Max the Miracle Dog to be immortalised in new book in 2024

Kerry Irving credits the dog for saving his life after he was left in agonising pain and depression following a car crash.

Max was adopted by Kerry in 2006 and gained worldwide fame when videos of his walks in the Lake District were posted on Facebook, which led to him memorably meeting the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The therapy dog was later immortalised in his hometown with a bronze statue and in 2021, he became the first pet to be given the PDSA's Order of Merit, known as the animal OBE.

Max and his statue (Image: PA Media)

Mr Irving published his first book - Max the Miracle Dog: The Heart-warming Tale of a Life-saving Friendship - in February 2020.

Sadly, just one week after developing a brain tumour, Max passed away in April 2022.

After his passing, Mr Irving wrote: "This small dog with the waggy tail and hugest of hearts gave love and hope to thousands of people worldwide.

"Max's legacy and story will continue to grow and inspire for many years to come. Every day gave us memories and every step with you beside us was a privilege.

"When you see the orange glow of a sunrise or a sunset, think of Max and he’ll be there. Our hero, a true legend, the world's most loved dog."

The Keswick locksmith has now written a new book paying tribute to the much-missed dog. 

Forever Max: The Lasting Adventures of the World's Most Loved Dog will be released on April 11, 2024. 

Forever Max sees Kerry and his trusted companion take on their final adventures around the Lake District, from providing joy to those stuck inside through lockdown to adjusting to Max’s twilight years, helped along every step of the way by fellow spaniels Paddy and Harry.

Following on from the bestseller Max the Miracle Dog, this tribute celebrates a much-loved, much-missed dog and his legacy.

The book costs £20 and is available for pre-order in January.