Gobi (dog)

[2] After finishing the race, Leonard began a crowd funding campaign to raise £5,000 to bring Gobi back to Edinburgh from China.

Leonard and his wife Lucja committed to donate the extra funds to welfare organizations that care for stray dogs.

With a search party made up of volunteers, Leonard combed the city with reward flyers and social media until the dog was found.

Leonard has now brought Gobi home to Edinburgh after the four month quarantine in Beijing required by UK law for unregistered strays was completed by January 5, 2017.

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[10] In February 2017, Irish singer and songwriter Fiona Kennedy released a song titled "Gobi" in her album, 'The Beach'.

"[12] On March 13, 2017, Twentieth Century Fox announced that it was developing a movie based on Dion Leonard and Gobi's extensive journey together.

[14] In June 2017, Gobi was invited with Leonard to present Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards at Holyrood Palace alongside Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.