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Will You Take Me Home?: The brave rescue dog from the puppy farm who became a movie star
'A moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings' - Woman & HomeThe first book in the Paws of Fame series, which follows movie animal trainer Julie Tottman as she rescues, nurtures and transforms animals in need of a second chance into film stars.Pickles the Yorkshire Terrier has just had her litter of puppies taken away from her - who knows how many litters she's delivered and watched the same thing happen to. She's been left behind in an overcrowded, noisy and dirty barn. She's very weak and her body is burning all over from a painful skin condition. This has been her life for six years and it will likely never change. Or will it?Julie is a young animal trainer for the movies and is looking for a Yorkshire Terrier for a new film she's working on with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes. By chance, she hears of a puppy farm that has been raided by the authorities - the dogs were kept in appalling conditions and among them was a poor Yorkshire Terrier called Pickles. Julie doesn't know whether Pickles will be the right dog for the film, but she doesn't Pickles needs a safe home with love and care and Julie can give it.Will Pickles recover from the traumas of her past? Can she be the movie star Julie is looking for? And will Julie be able to make it in the world of movie animal trainers? Will You Take Me Home? is the moving true story of one woman and her dog.The second book in the Paws of Fame story - Rescue Me, about the abandoned Mastiff who went on to play Fang in Harry Potter - is available now
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2020
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October 13, 2022This book is about a yorkshire terrier who has been brought up on a breading farm where she is treat horribly and been made to have multiple litters of puppies for them to be taken away from her and then have her have another litter of puppies straight after without having a rest. Luckly the breaders get found out and the yorkshire terrier gets her forever home and will become a famous dog. Will she be able to recover from her past though?...
What I liked about this book is that it's a true story and it makes you feel what animals have to go through when there is cruel people in this world not all animals get their forever homes and get treated nicely like they should. What I also liked in this book is that each chapter is a separate stages of what the dog goes through to get a better life. This book made me very sad but also happy that the dog got a second chance at life.
In my opinion, I really enjoyed this book as it makes you realise what animals go through when they are not in the right hands. This book didn't disappoint me at all.
To summarise my review this is a really good book and opens your eyes to the nasty people that are out there. I would defenitly recommend this book but to adults as it's very sensitive but you will need tissues. I have rated this book 5 was a really good read.
What I liked about this book is that it's a true story and it makes you feel what animals have to go through when there is cruel people in this world not all animals get their forever homes and get treated nicely like they should. What I also liked in this book is that each chapter is a separate stages of what the dog goes through to get a better life. This book made me very sad but also happy that the dog got a second chance at life.
In my opinion, I really enjoyed this book as it makes you realise what animals go through when they are not in the right hands. This book didn't disappoint me at all.
To summarise my review this is a really good book and opens your eyes to the nasty people that are out there. I would defenitly recommend this book but to adults as it's very sensitive but you will need tissues. I have rated this book 5 was a really good read.
January 19, 2021
This was the first book by this author and my word with in three hours I had read it as so brilliant hooked to it straight away. Makes you think and had tears at times but with a happy part and sad again.
Pickles has been on a puppy farm for part of her life just having babies and when she’s rescued Julie collects her and can she bring her round and can pickles recover from her past and the trauma. Julie is looking for a movie star dog that she can train up and is pickles the person or not.
Well worth more than five stars.
Pickles has been on a puppy farm for part of her life just having babies and when she’s rescued Julie collects her and can she bring her round and can pickles recover from her past and the trauma. Julie is looking for a movie star dog that she can train up and is pickles the person or not.
Well worth more than five stars.
May 30, 2022
Enthralling story
Rescued from a puppy farm, after years of suffering, Pickles was adopted by an animal trainer. I liked reading about how her life changed as she flourished in her new home. I liked how love, both given and received, enriched Pickle and Jane's lives. This was an emotional rollercoaster that I really loved.
Rescued from a puppy farm, after years of suffering, Pickles was adopted by an animal trainer. I liked reading about how her life changed as she flourished in her new home. I liked how love, both given and received, enriched Pickle and Jane's lives. This was an emotional rollercoaster that I really loved.
September 6, 2025
Amazing dog
It always get to me when people mistreat animals. But it amazes me when a person is willing to regime and love one of these animals. With that love comes trust and love from the dog.
It was lovely to read about this beautiful and clever dog and the bond that was formed between them. Absolutely recommend this story to anyone who has a heart.
It always get to me when people mistreat animals. But it amazes me when a person is willing to regime and love one of these animals. With that love comes trust and love from the dog.
It was lovely to read about this beautiful and clever dog and the bond that was formed between them. Absolutely recommend this story to anyone who has a heart.
April 7, 2021
Start to end didn't put it down. Done in a few hours. Absolutely adorable story. Showing one of the many reasons you should rescue.. So many loving, smart dogs who need saved just like Pickles. A Yorkie has magical powers I'm sure. Any dog lover won't be disappointed by this book
July 31, 2021
This is a charming snd rather emotional read. The moment you meet Pickles and Julie , you get attached.
I loved reading about the training and film set side of their life , so interesting.
An easy read that I must admit had me in tears , but I don’t mind that .
I loved reading about the training and film set side of their life , so interesting.
An easy read that I must admit had me in tears , but I don’t mind that .
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December 7, 2022
It took me 2 and a half hours straight to read this book, never had so many tears whilst reading a book,
I love it, based on a true story, I recommend this if you’re a dog lover but it’s very emotional
I love it, based on a true story, I recommend this if you’re a dog lover but it’s very emotional
November 28, 2020
Such a beautiful and heartbreaking read from start to end could not put it down would recommend to every one whether your a pet lover or not. Love you Pickles x
May 28, 2021
Lovely story
December 28, 2021
Loved this book 5*
June 8, 2022
What a lovely story, joyously written, I could imagine everything and felt like I was there and knew Pickles. Heartbreaking ending . Many tears 😢 now to read Julie's next book
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August 30, 2022
Nearly bawled at the the end of the book .
June 18, 2023
Amazing book. Powerful and painful story.
November 12, 2020
Such a great read and a very emotional rollercoaster following the journey of Pickles the Yorkshire terrier. Highly recommend! Great job Julie 👍 (the animal trainer...or the author? 🤷)
October 19, 2025
Interesting & emotional to read how little Pickles was rescued and became a movie dog actor. Real page turner, especially now I have my own dog. Read in one sitting.
December 16, 2022
If like me you enjoy a true dog story, this is a must !
What a wonderful woman, and a wonderful little soul who changed each other’s lives.
A MUST read.
What a wonderful woman, and a wonderful little soul who changed each other’s lives.
A MUST read.
November 7, 2020
Very good 👍 was such a lovely read just such a cry at the end my heart goes out to the author of this book and her lose 😢
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