Her voice sounded kind and she gave me a lot of fuss. When Jenny enters her new home, she has no idea what to expect, but she quickly realises that she has come to loving people.

In fact, Jenny is destined for a life of total devotion to her mum . First, Mum patiently trains her to perform the usual dog commands like sit and fetch . But as time goes by and Mum’s condition worsens, Jenny has to understand her new needs and to adapt to them. Jenny develops a special sense - she knows how Mum is feeling and she knows how to look after her.

In return, Mum bestows on Jenny the love that she deserves, and cares for her with the same devotion. They become soulmates, a source of comfort for each other. On the occasions when Mum goes into hospital, they are both upset by the separation, but, oh, the joy when they are back together again and can share their tea and biscuits once more.

This remarkable story, written from a dog’s point of view, is both moving and inspiring, especially to anyone who understands a dog’s capacity for communicating with humans in a way that even other humans cannot do.