Biography & True Stories
June 2020
Just Gill
The Story of Gill Dalley, co-founder of Soi Dog Foundation
by John Dalley, Donna Freelove & Barbara Young
When John and Gill Dalley travelled from their home in Britain on a dream holiday to a popular holiday resort in Thailand, little did they realise that they would become involved in the tragic tale of a street dog called Naga. This fateful meeting led them to taking the life changing decision to swap their lives in rural Yorkshire and embark on new adventures in Phuket, dedicating the rest of their days to campaigning against Asia's dog meat trade and setting up the world famous Soi Dog Foundation. Life on this idyllic island proved only the beginning of a series of challenging life lessons for this "ordinary" couple as they faced their toughest years together. This touching true story reveals the experiences John and his beloved wife Gill shared from the day they first met to Gill's tragic death from cancer in 2017. Featuring a photo block and joint memories from Gill's diary and personal reminiscences from SDF UK President Donna Freelove. This extraordinary story of an extraordinary woman is the legacy of Gill Dalley. Her impact on Thailand's cats and dogs is unparalleled and we are in awe of her. Her work has been continued by John, who was recently awarded an MBE. Her story will inspire animal lovers worldwide.
