mean, where did she come from? Why did she choose Dion? How in the world did she run half the race? Why had Dion decided to change his race strategy to help Gobi throughout the race? At what point during the race did Dion decide Gobi would be a part of his life always?I read this book in two days, I could not put it down. It's a story of a bond between Dion and Gobi....and after reading the book- I believe that this encounter was meant to be. Dion literally turned his whole entire world upside down to save this pup. I cried reading the book - partly because the story is so moving and I had been following it from the very beginning, but also because of what both Dion and Gobi had to endure. It's a story of love, dedication, and hope.I promise you that you won't be disappointed, it's a heartwarming story of a man and his best friend!!

Being a dog lover with a little rescue terrier similar in size and color to Gobi, I did enjoy the book and the author's commitment to bringing her home. As I finished the book, I held some reservations about the seemingly overwrought emotions he displayed, and extensive resources expended. A little over a year ago my son and daughter-in-law brought home their new little daughter, Mia Grace from China. Though 20 months old, she wore 9 months size clothing, was almost bald, and could not walk. Now just a year later, she is an energetic little toddler who is blossoming under the love of family and friends. I am happy for Deon and Gobi; I only wish there could be as much acclaim in bringing home orphaned, unwanted babies.