A Dog’s Story

By Jotvinder Singh

This book is about the inspirational journey of Jotvinder Singh (fondly called Jojo), and his furry friends who led him to follow his passion, eventually making it a fully professional entity in the pet food market. Woof Yums, initially a start-up, was launched with the intention of providing a daily service of fresh and nutritious meals for strays and pets. What started as a passion soon turned into his life’s purpose as his bond with the animals strengthened over time (explaining his preference of animals over human beings!). He has been bestowed with The Most Promising Entrepreneur ‘19 award at Gurugram’s Achievers Award 2019. He has been honoured as Dilli Ka Dhakkad ‘19 (Big FM, Delhi), Skill India Business Award 2023, Haryana Garima Award 2023, The Better India and on several talk shows including All India Radio and Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO). The deadly first wave of Corona virus saw Jojo arrange 50 kgs of dog food daily for multiple days to feed 400+ stray dogs. His efforts have also been mentioned in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat (Dec’20).

• Language: English
• Publisher: 16Leaves
• Release date: Aug 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9788119376230

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A Dog’s Story

A Dog’s Story

Jotvinder Singh

(Jojo)

First Edition, 2023

Copyright © Jotvinder Singh, 2023

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Paperback ISBN: 978-81-19376-68-1

eBook ISBN: 978-81-19376-23-0

WebPDF ISBN: 978-81-19376-59-9

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Dedicated to

Shiro, the dog that changed my life

Acknowledgements

With immense gratitude and love to Honey, Jijo, Pari & Mankoo.

Special thanks to Shweta Kavishwar, for her invaluable help without which this book would not have been possible

Preface

With time I have realized I’m actually a Dog with my God.

I walk ahead confidently knowing my leash is in His hand. I find solace knowing He is beside me. Without him I’m restless and stranded.

I whimper to Him when hungry. And I lay on His feet when I need comfort.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

The Beginning

The Awakening

The journey

Embark

Enroute

Learning

Road Ahead

Moral

Introduction

"H ello, is this Woof Yums?" a young boy called in the evening when I was about to call it a day.

Yes

Hi, I was thinking if you could help me feed strays of my locality… there was a sense of anxiety in his tone. Sensing his apprehension -