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WAG: THE MAG FOR DOG LOVERS SUMMER 2017

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At 17 years old, Scruffy was our oldest resident yet. Handed in to our Evesham centre when his owner sadly became too ill to care for him, sad Scruffy charmed our centre staff immediately, yet found it trickier to catch the eye of a potential new owner.

Following a rehoming appeal in Evesham’s local press, Scruffy was eventually adopted by Sarah and Matthew from Burton on Trent, and is now happily settled in his forever home with his adoring humans and a white-whiskered new best pal - 17 year old Sam the Jack Russell.

Says Matthew, ‘We are absolutely delighted to give Scruffy his forever home. We lost one of our dogs a few years ago and really wanted a companion for Sam, our elderly Jack Russell who’s been missing his best friend. When we saw the article in the paper we knew it was time for us to open our hearts to another furry friend.

Scruffy has settled in brilliantly. Within an hour of coming home he found his spot on the sofa and has already become part of the family. He’s such a sweet-natured dog. People should consider getting an older dog as they really are great fun to own.’

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Job title: Education and community officer (east London). I visit schools and run fun workshops to help children understand the duties of dog ownership, and how to stay safe around dogs.

How long have you worked at Dogs Trust?

Three years - it’s just flown by!

What is your favourite part of the job?

A lot of the children I work with are unfamiliar with dogs and many find them quite scary. It’s wonderful to be able to show these children a different side to dogs and just how fantastic they can be.

What is the Building Confidence Around Dogs programme? Can you really overcome the fear?

Our Building Confidence Around Dogs one to one programme isn’t a quick fix; we aim to teach children how to be more relaxed in the presence of dogs and to know how to respond appropriately in order to stay safe. Each programme is tailored to the individual child’s needs – and we have already seen some great results!

Why Be Dog Smart?

It’s so important that children know how to stay safe around dogs. Dogs are individuals, just like us, and can sometimes be worried by our behaviour. If we follow the Be Dog Smart rules then incidents between children and dogs can be greatly reduced.

Beware of disturbing dogs that are eating or sleepingEven if for fun, don’t ever tease a dog

Don’t approach a dog when there is no owner aroundOnly stroke a dog when the owner says ‘Yes you can’Get the dog to sniff your hand first, then stroke gently

Strange dog approaching? Stand still, look away, cross your armsMove calmly and quietly around any dogAll that hugging and kissing - you might like it, but not all dogs do!Remember all dogs have teeth - and know how to use them!Treat dogs with respect and they will respect you

Who is your beautiful dog?

Fudge, a super lazy Lurcher, who comes on most of my school visits. She usually naps in the classroom on her blanket, but she has been known to steal the teacher’s chair- much to the pupils’ delight!

A dog is for life,not just for Christmas®

Editor: Deana SelbyReaders’ Dogs: [email protected] High-res Jpegs only please!Designed by: Anthony Oram anthonyoram.com Cover Retouching: Rob Ison www.isonimages.com Print by: Eclipse Colour Print, managed by Red Mist

Thanks to contributors this issue: Emma Meaden, Sally Lucas, Lucy Jackson, Lucy Morgan, Tristan Lathey, Kayla Maryon, David McNaught, Julia Youd, Hannah Baker, Emily Mayer, Lee Paris, Sarah Graham, Catherine Davies, Isaac Trathen.

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MEET THE TEAM

We are taking bookings for autumn term school visits now! Get the new school year off to a flying start with a Dogs Trust school workshop, email us on [email protected] today!

ON THE COVER: Honey, one of our Sponsor Dogs, captured mid-roll by our Dogs Trust Bridgend canine carer, Rebecca Goins. Rebecca snapped Honey having a joyful wriggle in the sun – we think her smile is the sweetest thing. If you’d like to sponsor our sunny Honey please go to www.sponsoradog.co.uk

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OLDEST RESIDENT FINDS FOREVER HOME AT LAST!

Bard To The BoneNicknamed ‘the Woof in the Ruff’ by our Kenilworth staff, Rocco the terrier cross could be mistaken for that other,

better known, son of Warwickshire, William Shakespeare. The shaggy-maned beastie is thought to be a Pug cross, and is currently in need of a fabulous home; all together now, ‘Wherefore art thou, new home-eo?

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Scruffy cuddles up with Sarah and Matthew Scruffy adores new best pal Sam

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If you own a puppy under 16 weeks old, we would love to hear from you!

We urgently need pups and their people to join in a very important scientific research project, the first of its kind in the world, which will examine the behaviour, development and welfare of dogs from puppyhood right through to old age.

Our researchers need 5,000 puppy owners to regularly answer questionnaires about their dogs at various stages throughout their life. This information will allow us to investigate dog health and behaviour, and crucially, will help

us to develop recommendations on how certain diseases and behaviours can best be prevented. Besides asking owners to complete regular questionnaires, we will also offer owners the option of becoming more involved by collecting samples (such as brushed hair) from their dog.

In return, each puppy owner will become part of the Generation Pup community, receiving regular updates on our findings via our dedicated website and social media. You will also be contributing to the improvement of dog welfare for years to come! So to find out more, please go to www.generationpup.ac.uk

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Dog Free Zones? Just Say No!

GENERATION PUP WANTS YOU!World-first research project urgently needs more puppies and owners

In July we launched our third investigative report into the continuing abuses of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS).

Despite all of our efforts to raise this issue on the Government’s agenda, our investigation concluded that without a shadow of a doubt underage puppies are still being transported from Central and Eastern Europe into Great Britain to be sold as pets to unsuspecting members of the public, many without the appropriate vaccinations and with faked documentation.

Our investigators found vets in Poland and Lithuania willing to forge documents, transporters happy to bring underage puppies through the border and dealers in the UK selling puppies to the public under the pretence of them being home bred.

Tragically many of these puppies die as a result of the disease, malnutrition and dehydration associated with being poorly bred and transported on long journeys, often in filthy conditions, to Great Britain. We want Government agencies - not the ferry and train companies - to be responsible for the enforcement of PETS, and visual checks on all animals travelling under PETS, not just document checks.

To read our report, view footage of our investigation or to find out exactly how our Puppy Pilot scheme funds the costs of illegally imported puppies through quarantine and then responsibly rehomes them through our rehoming centres, please visit www.puppysmuggling.org.uk To date, we have rehomed nearly 600 underage puppies through the scheme.

Puppy buying tips

Here at Dogs Trust we would always recommend adopting a rescue dog, so to see some of our wonderful dogs who really need a home with a loving owner, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk. However, if you really want to buy a dog, always be sure to:

• Look for clues that the puppy was actually born and reared there, such as food bowls and bedding. If the puppy appears scared in its surroundings, it may not have been brought up there• Go and visit your puppy at least once• Be wary of puppies advertised with a Pet Passport. A puppy must be at least 15 weeks old in order to enter Great Britain• Check for any signs of illness• Avoid anywhere advertising multiple breeds of puppies• Spend plenty of time with the puppy. You should not feel rushed or pressured into making a payment• Make sure you see the puppies interacting with their mum, and that she is healthy and happy. Unscrupulous breeders are wise and often bring in ‘stunt double’ mothers

Puppy Smuggling:

A Tragedy Ignored

10 down, just 4,990 to go

Are you aware of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation in your community?

PSPOs can be brought in by local authorities and can exclude dogs from areas such as parks, beaches, fields and/or require them to be kept on a lead at all times.

So what can you do to help? We believe that dog owners should be represented fairly when consulting on PSPOs, and we need your help in informing us of any consultations in your community.

Visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/PSPO to download your consultation toolkit and ensure your voice, and the voice of your dog, is heard!

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Help transform the lives of illegally imported puppies.

Visit www.puppysmuggling.org.uk to get involved and support our

campaign for change.

She remembers: “I simply couldn’t resist. We’d always had dogs in our family and I just wanted to do what I could. I volunteered for quite a few years and then the manager’s job was advertised and I got it!”

Back in 1987 the staff consisted of just Amanda and one other person and one block of kennels. Today, on their 35 acre York Road site, the 30-strong team can care for at least 100 dogs, there is a dedicated puppy suite, a veterinary suite and the staff include specialist training and behaviour advisors.

Amanda says:

‘It’s so different today, it’s wonderful! Dogs Trust leads the way when it comes to kennel design and people so often comment on how quiet it is when they come because the dogs are so relaxed. We know so much more about what makes a dog happy and healthy than we did when I first started.

I’m never without a dog at home and since working here I’ve adopted them usually because they have some kind of health problem and tugged at my heart strings more than ever. My current dog, Clooney, happens to be blind and is absolutely gorgeous.’

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Leeds as centre manager Amanda Sands celebrates 30 years of finding homeless dogs their furry-tail endings.

Dogs Trust Leeds was originally based on a small site in Adel and Amanda would see and hear the dogs when she went to look after her horse in a nearby field. As a dog lover the temptation became too much and she started volunteering, doing everything from walking the dogs and cleaning the kennels to talking to potential adopters.

‘ 3 0 Y E A R S A G O I W E N T T O T H E D O G S – A N D I ’ V E N E V E R L O O K E D B A C K ! ’


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With his beady red eyes and twitchy little schnozz, Cedric the ferret provided a delightful surprise to our Shrewsbury staff when he was brought into the rehoming centre one day in March. Cedric’s guest appearance came after he’d been found at a roadside by the centre’s vet nurse, Sue Thomas, and she’d decided to bring him to the centre to scan him for a microchip – in the hope of reuniting him with his owner. Unfortunately the mustelid had no microchip, but luckily the centre’s other vet nurse, Naomi, fell for him and gave him a great home, with her own ferret, Dustin.

Top: Cedric the celebrity. Bottom: Sue’s dog Poppy wasn’t sure what to make of Cedric at first.

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Hello, I’m Arla!

I’m one of the sponsor dogs here at Dogs Trust and I’m here to tell you all about how people like you have helped change the lives of dogs like me.

I arrived at Dogs Trust Kenilworth after I was found straying in Wales. New people and places make me really nervous so I was a bit unsure at first - I soon started to relax when I caught a whiff of my carer’s pocketful of treats though!

My nervousness, and the fact that I’m not very good at sharing my toys, makes finding my forever home difficult. Luckily my carers understand my funny ways, and have all sorts of fun training games to help me overcome them. They put in so much hard work with my training, and they always make sure my kennel is cosy and clean so I feel safe and loved every day.

Dogs like me wouldn’t get this second chance at happiness without the help of our special sponsor pals. If you’d like to sponsor me, or any of my other doggy friends, then fill in the form on the back page flap and my human secretaries will get everything set up for you.

Wags and licks,

Arla xx

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Dogs Trust Basildon unveiled a new puppy playground offering the youngsters in its care a safe place to have fun and frolics. As part of their development programme, the play haven will be used to help the pups become more accustomed to the big wide world, offering them an exciting and secure place to play.

The first residents to trial the new playground were six French Bulldogs, two Dachshunds and a Chow Chow pup. Suspected to have been illegally imported into the UK from Central or Eastern Europe, the 15-week-old pups were intercepted and seized from importers at the borders. (See page 5 for details).

Lisa Cooper, manager of Dogs Trust Basildon, said:

‘We’re really pleased with the final result of the puppy playground, it’s a great addition to the rehoming centre, thanks to a generous grant from the John Slater Foundation. I think our staff are just as excited with the playground as the pups!’

Just a sofa full of puppers. Nothing to see here.

Summertime Blues? We Have The Cure! If this chesterfield-full of Bichons doesn’t spark joy in your heart then may we politely suggest you need to see a doctor. While the equation dog + human = happiness may not always add up, we can see that the benefits of owning a dog - even on a temporary basis - far outweigh the drawbacks.

Our Home From Home scheme is appealing for people to volunteer as foster carers who can provide care for some of our dogs who do not settle well in kennels, or who need a little peace and quiet in which to recuperate from surgery or illness. The dogs will still very much be available for rehoming on a permanent basis, but in the meantime, we prefer to keep them in a home where they can enjoy some R & R until their special someone comes along.

Crucially, we ask that the foster carer owns a car, and lives no more than an hour away from the rehoming centre. This is so they can bring their foster dog back to the centre should someone want to meet them with a view to offering a permanent home. Dogs Trust will provide all of the dog’s food and pay for any veterinary attention needed. The litter of Bichon pups (pictured) had been fostered at home by two of our wonderful foster carers for our Evesham centre, Julie and Mary.

If you’d like to find out more about becoming a foster carer please do call us on 0303 003 0000.

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Thinking of taking part in a running event this autumn? We have places in these fantastic runs.

• Simplyhealth Great North Run (13 miles, Newcastle) 10th September

• Scottish Half Marathon/10k 24th September

• Bournemouth Marathon Festival (5K/10K, Half/Marathon) 7th/8th October

• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon (London) 8th October

• Simplyhealth Great South Run (10 miles, Portsmouth) 22 October

• Santa Run (Victoria Park, London) (5K & 10K) December

• Dog Jog (5k) - Various locations & dates www.dogstrust.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/running-events/

• Tough Mudder - Various locations & dates www.toughmudder.co.uk/events/find-an-event

Run For Their Life!

For more details or if you have you own place in a run contact the Fundraising Team at [email protected]

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7 Letty looks worried, but once Sasha joins her among the hurdles she relaxes a little. Tamsin explains that Sasha must not pull the lead at all, and can best help Letty by providing words of encouragement and a treat. It’s essential the dog has the freedom to make a choice whether to do something or not - and that the owner should never force the dog into it.

With each tiny movement forward, Sasha praises her pint-sized pal. This process simply can’t be rushed - patience is key!

Dogs Trust Dog Schools are popping up all over the country - and everyone wants to get involved! Dog School coaches will help you and your dog forge a great relationship, based on trust and mutual understanding, so you can enjoy your everyday lives - together.

Lifestyle blogger Sasha Wilkins - aka @LibertyLndnGirl - and her miniature Dachshund, Lettice, enrolled in Dog School because she wanted to help lovely wee Letty feel more confident when accompanying her out and about in the capital.

4 Some dogs love to join in football games in the park, even when they are not invited; helping your dog to keep calm and carry on, despite temptation, will make walks less stressful for you, your dog - and the people around you. No more being dragged on to the pitch, or worse, feeling the burn of shame while chasing your ball-stealing beastie!

8 Success! Feeling braver thanks to her patient owner, Letty finally chooses to step over the hurdle. It’s one small step for Letty, one great leap forward for sausage-kind.

5 Dog School coach Tamsin plays with a tempting looking ball in front of Letty, while Sasha walks calmly towards it and then turns away.

Letty gets a titbit and a ‘good girl’ whenever the lead is loose and she looks up at Sasha.

Good ‘food manners’ are an essential dog life skill, especially if your dog is prone to leaping or pawing at passers-by with ice cream! Remember, most dogs crave their owner’s attention more than anything else, so use this as their top reward.

9 The dream team! Sasha and Lettice, so proud of their Dog School graduation certificate!

6 Letty can find new people and situations a bit scary, so to help Sasha read Letty’s body language, and help her feel more self-confident, Tamsin suggests they tackle the mini hurdles together. The aim here is not agility, it’s understanding.

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1 Ready Letty? Sasha and Letty practice walking together, while carrying a spoon of kibble from one side of the room to the other.

3 Didn’t spill a drop! By walking on a loose lead, without pulling, Letty shows she has learnt to be nice and calm around food.2 Sasha takes care to reward and

praise Letty each time the lead is slack, and when all four sausage paws are on the floor. Letty soon understands that keeping calm will always get her a reward, whether edible or verbal.

3 Lucy throws a treat, and Gatsby chases after it, Lucy then runs away and throws another one, which Gatsby chases. He has to keep focussed on his owner’s moves so he can earns his rewards – and enjoy a good chase at the same time. The more they play, the more Gatsby learns that ‘mum’ is fun!

4 But food is not the only treat – a good play with a toy is also a ton of fun for a dog like Gatsby! Lucy uses a rope toy to keep G’s attention. He doesn’t feel the need to zoom off to look for something more interesting, because suddenly his owner is the Queen of Funtimes!

5 Tamsin hides a few treats among the cones – allowing Gatsby to get active with his sniffer and his sharp Collie brain. This food search activity means all of his attention is focussed on the owner and the food – there is simply no need for Gatsby to chase animals for fun, all the fun is right here!

But you don’t need cones while out walking. Try asking your dog to search for bits of food hidden among tree stumps and logs when you are next out on a walk.

Tamsin is impressed – not once has the great Gatsby zoomed off over the horizon. Success!

2 Tamsin steps in to explain that for Gatsby, chasing is a strong natural urge, so it’s best not to stifle it, but to use it so that everyone is happy. By making Lucy the most exciting thing about every walk, Gatsby will soon learn that it’s in his best interest to chase her instead.


Dogs Trust Dog School is now available in 22 locations – visit www.dogstrustdogschool.org.uk - to find your nearest class. We offer five classes for just £50 (£40 if your dog is from Dog Trust or any other rescue organisation) and we will help you and your dog to have a better, happier relationship! Classes are kept to no more than six dogs per class, and we run different courses which are tailored to the specific needs of puppies, adults or rescue dogs. Bespoke training sessions, like Lucy’s, can be arranged with our Dog School coaches for dogs/owners needing extra help with a specific issue which has been identified in the class, and cost £25 for one hour with two coaches.

Lucy Wheeler - aka @Lucy_Fitness - and Gatsby took part in a specially tailored one-to-one session with our Dog School coach, Tamsin, because Gatsby, being a typical Border Collie, has a strong instinct to herd other animals, making him very unreliable about coming back when Lucy calls.

1 And he’s off! Lucy’s calling but Gatsby’s got far more interesting things to do than pay attention to his owner!

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Photo CompetitionSMILE! It’s photo competition time!

The winner will win a voucher for a fabulous cottage holiday worth £500 - thanks to our friends at www.dogstrustholidays.co.uk! You can choose from a range of over 15,000 holiday cottages and villas throughout the UK, Ireland, France and Italy. You can view the full range of properties by visiting www.dogstrustholidays.co.uk where you can browse and check availability.

The runners up will win an Instax Mini 8 camera, worth £60.

Send entries to: [email protected] Closing date for entries is 1st November 2017.

With your image, please send us your name, the names of dogs and/or people in the image, and the category you are entering.

We don’t want to see dogs chewing or chasing sticks (dangerous) or dressed up in clothes (most undignified). Bandanas, dog coats, collars are acceptable dog-wear; tutus, sunglasses and hats are not!

We accept digital images only. No prints please!

Entrants should be 18 years of age or over.

Employees or any other individuals connected with Dogs Trust and/ or members of their immediate family will not be eligible to participate.

Entry to the competition is restricted to two entries per person.

Competition is open to UK residents only.

Prizes can only be sent to a valid UK address.

Winners will be contacted via email and or by post and their name will be announced in the spring 2018 edition of Wag.

The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The competition will run from 26 July 2017 until 1 November 2017.

There will be no cash alternative to the prize offered and prizes are not transferable.

By entering the competition you agree to permit Dogs Trust the use and publication of your photograph without any limitation in time or territory.

Love dogs? Love taking snaps? We want to see your very best shots! The pics will be judged by our Chief Executive, Adrian Burder, and the winning images published in the spring 2018 issue of Wag. The star prize is a fabulous cottage holiday, courtesy of www.dogstrustholidays.co.uk and runners up will receive an Instax Mini 8 instant camera.

Enter your photos for these categories:

Best of Friends

The Great Outdoors

Bon Voyage!

The simple things

That’s entertainment

First prize!

Rules

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HOLYROOD DOG OF THE YEAR


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Methuselah MuttIs Charlie our oldest adopted dog ever? At 23 years old, terrier cross Charlie is a bona fide muttley Methuselah, and currently enjoys life pottering around the garden with his fellow rescued oldsters Lucy and Zack, both aged 12. The grey muzzled trio had all been rehomed from Dogs Trust Evesham by Stuart and Kim Smith of Malvern, Worcestershire, and while Charlie is now a little creaky in the legs, he still enjoys a weekly walk in the Malvern Hills.

Originally adopted when he was a sprightly 16 year old back in 2010, Charlie had been handed in to our Evesham centre after his previous owner had taken him to the vet to be put to sleep because there was a new grandchild on the way. Luckily, the vet contacted us, and the rest is (ancient) history. Says Stuart,

‘When we saw him we knew he was the one for us. We were looking for another dog to add to our family and when we walked passed his kennel he just had that look in his eye – we knew he was special. One of the staff told us how old he was and we couldn’t believe it. We just wanted to give him a home for the time he had left, and here we are seven years on!

He is definitely a spoilt lad and which is probably why he’s managed to live so long. He loves his home comforts, snoozing in his bed, tasty treats and coming on holiday to Cornwall with us!’

We think Charlie is the UK’s oldest rescue dog, but do you know otherwise? If your dog is over 23 please email us on [email protected]

In a year heaving with political machinations, from general elections to Brexit negotiations to leadership battles, it was the Holyrood Dog

of The Year competition which provided the defining moment in the nation’s socio-political landscape. The first ever winner of the competition was Maya, a four year old Border Collie belonging to Emma Harper MSP, who won because the judges were so impressed by the strong bond displayed by the pair. Emma Harper MSP,

“I am absolutely delighted to have won the first ever Holyrood Dog of the Year and so is Maya. She has definitely earned herself a biscuit after her

performance! We prepared for today’s event by giving Maya lots of exercise and a big bath.

While it’s a fun occasion this is also a great opportunity to discuss the importance of responsible dog ownership and animal welfare. I have three

dogs and all of them have been adopted from rescue centres.’

Leading the opposition in second place was Dogs Trust dog, Astra, a Bulldog competing with Bill Bowman, MSP for North East Scotland, with a place in the

(trophy) cabinet awarded to Cinder, a Terrier cross owned by Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray in third. The judges were Ruth Davidson MSP, Adrian Burder (Dogs Trust CEO) and Bill

Lambert (The Kennel Club.)

The Holyrood Dog of the Year competition is organised by Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club to raise awareness among politicians on key issues affecting canine welfare. Pawlitical pundits can look forward to our Westminster Dog of the Year competition, which returns in October.

Staff at our West London rehoming centre paid their respects to their longest-serving volunteer, Brendan White, who passed away recently. Dedicating the latter part of his life to helping homeless hounds, Brendan became an integral part of the team at the centre. Over a period of 11 years, since the centre first opened, Brendan generously gave up thousands of hours of his time to help us care for dogs. Jo Lloyd, assistant manager at Dogs Trust West London, said:

‘We have heavy hearts at Dogs Trust Harefield. Brendan’s passing is a huge loss to the rehoming centre and for his four-legged friends, who all desperately miss him. Brendan had such a special bond with our longer-term dogs, coming in to help us five days a week, without fail. He worked closely with our sponsor and longer-term dogs, walking and caring for them, fully embracing their individual needs and unique personalities. Brendan didn’t have many family members so he became part of our Dogs Trust family.’


IN MEMORY OF BRENDAN WHITE

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‘SPECIAL SOMEONE’Keep your eyes peeled for our brand new advert - Special Someone - which will be airing on TV throughout the summer! Highlighting the need for each of the fabulous our dogs in our care to find their ‘special someone’ to give them a great home for life, we’re hoping the ad will get people flocking to our rehoming centres!

The new advert stars Paddy, a Jack Russell Terrier cross, who was once a stray and had been cared for at our Evesham rehoming centre, before finding his forever home. But that’s all in the past - talented Paddy is now a full-time actor!

PART 2


NEWS Dog School Events

If you’d like to join a Dogs Trust Dog School seminar or family training class then visit www.eventbrite.co.uk or call the number printed beside the event below to book your place.

AUGUST

1 Family Education Sessions, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call 01132 814941

3 ‘Dogs and Babies’ seminar, Dogs Trust Merseyside, 7pm, £10. Call 0151 949 5524

3 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call 0771 565 4650

8 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call 0113 281 4933

10 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 2pm, free. Call 07387 141056

14 ‘Understanding separation anxiety’ seminar, Dogs Trust Leeds, 7pm, £10. Call 0113 281 4933


17 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call 07715 654650

18 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 2pm, free. Call 07387 141056

21 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 10am, free. Call 07387 141056


24 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call 07715 654650


SEPTEMBER

23 ‘Firework fear in dogs’ seminar, Dogs Trust Loughborough, £10. Call 01509 882316

25 ‘Firework fear in dogs’ seminar, Dogs Trust Darlington, £10. Call 01325 331431

28 ‘Firework fear in dogs’ seminar, Dogs Trust Merseyside, £10. Call 0151 949 5524

OCTOBER

2 ‘Firework fear in dogs’ seminar, Dogs Trust Leeds, £10. Call 0113 281 4933

VOLUNTEER JENNY AWARDED THE ARGUS MEDALDogs Trust has awarded Jenny Thomas, of north London, the Phyllis Mayer Argus Medal in recognition of her outstanding commitment to fundraising on behalf of stray and abandoned dogs.

Jenny has been a volunteer fundraiser for us since 1978. Over the course of 39 years, the indefatigable Jenny has raised in excess of £133,000 for our dogs, and last year alone donated £24,000 through the sale of stamps, postcards and foreign currencies. Using her network of stamp dealers and philately enthusiasts all over the UK, Jenny converts other people’s donated stamps and postcards into cash to help canines in need.

We use Jenny’s donation to sponsor kennels in four of our rehoming centres this year; in Bridgend, Darlington, Snetterton and West Calder. Speaking at the medal presentation in our London office, Adrian Burder, our chief executive, said:

‘Congratulations on joining an elite group of Argus award winners. You thoroughly deserve the accolade after so many years of dedicated fundraising for the dogs. We are indebted to you for all your hard work, I know how intensively you work sorting out hundreds of tiny stamps before hauling them to the car boots sales and dealers. You combine the patience of a saint with the tenacity of a terrier!’’

Jenny adds,

‘I would like to thank everyone concerned, I am very honoured to receive such a prestigious award. I am happy that my efforts have helped Dogs Trust by funding kennels to give dogs somewhere to call “home.”’

The Argus Medal was created in 1933 (by the National Canine Defence League, as we were then named), as an award in recognition of long and distinguished service by those who had devoted a great part of their lives to the cause of dogs. The medal depicts the incident, commemorated by poets and writers throughout the ages, where Ulysses, returning weary and unkempt from his wanderings after many years, is unrecognised by all save his faithful dog, Argus, who, lying neglected and in extremis, summons his last remaining strength to raise his head at the beloved voice of his long lost master.

NEW!

G I A N T S C H N O O D L E G A L L O P S

I N T O G L A S G O W !Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow were recently seeking a big friendly home for a BFG (Big Friendly Giant). The centre recently welcomed their first ever Schnoodle, aka ‘Massive Archie,’ who is a cross between a Giant Schnauzer and a Standard Poodle. At just eight months old, Massive Archie is 27 inches tall and weighs in at 42 kilos, and is exceptionally gentle and loves to play. When standing on his hind legs, Archie is 5ft 6in; the average height of a Dogs Trust Glasgow canine carer!

FEATURE

CAN’T GET NO SCRATCHISFACTION With his distinctive raven hairdo and elegant snooter, Domino the Saluki cross looks like Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. Domino, aka Ronnie Woof, was brought in as a stray to Dogs Trust Shoreham, where our vet staff spotted he was carrying unwelcome houseguests. Once he was treated for fleas he quickly settled down into kennel life. The rocker-resembling rover has since been rehomed, in a clear case of ‘you can’t always get what you want, but if you bark sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.’

Jenny is still collecting your unwanted stamps – please send stamps (used, new, old, modern, domestic, overseas, collections) and postcards to her: 15 Wentworth Avenue, Finchley, London N3 1YA.

Photos: Joe Morris

Photo: David McNaught

Separated at birth? Ronnie Woof, Ronnie Wood


READERS’ DOGSCOOLER THAN ICE CREAM, WARMER THAN THE SUN

VINCE - KENILWORTH

MARGAUX - DARLINGTON

‘Hi there, my name’s Shep! I found my new owners, Sheila and Paul, in Newbury and now there is nothing we like more than long runs on the beach. Followed by a good night’s sleep, to get ready to do it all again!’ Woof!

10 month old Dexter was very lucky the day 12 year old Theo spotted him at our Canterbury centre. At first Theo was a little nervous of Dexter, but quickly became more confident and after a few visits Dexter had found his new family. Now the best of friends, Theo says of Dex, ‘It’s nice to be able to walk him off the lead knowing that he will come back when you call him. Recently we took him on a car journey through Italy, France and Switzerland.’

‘Purdy is a p-awesome addition to our family! We love her to bits and we’re enjoying lots of fun family days out together. Recently Purdy discovered she was a fabulous swimmer and now we regularly catch her doing a few lengths of our pond. Thanks so much to the team at Dogs Trust Evesham for matching us with our perfect pooch.’ You are welcome, Sally, Maggie and Arthur - hope you are enjoying the wet dog aroma!

Tony who took home a puppy from Loughborough says, ‘Here is my little girl Beau, she has taken over our house and brought so much love with her. She is very much part of our family now. Thank you to Dogs Trust for bringing us together.’ Ahh….you are very welcome.

PURDY - EVESHAM

BEAU - LOUGHBOROUGH

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Wag veteran Gulliver meeting Jennifer White at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury. Now, all these years later we’re pleased to hear life is still good, ‘He is such a lovely natured character and a wonderful advert for all the good that Dogs Trust do. The photos were taken while on holiday in Cornwall and show him having a whale of a time.’ (Sorry!)

GULLIVER - SHREWSBURY

SHEP - NEWBURY

DEXTER - CANTERBURY

Mary tells Wag, ‘I adopted little Edie in January from Dogs Trust Basildon. She didn’t have the best start in life after arriving at the rehoming centre before Christmas with her mum and the rest of her litter. Edie is an absolute delight! She comes to work with me most days and is very popular on my train! It was love at first sight when I met little Edie, and for a very special reason, she was meant to be mine’.

Karen rehomed Buster, two years ago from Dogs Trust Basildon. Here he is now proudly displaying the rosette he won in the Best Crossbreed class at a charity fun day. As well as being the ‘dog the judge most wanted to take home’, he was also lucky enough to be on holiday on the Isle of Wight at the time!

EDIE - BASILDON

BUSTER - BASILDON

This Golden Oldie is Vince, who turned 15 in January. Despite having to take things a little slower these days he still loves a good run on the beach with owners Steve and Amanda who found him at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in 2005. Belated Happy Birthday, old boy!

Sweet Margaux is a remarkable 18 years old. Rehomed when she was three months old from Darlington by Roger and Andrea she has had a full life, lots of ‘jumping first, asking questions later!’ Now very much the dowager of the house, Margaux is still enjoying her gentle walks and the occasional lamb bone to crunch on.

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JOEY

BEAU

2017

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FUNDRAISING

Dogs of all shapes and sizes come through the doors at Dogs Trust, and sometimes they need a bit of extra help to be in the best shape possible when they leave our care. For some dogs, the solution lies in hydrotherapy, which we offer at our Basildon and Loughborough rehoming centres.

Conditions such as cruciate ligament damage and arthritis can be helped with hydrotherapy. Petplan® insurance covers hydrotherapy* when it’s recommended by a vet as part of a treatment plan for a condition they agree to cover. Hydrotherapy offers a gradual muscle strengthening programme that can reduce, or even negate, the need for surgery. And for a wee dog named Tilly, this is just what happened.

Pomeranian Tilly came into Dogs Trust Loughborough and stood out for all the wrong reasons. Not only was this (far from) little lady tipping the scales at 16.2kg (a comfortable weight for an adult Pomeranian is around 5kg) but she struggled to walk due to her hip dysplasia and arthritis, as well as having low energy levels.

Tilly headed straight to Claire, Dogs Trust Loughborough’s resident hydrotherapist. After having a course of 60 minute sessions, Tilly showed a clear improvement. Now, not only does she weigh a far healthier 7kg, she is enjoying longer walks with no signs of lameness. Happily, Tilly was rehomed to Loughborough couple Wendy and Chris, who decided that as Tilly enjoyed the hydrotherapy so much, they would make regular trips back to the centre so Tilly could continue to enjoy the health benefits - and the fun!

Every dog who walks (or doggy paddles) their way to a new home does so with four weeks’ free insurance from Petplan®. For those who go on to take out a full policy, Petplan® donates 10% of their premium back to Dogs Trust. Petplan®’s Covered For Life® policies ensure that dogs, like Tilly, who need ongoing treatment, receive the best possible care throughout their days. To find out more about how Petplan® supports us, visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/petplan

*Petplan® Insurance will cover ten hydrotherapy sessions, when recommended by a vet.

Petplan® is a trading name of Pet Plan Limited who administers the cover and Allianz Insurance plc who provide and underwrite the cover. Dogs Trust, through its trading division Dog Trust Promotions Ltd, is an Appointed Representative of Pet Plan Limited and is not part of the Allianz (UK) Group.

WAGGY THANKS TO PLAYERS OF PEOPLE’S POSTCODE LOTTERY!Wonderful fundraiser Libby Robertson, aged nine, made a tremendous effort by organising a grand charity ball in her hometown of Southend-On-Sea in March. She raised a phenomenal £3,250 for the dogs in our care at our Basildon rehoming centre. We caught up with Libby to find out a bit more about how she made it happen.

What did you do?

I organised a grand charity ball, comprising a champagne reception, three course meal, and entertainment; we sold 117 tickets. I contacted loads of local businesses to ask for donations for the raffle / auction - we got at least 40 gifts and raised £1,250 from the auction and £735 from the raffle.

Why did you choose to support Dogs Trust?

I just love dogs and I want all dogs to have a loving home.

What was the best bit about your event?

It was great fun, with lots of dancing and laughing!

Do you have any advice for anyone organising a similar type of event?

Just do it. People are amazingly generous and want you to succeed.

Libby is already planning her next fundraising ball. If you are planning an event like Libby’s, please contact the fundraising team at [email protected] for advice and materials to help make your event a success.

We are sending a huge thank you to all the players of People’s Postcode Lottery for the amazing funding we have received! Last year saw an incredible £2.4 million raised for our pups - this has gone towards the day-today running of our rehoming centres, and investing more in our training and behaviour work, as well as towards our education and communities teams.

To keep up to date with what we’re doing thanks to players, keep checkingdogstrust.org.uk Thank you again for all of the fantastic support and for making many tails very waggy!

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LIBBY’S HAVING A BALL!

Hydrotherapist Claire puts Tilly through her watery paces!

Welly boots, ballgowns and Greyhounds: Libby celebrates her success with our glamorous staff Nickie, Lucy and Maria – and Mr Marvellous.

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EVENTSKEY Meet us at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre Meet our dogs on the Dogmobile

Find your nearest rehoming centre here www.dogstrust.org.uk/our-centres/

We have so many great events coming up this summer - we would love to meet you! Ranging from fun days at our rehoming centres to a series of talks from experts on dog behaviour, we’ve got something you’ll enjoy.

JULY

30 Fun Day with Dogs Trust Loughborough, at Turnpost Farm, East Road, Wymeswold, LE12 6ST 10.30am - 4pm

AUGUST

2 Dogmobile at North Devon Show, Bridge St, Umberleigh LS21 IBQ, 9am - 6pm

6 Fun Day at Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am

6 Fun Day with Dogs Trust Newbury, at Park House School, Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NQ 12 - 4pm

6 Fun Day at Dogs Trust Canterbury, 11.30am- 4pm

7 Dogmobile at Tesco Newtonbreda, Newtonbreda Rd, Belfast BT8 6PZ 10am - 4pm

8-9 Dogmobile at Coleraine town centre, The Diamond, Coleraine BT52 1DE 10am - 4pm

10 ‘How to fly with broken wings’ children’s book workshop with the author, Dogs Trust West London, 1 - 3pm, free. Suitable for children aged 8-14. Booking essential, call 07841 215632

10 Dogmobile at Guildhall St, Londonderry BT48 6AA 10.30am - 3.30pm

20 Fun Day with Dogs Trust West Calder, at West Lothian College, Livingston 12 - 3pm

24 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Darlington, 1pm, free. Call 07742 628 073

27-28 Dogmobile at All About Dogs Show, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 0TT

31-1 Sep Dogmobile at Peascod St, Windsor, Berks SL4 1AA 10am - 4pm

SEPTEMBER

9 Dogmobile at Romsey Show, SO51 9LQ, 9am - 6pm

14 Dogmobile at Dundee City Square DD1 3BB, 10am - 4pm

16-17 Dogmobile at Paws in the Park, Kent Showground, Detling ME14 3JF

20-21 Dogmobile at Jubilee Square, Bolton BL1 1RZ 10am - 4pm

23-24 Dogmobile at Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW

24 Meet Dogs Trust West London dogs at the Chiswick House Fun Dog Show, Chiswick Park, Staveley Road, London W4 3ES

26-27 Dogmobile at Loughborough Market Place, LE11 3EA 10am - 4pm

OCTOBER

1 High Tea and Hounds, afternoon tea, music and behind the scenes at Dogs Trust Canterbury. Adults £10, Children (over 8) £5. 12.30 - 3.30pm Booking essential tel 01227 792328.

5-6 Dogmobile at Parliament St, (outside M&S), York, YO1 8NB, 10am - 4pm

8 Waggy Walk with Dogs Trust Bridgend, Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH

12-13 Dogmobile at High Town, Hereford 10am - 4pm postcode HR1 2AE

18-19 Dogmobile at Tesco, Victoria Close, Diss IP2 4JN, 10am - 4pm

21-22 Dogmobile at Countryside Live Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

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