Joanne Jarvis, 47, who lives in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire with her husband and rescue animals is celebrating after the release of her debut book ‘Dexter’s Diary’ became a bestseller within hours of its release.

‘Dexter’s  Diary’ shows the unbreakable bond she has with her beloved Dalmatian Dexter, as she sets out on her mission to get us all to treat animals with more kindness and give them the respect that they deserve.

The book went straight in at Number 1 on the Amazon bestseller charts in hot new release in Dog Care, and also within an Animal Care & Pets Care category.

Joanne said: “There is something for everyone in the book it will make you laugh, cry and think. I knew I had to share Dexter’s memoirs and our journey of love, devotion, personal revelation and change. Dexter taught me what being with an animal soul mate really meant – he supported me, guided me, predetermined my destiny and opened wondrous, enchanting doors.”

For many years, Joanne was a very successful accomplished manager for an international company living a hectic lifestyle often working  long hours. Joanne was mindful of this and waited until the time was right and family circumstances would allow before getting a dog.

Any pet is a lifelong commitment which Joanne and her  husband Richard fully understood and appreciated when they decided to get a dog – they had both always loved animals as they both had pets growing  up. In fact, they had met as teenagers because of their dogs when they were on holiday in West Wales with their respective families.

Joanne said: “Richard’s dog Sumo was a charismatic character and romanced our dog Lucy. They were a unique couple for sure - Sumo was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Lucy a Golden Retriever. Their connection and interaction led to our friendship and romance. We were young back then and this was long before mobile phones. After the holiday, we kept in touch by letter mostly and somehow managed to arrange for our families to be at the same place at the same time the following summer.

“I didn’t see Richard for a few years after that (he lived in Cwmbran in Wales) but we did write and spoke on the telephone. Richard came to Cheshire to visit on his motorbike when we were in our early twenties. An old romance was rekindled and we soon became a couple. Sumo and Lucy were delighted as we alternated between houses.  We have now been married for 23 years. All our married life, we had been waiting for the right time to have a dog, we waited a long time for Dexter but it was well worth the wait." 

Within the book, Joanne shares the ups and downs along with the emotional and physical highs and lows of their life and adventures together, from happy puppy tales, funny stories and wonderful times, through illness, heartache, saying goodbye and honouring Dexter with a compassionate, fitting farewell. Leaving a lasting legacy and offering a heartfelt, uplifting remarkable ending – this real life, thought provoking story demonstrates the transformative impact of animals in our lives.

To find out more please visit www.jjangels.co.uk

Joanne’s best-selling book ‘Dexter’s Diary is available for download from https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081LFDWS1