About This Event

They steal our socks, disrupt our routines and somehow become the most important part of the family. Tony Parsons , Sophia Money-Coutts and Stephanie Howard-Smith explore the extraordinary relationships we build with our dogs. The chaos, comedy and companionship that comes with letting a four-legged friend into your life. From Tony’s moving portrait of beloved spaniel Stan, to Sophia’s hilarious and heartfelt journey with terrier with a talent for destruction, Dennis, they share stories of unexpected love, loyalty and the ways animals can transform us. They speak about family, change, healing and why dogs so often become the companions we never knew we needed. Chaired by Tiffany Murray . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.

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