Benson Kennedy- Not just any dog
The life and antics of a much-loved Waihi Beach Dog have been immortalised in a book by Nicky Mowat.
Benson, a black Labrador, would hang around the Flatwhite café and became noted for his foraging ability when it came to hunting out food. He lived a long life, finally moving on aged 15 years and four months.
Mowat said Benson “touched us all with his gentle nature and ‘cool dude’ attitude.”
Starting as a children’s book, Mowat said the tale evolved into something that adults could also enjoy by picking out the subtle humour arising from Benson’s colourful antics.
The book’s illustrations have been beautifully crafted by local artist Trish Coates.
The book can be purchased from the Flatwihite cafe, Waihi Beach Info centre, Waihi Beach Art Gallery and Paper Plus Waihi.
Profits from the book will go to the ‘Zippy fund’, at Franklin Vets in Waihi Beach, The fund assists dog owners with paying unexpected vet bills.
HC Post has two copies of the book to give way. To enter, simply go to our website hcpost.news and subscribe and give our Facebook page a like.
The winners will be announced in the September 4 paper.
