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Happy Ever After: My final journey with Gone Fishing - The instant Sunday Times bestseller
'Dogs live far more “in the day” than people. Each new day is a new joy to us, a fresh beginning, full of hope and promise. Even, or especially as we get older, we need to seize every opportunity that comes our way. We have earnt the right to be respected senior citizens – or top dogs.
I had no intention of fading away quietly, once my time was up on the riverbanks, so I set about exploring new ways to find my happy ever after. I knew there was more to life than lounging in bed all day – as attractive as that sounds – and I wanted to make sure I had rinsed every drop of life the world has to offer and licked the metaphorical bowl clean!
Take it from me – it sucks when you have to let go.’
In this, Ted’s final tale, he explores various roles for his impending retirement, in public service, the military and the voluntary sector, finding some more suitable than others. He also makes one final, and rather startling discovery about his precious briefcase.
Ted didn’t quite get to enjoy his retirement, so honour his legacy and make sure you find your own happy ever after.
I had no intention of fading away quietly, once my time was up on the riverbanks, so I set about exploring new ways to find my happy ever after. I knew there was more to life than lounging in bed all day – as attractive as that sounds – and I wanted to make sure I had rinsed every drop of life the world has to offer and licked the metaphorical bowl clean!
Take it from me – it sucks when you have to let go.’
In this, Ted’s final tale, he explores various roles for his impending retirement, in public service, the military and the voluntary sector, finding some more suitable than others. He also makes one final, and rather startling discovery about his precious briefcase.
Ted didn’t quite get to enjoy his retirement, so honour his legacy and make sure you find your own happy ever after.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2026
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October 5, 2026
Beautifully written with a mixture of funny, serious and sad moments. Ted was one amazing dog! Definitely read if you get the chance!
September 27, 2026
Such a moving book, many tears shed at the end. I’m going to miss this little guy and his take on the world 💔
We can all learn a lesson from this - be more Ted. I hope he’s having a blast with Dolly over the rainbow bridge. 🌈
We can all learn a lesson from this - be more Ted. I hope he’s having a blast with Dolly over the rainbow bridge. 🌈
September 26, 2026
Loved it!!! Will really miss this little guy.
November 3, 2026
The best and saddest of the 3, as Ted knows his time on earth is running down, goes on a journey of his life, to meet and reunite with old friends, visit his former shelter and looks at retirement homes and deals with other friends passing on as his time gets shorter
and of course it has the always fun but this time with more meaning subplot of ted trying to reunite with his briefcase
He will be missed
and of course it has the always fun but this time with more meaning subplot of ted trying to reunite with his briefcase
He will be missed
October 17, 2026
Loved this book by Ted. So sad that he’s now no longer with us, but glad he found his suitcase.
RIP Ted 😢
RIP Ted 😢
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October 18, 2026
Such a lovely, moving book. Loved reading all about Ted’s adventures. Will miss him. Rest in peace Ted 🐾🌈
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