What was it like to be a dog or cat when the world was at war?
Pets, on the whole, do not write their memoirs. To find out, Clare Campbell had to search for accounts of those who entwined their lives with animals. She found stories - inspiring and harrowing - of animals under fire, of evacuated and homeless pets, of brave animals who provided comfort to humans while the bombs fell.
Thoroughly researched, and deeply moving, Bonzo's War gives a fascinating account and platform for the forgotten voices as yet unheard, caught up in a human conflict far beyond any animal understanding.
'A refreshing and unfamiliar perspective on the war . . . a heart-warming reminder of the unwavering loyalty and comfort these pets provided in times of fear.' The Lady
'A remarkable study of what it was like for pets during the Second World War. Clare Campbell has found both inspiring and harrowing stories of animals under fire.' Daily Mail