Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers
worldwide…
In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled
across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 150 mile race across
the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the name ‘Gobi’, proved that
what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart, as she went step
for step with Dion over the treacherous Tian Shan Mountains, managing to keep
pace with him for over 100km. As Dion witnessed the incredible determination of
this small animal, he felt something change within himself. In the past he had
always focused on winning and being the best, but his goal now was simply to
make sure that his new friend was safe, nourished and hydrated. Although Dion
did not finish first, he felt he had won something far greater and promised to
bring Gobi back to the UK for good to become a new addition to his family. This
was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget with a roller
coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love that changed their lives
forever. Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope, of resilience and of
friendship, proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best
friend.’