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Hold me closer,
tiny barker
Find out about our support
for adopters this summer
and beyond!
WAG: THE MAG FOR DOG LOVERS: SUMMER 2019
WAG Welcome WAG News
From the editor... All the news that’s fit to bark!
One of the great joys of being a dog owner is
FUN-TASTIC BEASTS AND
Editor: Deana Selby
Readers’ Dogs: wag@dogstrust.org.uk
being able to share your feelings of happiness, High-res Jpegs only please!
moments of humour and that old chestnut ‘am
WHERE TO FIND THEM (clue: at Dogs Trust)
Designed by: Anthony Oram
www.mro.design
I doing this right?’ with your fellow Print by: Eclipse Colour Print,
dog owners. That sense managed by Red Mist
of camaraderie you get Thanks to contributors this issue:
Many thanks to Emma Meaden,
These fantastic beasties are all loving their
from being in the ‘dog Julia Youd, Kayla Maryon, Rose Fellowes, time at Dogs Trust rehoming centres - but
Tristan Lathey, David McNaught,
club’ is something pretty Gemma Smith, Megana Nedungani
what they’d really, really like is a wonderful
special. From ear-cleaning Reg charity nos. home of their own! 0303 003 0000, or
(no need); to feeding the 227523 (England and Wales), visit dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming
SCO37843 (Scotland) 20057978 (Ireland)
correct amount (follow the All photos taken by our talented staff!
Editorial address:
manufacturer’s advice, not Dogs Trust, Clarissa Baldwin House,
17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ
your dog’s); to exactly how To keep up to date with how we collect
to stop a muddy spaniel and use your personal data visit
www.dogstrust.org.uk/privacy. At any
gleefully wiping itself time you can change how we contact
you. Simply get in touch with our friendly
on the walls every time Customer Services team and they’ll get Buddy at Dogs Trust
Bridgend (Julie Ace)
he comes back from any changes made for you. Call us on
020 7837 0006, visit www.dogstrust.org.
a rainy walk (learn uk/keepintouch/ or write to us at Dogs
Trust, Clarissa Baldwin House, 17 Wakley
to embrace dark grey Street EC1V 7RQ
paint as your new interior
design must-have) the moral support I’ve ON T H E C OVE R
Megana and Mabel enjoying the sunshine,
had from my fellow dog owners has been by James Lincoln. Mabel, a five-month-old
invaluable. Dogs Trust is now also offering crossbreed (a delicious Shih-Tzu/Spaniel/
Terrier cocktail) was recently adopted from Dustin the Lurcher high fives his carer
support for anyone adopting a dog from us, our Canterbury rehoming centre by Gemma, Donna, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury (Emma Cox)
and our expert staff will make sure you are our head coach at Dog School London.
Megana wears two hats for Dogs Trust; she’s
helped every step of the way through our our senior coach in Dog School, while also Benji at Dogs Trust Marlie at Dogs Trust Basildon (Lauren Killeen)
post-adoption support service. We know offering one-to-one help for anyone who LARGE PRINT AND Ilfracombe (Jo Booth)
dog ownership has its moments, but we’re needs advice about their adopted Dogs Trust
dog’s behaviour – all part of our post-adoption AUDIO AVAILABLE!
here to make sure a dog really is for life. support service! See page 6.
Large print and audio versions
of Wag are now available, please
This issue of Wag explores the milestones email Wag@dogstrust.org.uk
and the highs and lows of dog ownership. or call 020 7837 0006 to
request your copy.
From the bereaved minister whose dog has
helped him cope with his grief; to the police
dog, a former stray, who helped his owners dogstrust.org.uk
uncover a huge drug haul; to the excited For more photos, news, videos Chequers with his carer
Hayley at Dogs Trust Tigger at Dogs Trust Kezzie at Dogs Trust
first-time adopters who loved taking their Dogstrust.org.uk/wagmagazine
Darlington (Francesca Gent) Ballymena (Emma Martin)
Salisbury (Stuart Lanham)
new dog on their first day trip. There are as Instagram:
@dogstrust
many different aspects to dog ownership as Send us your Dogs Trust dog
there are stars in the night sky. I hope this using #MyDogIsForLife
issue of Wag helps you embrace them all! Twitter:
@dogstrust
YouTube:
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Facebook:
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Phone:
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Luigi at Dogs Trust Glasgow Jake with his carer Jasmine Rosie and Jim at Dogs Trust
Deana Selby Email:
Hunter at Dogs Trust Leeds (Amy Carlin)
(Heather O’Connell)
at Dogs Trust Loughborough Leeds (Kevin Johnson)
(Heather Cook)
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- IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
This dog knows how to party – check out Casper, who recently Alex the terrier is still looking for love, despite having lost
celebrated his 11th birthday with his favourite canine carers, Kirsty his eyesight overnight.
and Helyn, at Dogs Trust Glasgow. Alex arrived at Dogs Trust Evesham last October
and instantly became a favourite with his canine
Cutie pie Casper has spent more than 1,000 days in the care of our carers. One morning, staff noticed that he was
Glasgow rehoming centre and hopes his 11th birthday will bring new bumping into things. He was rushed to the vet, who
hope of finding his forever home. As well as getting lots of new toys referred Alex to a veterinary eye specialist, where
to play with, Casper’s fave carer Kirsty also baked him a very special it was confirmed that Alex’s sudden blindness had
birthday cake, made from dog-friendly ingredients, of course. been caused by detached retinas.
Despite this sudden shift in health, Alex has
Casper absolutely loved it and even though he wasn’t given candles to adjusted incredibly well and his ‘guide humans’ -
blow out, he and his canine carers definitely made a wish that he would his canine carers - have been helping him by make
find him a suitable new home soon. his daily life much more predictable. Affable Alex is
around five years old, playful, friendly and would love to
Sandra Lawton, rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Glasgow, said: live with a new family where he can be the only pet in the
home – a home where the furniture is rarely moved around.
‘We like to make a fuss over dog’s birthdays, especially those like Casper, who If you can see Alex being part of your world then please
have been with us a bit longer. All our canine residents deserve to feel loved call Dogs Trust Evesham on 0303 003 0000. Watch him having
and nothing provides this more than spending time with your favourite people, fun with his carers here dogstrust.org.uk/alex-evesham.
Photo:
enjoying some delicious home baking.’
Joanne Bennett
Since having his party, Casper has moved into our special old dogs’
Muttley’s
home, Oakfield, which is part of our Shrewsbury rehoming centre.
Photos: Please call Oakfield on 0303 003 0000 if you think you can give
Kayleigh
Casper the retirement home he would dearly love to have. You can
Docherty
see more of Casper here www.dogstrust.org.uk/casper
DOGGED Milestones Have you recently welcomed the pitter patter of tiny (or
DEBATES
If you’re fascinated by dog behaviour and would
massive) paws? Why not celebrate your new companion’s
milestone moments by buying this new #MyDogIsForLife
set of 21 greeting cards, designed to help you commemorate
special milestones with your new dog!
love to learn more – join us at the Dogs Trust
‘The State of The Art of Dog Behaviour - From Costing just £7.50 for 21 beautiful cards packed within a
Science to Practice’ conference! To be held on 18 chic little box, each card has a space where you can fill in
- 19 October at Oxford Town Hall, the conference the date for when your new pal reached a major (or minor)
speakers will cover both fundamental and milestone in your lives together, such as their ‘first vet visit’
applied aspects of dog behaviour and training, or ‘first walk in the woods’ and ‘first time I came back to my
presented by a range of internationally recognised name.’ The cards will also make a wonderful gift for any
experts, including our head of professional new dog owners in your life. All profits from each sale will
development in canine behaviour, Dr Helen Zulch go towards helping the dogs in our care. Available now from
from the UK, Europe and the USA. Please visit www.ebay.co.uk/usr/headofficedogstrust
www.dogstrust.org.uk/behaviour19 for costs
Photo: Martin Phelps
and the full speaker list. Don’t forget to tag us @Dogstrust on Insta if you love your
first card set!
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❷ We’ll call you! ❹ Fido Films
I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU To take the hassle out of calling us, we now offer a series
of follow up calls to check in on our dogs and see if there is
Dog School is available in 30 locations around the UK, but if
you can’t get to us in person/in doggo, the next best thing is
WHEN THE DOG STARTS TO BORK! anything we can help with. Anyone adopting a Dogs Trust
dog will automatically receive a phone call from a member
of staff two days after they brought their dog home, asking
our Dog School films. Covering everything from helping your
dog learn how to not jump up at people, (even though they are
really pleased to see them) to getting your dog to settle down
how they and their new woofer are getting along. Then, if quietly when you’re out for a cappuccino, you’ll find everything
Let’s be honest, very few things in life go exactly according to plan. they agree, we will also contact them at two weeks and four you need to know right here dogstrustdogschool.org.uk/
That’s why at Dogs Trust we promise to be there to help you and your months after Rovella first sproinged/tiptoed through their
threshold. Hopefully, everything will be going swimmingly,
training/. If films are not your thing then there are also plenty
of articles to read too.
adopted Dogs Trust friend get along just fine together. but just in case it’s not, we can offer all of our usual behaviour
support. ❺ Return to sender
Photos: James Lincoln ❸ Back to School Finally, you can be assured that if you choose to adopt a dog
from us, you know that if you can no longer look after then
Ensuring you and your dog can enjoy life together with he will always be welcome back at Dogs Trust. We will do
minimum fuss and maximum fun is what Dogs Trust Dog everything we can to make sure your lives work smoothly
School is all about. We’ll help teach you how to teach your dog together – but if your life hits an unexpected bump in the road
all the skills they need to settle down nicely at a café without then we’ll happily welcome Rover/Rovella back into our care.
bugging you, walk through the park without stealing picnics
or getting into a bark-off, stroll on the lead and generally not
be freaked out by new experiences. Classes are open to all
dogs, not just Dog Trust ones!
Dog School classes are kept small so you can get plenty of
one-to-one attention with our coaches, and we have specially
tailored classes to suit puppies, adolescents, adults and rescue
dogs. All members of the family, including children, are
welcome - check out www.dogstrustdogschool.org.uk to find
your nearest class.
‘Good afternoon Dogs Trust, how may we help you?
Yes, this bandana is divine, thank you for noticing.’
Photo: Wendy Lovatt
Here’s our Dog School coach Megs helping Mabel’s owner to
teach her how to walk nicely on the lead. Dog School is just one
of the ways we can help you and your dog form a bond for life!
And because we love dogs just as much as ❶ Call me! 0300 303 3738*
you do, we understand that there will be Our dedicated Post Adoption Support hotline can get you
days when Rover/Rovella’s manners leave the help you need - you’ll be directed to one of our specialist
a lot to be desired, or you may feel a tad behaviour teams, either in our rehoming centres or at head
office. They will call and talk through in-depth plans for you
worried when they start doing that strange to put into place to help your dog show you just how well
thing again. If yours is a former Dogs Trust they can behave. We keep in touch with one or more calls, as
resident, there are things we can do to help many as you need, and we may offer a face-to-face session
when it might be of more help. For behaviours that are more
both of you. Because when you adopt a Dogs challenging, we now also offer a referral to one of our clinical
Trust dog - even if Rover/Rovella crossed animal behaviourists who offer home visit consultations.
your threshold over 15 years ago - we really * Or email us - we like that too!
mean it when we say ‘a dog is for life!’ postadoptionsupport@dogstrust.org.uk
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Canine Lifelines
because sometimes all you need is the love of a good (rescue) dog
The therapeutic benefits of simply being with a dog are
well-known to most dog lovers, but some dogs just seem
to have that little bit of extra specialness about them. From
the Baptist minister who was rescued from loneliness by
his loving Lurcher, to the overweight man who reversed his
diabetes thanks to his cheeky Charlie boy, Wag met with two
very different dog owners to find out how their hounds have
provided the pick-me-up they so badly needed.
In the early weeks of his bereavement, Richard visited Dogs
Trust Newbury, initially to look for a German shepherd dog.
However, after several trips to the rehoming centre with no
suitable German Shepherds ready for adoption, he spent some
time looking for other breeds he felt might fit with his lifestyle.
Richard explains,
Interviews by Kayla Maryon Ginny’s a tonic ‘I spent several weeks looking for a dog to share my home with
me – but to no avail. However, on January 19th, that all changed.
I spotted Ginny and was drawn to her instantly. There was
Photos: Clive Tagg something about the quietness of this stunning creature that spoke
to me, and I perhaps saw some of my own sadness reflected in her
beautiful amber eyes.
‘I chatted her history through with the rehoming team and found
out that just like me, Ginny had found herself adrift in a place she
didn’t expect to be, with no one by her side - but she was ready to
make a new start.
‘During such an emotionally vulnerable time, a nervous dog
wouldn’t have been suitable for me, but I needed a dog that would
be able to offer me companionship, loyalty and be able to come
with me to church, so needed to be happy to meet strangers and
have a gentle fuss. We agreed that Ginny could well be the one for
me and I adopted her.
‘In the days before I brought her home, my excitement began
to mount but so did my anxiety. I began to worry about the
tiniest thing, from where the dog’s bowl should be kept to where
she would sleep at night and how I could organise our arrival
home. Fortunately, my family were very reassuring, and the
team at Dogs Trust Newbury were patience and understanding
personified. They did a lot of hand-holding, for which I am so
When Richard Littledale lost his wife, Fiona, in winter 2017, grateful, and we’ve been good friends ever since!’
he was left with an intense sense of loneliness, struggling
to adjust to the single life following 30 years of marriage. Richard and Ginny have shared their lives for 18 months, and
After adopting Lurcher Ginny from Dogs Trust Newbury two he says she has settled in remarkably well. She is enjoying
months after Fiona’s death, Richard says that they found each her new routine, accompanying him to work and watching
other at a time of vulnerability - and are gradually helping television together. Richard says she has given him the routine
each other to find happiness again. that was lost in the aftermath of Fiona’s death.
Richard, who is the minister at Newbury Baptist Church, says,
‘Even when the death of a loved one is anticipated or expected,
the physical and emotional impact of loss can still take you by “I spotted Ginny and was drawn to her
surprise. Adapting to living alone in the home you’ve shared with
a loved one is difficult, and you become so aware of otherwise instantly. There was something about
unnoticed details, such as the frightening size of an empty room, the quietness of this stunning creature
or the different echo when you climb the stairs alone.
that spoke to me, and I perhaps saw
‘When Fiona and I moved into our current home, it was always some of my own sadness reflected in
part of our dream to share it with a four-legged friend. But when
she died, that dream became somewhat shattered. However, I still
her beautiful amber eyes.”
Richard and Ginny often drop by to our Newbury centre for a chat with old friends, such as
Amy. ‘The team at Newbury were patience and understanding personified’ says Richard wanted to fill that dog-shaped hole.’
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Richard continues,
Photos: Leoness Photography
‘One of the early casualties of bereavement is routine. The routine
that was there when your loved one was well is long gone, and
the routine you had when caring for them is gone too. However,
Ginny needs routine to settle into her new home.
‘She needs to be walked and fed and it falls to me to provide these
things. In return, she has given me so many things, including
removing the discomfort I previously felt in my sitting room, which
seemed far too big for many weeks after Fiona’s death. She
provides a calming presence whilst we watch television together
in the evenings.’
During bereavement, facing the day and other people can
seem like a daunting task, especially when returning to work
and getting up and about. But with Ginny by his side, Richard
is finding this less of a struggle.
‘Ginny and I will hopefully have many years in each other’s
company. I am sure she will continue to provide loyalty, fun, and
an enthusiastic greeting whenever we see each other and in turn
I will provide protection and the kind of reassurance she craves.
‘Fiona’s ashes lie at the foot of a cherry tree overlooking Beacon
Hill and Watership Down in Berkshire. Whenever we stop there,
I shall tell Ginny about the one I’ve lost, and she will stand beside
the one she’s found.’
Ron and Charlie, after Ron, before Ron’s son William with Ron and Charlie
Charlie cures owner’s diabetes
Cheeky chap Charlie, adopted from Dogs Trust Salisbury in In January 2018, a newly retired Ron made the decision ‘Without a shadow of a doubt, Charlie has improved my physical
2018, has been credited with reversing his owner’s type 2 that was to change his life. He took a trip to our Salisbury health, but he has also given me that reason to get out of bed,
diabetes, while having a profoundly positive impact on his rehoming centre, where he fell instantly in love with the first improving my state of mind too. He is cheeky and makes me laugh
mental health as a delightful bonus. dog he set eyes on, Charlie the Lurcher. After meeting each every day. He loves meeting new people, so when we’re out on
other at the centre a few more times, Ron adopted Charlie, our walks I end up chatting to people that I would have usually
Ron Lightfoot, 59, had been suffering from Type 2 diabetes and the perfectly matched pair have never looked back. walked past, were it not for Charlie.
and was also taking medication to help him manage his Since adopting Charlie, Ron has lost three-and-a-half stone,
depression, after several sad events in his life had disrupted reversing his diabetes as a result of the weight lost from going ‘Now my days are full of walking and talking, which they
his mental health. Prompted by his escalating health problems, on plenty of long walks with his new best friend. definitely would not be if I didn’t have Charlie by my side. I feel
Ron decided to retire from his job as a firefighter at MOD like a better person since he came into my life. He genuinely has
Porton Down in Salisbury, where he’d worked for 30 years. Ron adds, helped my soul.’
As Ron explains, ‘Adopting Charlie was the best decision I have ever made - he has
given me years of my life back. We walk for around ten miles
each day and even though I’ve always liked the idea of walking to
If you have experienced a life-changing
‘The end of 2017 was not a good time for me. My state of
mind suffered after a bereavement and the breakdown of my improve my health, the thought of doing it alone never appealed to event thanks to your dog, please do let us
relationship, and I could see no reason to get up and get out of the me. That all changed the day I got Charlie because I knew that no know – we would love to hear from you!
house each day. I’d been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2011, matter what, he needed exercise. Little did I know that he would Email us: wag@dogstrust.org.uk or write
and my doctor was always urging me to do something about my have quite such a profound impact on my life.’
to: Wag, Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street,
diet and activity levels to try and reverse it. Getting a dog had
been mentioned a few times, but until I retired, I hadn’t been in a Ron says that besides doing wonders for his physical health, London EC1V 7RQ.
position to commit to owning one.’ Charlie’s joie de vivre has boosted his mental health too.
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£100
Our new rehoming centre in Cardiff Will buy a
square on the
is designed with Noodle in mind. Cardiff Founders’
Blueprint
As a proud Welshman, our late CEO Adrian was determined to make our new
rehoming centre in Cardiff the most dog-friendly place in the world. As the
build draws closer, we’d love you to be part of it, or more specifically, Noodle
would love you to be part of it! Because every single bit of the new rehoming
centre has been designed for the health and happiness of dogs like him.
To truly understand our doggy guests, we like to put ourselves in their paws.
So let’s hand over to Noodle himself, who will show you some of the dog-friendly Check this out! centre. Every square patch represents a little
things your donation can help bring to Dogs Trust Cardiff Rehoming Centre. The plans for the main building at the new Cardiff 100 or more, you’ll get your very own piece
of £
bit of love for us dogs, and if you make a kind gift there’s a limited number of unique patches!
wait –
The hu ma ns at Dogs Trust of our special Founders’ blueprint. Please don’t
£5 know that we love it when
Can help fill
we have lots of diffe rent
CARDIFF
Cardiff with
toys things to ente rtain us - Privacy please! Sniff sniff!
beca use play time is the Privacy please! The kennels Exploring is when so
NETTLEFORD
best time! will be sound-proofed, and many of us are happiest,
ROAD
if they’re facing each other
FLOO RPLA N
Ke nnel they will have low walls. and with sand pits, areas
wa rm flooring entrance No one likes peering into to run around and special
their neig hbour’s bedroom.
Location location! Emerge ncy Toys My
bed Wall
sniffy walks, there will
We need to meet as many people as possible Only entrance be so much to see!
if we’re going to find that special someone. M ain No pee king
uff!
Being right in the centre of Cardiff makes entrance
it easy for humans to stop by for a visit! R D i nne r
Will you help make our new
Thanks to all the care that’s Cardiff rehoming centre the most
cool floo ring dog-friendly place in the world?
Being nice and cosy is gone into designing the
Our ne w ho me w ill have new rehoming centre, and
so important for us to one I’ll help dogs like Noodle with:
main entrance , so w e do its state-of-the-art facilities,
feel safe. With a heated n’t A special square on the
have to w orry about ou dogs like Noodle will have £100 Founders’ blueprint
floor, it’s like we’re r ca re rs the best chance of finding
ta king us by surprise. £25 Vet care
wearing slippers! This their forever home.
mea ns w e’re a lot mor
e re laxed. There will be lots of room for Dogs Trust Dog School, £5 A toy
a hydro treadmill room, a vet suite – and it will also be
Give today using
the first rehoming centre with an ultrasound facility.
the form on the
When we’re fee ling £25 Dogs Trust Cardiff Rehoming Centre will be a fitting
tribute to the passion and dedication of Adrian. With
back page and
receive a very special
poorly the re’ll always be Can help give
Cardiff dogs the your support, it will make dogs like Noodle as happy
Cardiff Rehoming
a frie ndly vet on hand vet care they and healthy as possible.
Centre ‘Thank you’
need from Noodle!
to ma ke us fee l better.
warm flooring
WAG Fundraising WAG Fundraising
Fitter than
Dedicated fundraisers Bertie and Teal are out and about raising
money for their favourite rehoming centre, Dogs Trust Salisbury,
once again. Over the past nine years this fine pair of fluffy-
Fancy taking part in a sporting challenge to raise funds for our fabulous Fidos?
trousered philanthropists have collected more than £1,900 for
If any of these fun events tickle your fancy then please do get in touch! Dogs Trust, using extreme cuteness as their main fundraising
tactic. Their owner, Rhona Anderson, rehomed both excellent
Dog Jog 5K – various locations & dates chaps from our Salisbury centre, and enjoys taking the boys on
Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 4 Aug regular visits to see their friends at ’the mothership!’
Simplyhealth Great North Run, Newcastle upon Tyne 8 Sept
Scottish Half Marathon & 10K, Edinburgh 22 Sept
Bournemouth Marathon Festival 6 Oct
Royal Parks Half Marathon, London 13 Oct
Santa Run, London 8 Dec
London Landmarks Half Marathon 2020 24 Mar
Virgin Money London Marathon 2020 26 Apr
Congratulations to Elise Watson,
our Ilfracombe centre manager, who If you would like to apply for a Dogs Trust place or if you already have
completed her first London marathon. a place and would like to use it to raise pounds for hounds, enquire at Richard Daffurn and Rick Ward, pictured here with Banjo
Now that’s what we call a team player!
fundraisewithus@dogstrust.org.uk and Twix, are the double-act maintenance team at Dogs
Trust Evesham. The duo are responsible for making the
ten-acre centre grounds a beautiful and enriching place
for both visitors and canine residents alike.
From mowing the lawns to maintaining the centre’s new
enclosed field, a huge space where our hounds can bound
VIP LIFELINES FOR OUR VIP POOCHES around off-lead, Richard and Rick do it all with a smile on
their faces. Rick has worked at our Evesham centre for 13
Our dogs love nothing more than getting their paws on some years, and in that time the dedication and hard work he’s
exciting new toys and tasty treats, and their tails can’t stop put into keeping the centre and its grounds in shipshape
wagging when the goodies from the latest Pets at Home condition has helped nearly 13,000 dogs to feel at home
shopping spree arrives! while enjoying the great outdoors.
With hounds of all shapes and sizes, we need plenty of
goodies to keep our furry friends entertained while they’re Rick says,
waiting for their forever homes. This is where you can help
us, by signing up to Pets at Home VIP club and choosing ‘The centre underwent a rebuild a couple of years ago, so
Dogs Trust as your nominated charity today. I’ve seen it grow from a fairly small site, to what we have
Every time VIP Club members swipe their VIP card whilst now. It’s a real pleasure to be responsible for maintaining
shopping in Pets at Home stores or by spending online, they such gorgeous grounds for such gorgeous dogs. We’re really
earn Lifelines to go towards their nominated charity. These lucky to be based on the edge of the Cotswolds, and one of my
are then converted into Wainwright’s dog food for all the favourite jobs is to get on the sit-on mower during the summer
canines in our care, and into vouchers for our rehoming and trim the grass!’
centres to spend on treats or toys!
If you’re an existing VIP club member or would like An enormous thank you to players of People’s Postcode
to support us by signing up to the VIP club, please visit Lottery who have raised over £12 million since 2013 to
www.petsathome.com/dogstrustvip help look after the canines in our care and fund roles such
as Rick and Rich’s at our rehoming centres in England,
Scotland and Wales.
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Tiny Tim the Dachshund didn’t have the
#MYDOGISFORLIFE best start in life, as he was illegally smuggled
into the UK from Hungary. Luckily, along with
his brothers and sisters, after being seized
– THE DOGGY DIARIES at the border he was taken to be looked after
by the team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury.
Adam Fellows and Daisy Lambert fell in love
Way back in 2017 we asked 30 new Dogs Trust adopters to keep a photo Sleep ing beauty with Tiny Tim as soon as they met him at
diary as they started out on their life journey with their new dog – just the rehoming centre!
look how gorgeous they are! We want you to share the love too - why not
use the hashtag #MyDogIsFor Life to share your rescue dog stories, and don’t This is funny stuff
forget to tag us on insta @Dogstrust
Tiny
Tim
Ginny the Border Collie was just a year
Schniiifff
old when she arrived at Dogs Trust
Ilfracombe after being found as a stray.
She has been living her best life with Rowena
King
and Owen Dimond from Lydhurst since they
adopted her in 2017, and together they’ve
Me and my spotty sis
shared so many adventures - including
camping, running along the beach and Nothing beats
strolling through woodlands. snuggle time
G i nn y
D id someone
say I was cute
Heading home!
Homeward bound! I enjoy walking I’ll be better soo n
- even in the ra in King the crossbreed was born at Dogs Trust
Leeds on 16 December 2017 after his mum
had been found straying in Leeds just a few
days earlier. If she hadn’t been found, things
could have turned out very differently.
The team at Leeds looked after King, and his
mother and his seven siblings until we were
all ready to find loving new homes. Cheeky
King now leads a charmed life with Mark
Riddell and Colette Cox – his forever family.
We go on lots of adventures
#MyDogisForLife – join in the fun!
I’ll soon be big enough Share pics of you and your adopted
So pretty I have lots of friends to get up there! Dogs Trust best friend on Insta.
All grown up @DogsTrust. If you love it - share it!
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F O S T E R C A R E R S
N T LY N E E D E D !
URGE
IN THE LINE Good golly, lotsa Collies!
OF SNOOTY Our Bridgend team have their hands full with a mini tsunami of 14 delightful
Collies. The fabulous fourteen range from longer stay resident, two-year-old
Staff at Dogs Trust Basildon could not be Whiskey, to nine-week-old pup Lotus Blossom and her six littermates, pictured
prouder of their boy, Chip, who recently here. While the pups have each now found great new families, the rest are
uncovered over £7,000 worth of drugs eager to meet their special someone. They each have different personalities but
while doing his job as a detection dog for they all have one thing in common; they would all make a perfect companion in
the Essex Police Force. Working with his the right home.
handler, PC Luke Pitchford, Chip sniffed Our Bridgend team have their hands full with a mini tsunami of 14 delightful
out the narcotics haul hidden inside a Collies. The fabulous fourteen includes nine week old pup, Lotus Blossom,
Photos: Sara Beaumont
van in Woodham Ferrers – leading to the and her six littermates, (pictured.) While the pups have each now found new
subsequent arrest and conviction of a families, the rest of the Collie squad are eager to meet their special someone.
drug dealer. They each have different personalities, but they would all make the perfect
PC Andy Gaw, Essex Police dog companion in the right home. Bridgend’s current Collie quota includes shy girl
trainer, said, Khaleesi (3), timid yet sweet Percy (3) and energetic and super-smart Whisky
‘When PD Chip came to me for an (2). If you’re interested in rehoming a Collie, from Dogs Trust Bridgend or
assessment, he passed with flying colours elsewhere, please call 0303 003 0000 or visit dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/
and he has continued to impress. He was
put through his paces during the basic
training course and has reached a very high
standard. PD Chip is a fantastic dog with I Thought I Saw A Puddy Tat... Simon and Jo Kite love being Dogs Trust foster carers.
a great personality he showed the right
attributes to become a police dog on the
We did, we saw a puddy tat! Three to be precise. The tabby trio had been
very first day. He has so much enthusiasm If you live near Glasgow, West Calder or Penrith, and you simply adore
found at our Kenilworth rehoming centre, when canine carer, James Sowerby,
and energy and it was just a question of dogs – we would LOVE to hear from you! Our rehoming centre staff in
heard meowing emanating from behind the bins. James and his fellow canine
channelling it in the right way.’ Glasgow and West Calder, together with our new doggy transfer hub
carers took the tabbies - whom they named Skip, Dusty and Scrappy - to
team in Penrith, are on the lookout for experienced dog owners who
their local Cats Protection branch, where they were expertly looked after.
are at home for most of the day and would be willing to provide a cosy,
As James explains,
temporary foster home for some of the dogs who need a wee bit of
extra TLC – and would benefit from some time away from the hustle
‘It was such a tiny sound amidst
and bustle of a busy rehoming centre. Fostering a dog can be an
the excitement of the dog walk,
incredibly rewarding experience and Dogs Trust will cover all food and
we almost didn’t hear the kittens.
any veterinary costs. All we ask is the foster carer is at home for most
We found them on-site behind
for most of the day, has easy access to transport and lives no more than
locked gates, so I think it’s unlikely
an hour’s drive away from their local Dogs Trust centre.
they were abandoned. We think a
stray cat put them there, but after
having scoured the grounds we
If you’d like to know more please call us on: 0141 773 5130 for Glasgow,
couldn’t see any trace of the mum.
01506 873 459 for West Calder and 01768 870 617 for Penrith.
I’m sure they’ll be adopted soon as
For all other Dogs Trust centres please call 0303 003 0000.
they are so beautiful.’
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Spencer of Newbury Hooch of Salisbury
Rehomed by Sarah from Newbury in 2015 Handsome Hooch is seen here proudly
after a difficult start in life, nine-year-old out and about in Cornwall. ‘Hooch is the
Spencer keeps everyone fit and healthy on best thing that has happened to us and
his fun and very energetic walks. He’s so we are so glad he found us’. No doubt
calm and friendly at home, he’s even won he feels the same way about Patsy and
Living their best lives – meet our rehomed Dogs Trust doggos - and the people who love them. Please send over the family cat, Gizmo. John, his happy new owners.
photos of your adopted Dogs Trust friends to wag@dogstrustorg.uk (NB High-res jpeg only please!)
Join in on Twitter and Instagram with #MyDogisForLife Bella of Merseyside
Pretty Bella was adopted by Julie from
our Merseyside centre when she was
only 4 months old. In that short time
she’d already had 3 homes, so not
Fidget of surprisingly she had some behavioural
issues. With patience, love and help from
Darlington Dogs Trust behavioural team, she’s now
Beautiful Beagle cross very much a settled and loved member
Fidget, rehomed from our of the family.
Darlington centre, shows
all the beagle traits - food
being a particular obsession.
He runs it all off on his local
beach, where, despite his
diminutive size, Fidget’s
owner Jill says, ‘he’s as fast
as a Greyhound!’
Soot and Daisy of Merseyside
This mischievous and sprightly duo love nothing more than a romp in
the countryside, Soot being quite the ladies’ man. Having exhausted
themselves while out and about they love nothing more than movie night
in, each with a comfy arm each to snuggle into.
Del-Boy of
Ilfracombe
Rehomed from Ilfracombe by Mel and
Hallum, local celebrity Del-Boy laps
up the attention on his lovely walks in
the Devon countryside or on a visit to
the beach. This stubborn but loveable
gentleman couldn’t be further from
Peckham!
Banksy of
Basildon Copper of Darlington
Steve and Rory tell us After a long and unsuccessful search for Mr Right, 3 year old Copper was
that the splendidly- love at first sight for photographer Lauren in 2017. He’s proved to be a
Riley of Shrewsbury named Banksy was not willing and able model - for the small fee of attention and cheese!
Gurbhag Singh tells Wag: ‘Me and Riley have been together 18 months initially a big fan of other
now, Rebecca and I adopted him from Dogs Trust Shrewsbury after I dogs, but thanks to their
started volunteering there. I remember our first walk so clearly, and how perseverance, he can now Scamp of Ballymena/Basildon
magical his hugs were. Riley loves going to parks and especially beaches. play happily with his big Alison is devastated at the loss of her Scamp. Originally found as
He used to be scared of water, but in the past 18 months we have been to Uncle Ralf dog. Steve says, an underweight stray and taken to our Ballymena centre, then later
different beaches all over the country, staying in pet-friendly hotels. ‘He’s now a very spoiled transferred to Basildon, Scamp was ‘the most adoring little chap, and
I like how he falls asleep in my arms like a baby, nothing in this world feels dog, and he’s progressing although he was by no means perfect, chasing anything that moved, we
better than him placing his head on my chest as he dozes off. He bosses well with his training, as learnt to trust each other, and we walked for miles and miles together. I
every hooman in the house and is very demanding, wanting constant belly well as making our home a am so grateful for the chance that Dogs Trust gave him when he was a
rubs, loads of treats and walks all day - but that’s what we love about him - very happy one. Feels like stray. Of course I am completely biased, but this is because I adored him.
after all he is our world.’ he’s always been here! He was simply my best friend.’
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THE HOUNDS OF From great days out for all the family to enjoy, including your dog,
THE UNDERGROUND to professional development seminars for veterinary and behavioural
professionals, we’ve got a Dogs Trust event to suit you. To book a place on
Put your feet up, grab a custard cream, let the dog flump on your lap –
it’s competition time! We’re asking you to suggest tube station names
a professional development event please visit www.eventbrite.co.uk
involving dogs, and the best three (as chosen by office dog Sonny the
super snoozy Greyhound) will receive a lovely, chocolatey prize! Here
are a few examples to get you in the mood: German Shepherd’s Bush, KEY Fun Day, dogs welcome! Meet our dogs on the Dogmobile Behavioural seminar, book through www.eventbrite.co.uk
Warwick Avenuefoundland, Covent Guard Dog.
AUGUST
Send your most creative ideas to: wag@dogstrust.org.uk or on a
4 Dogs Trust Leeds Fun Day, Woodlands Farm, York Road, Leeds LS15 4NL
postcard to: WAG competition, Dogs Trust 17 Wakley Street, London
EC1V 7RQ. Closing date for entries is 30 August. 7 Dogmobile at North Devon Showground, Umberleigh EX37 9DX
10-11 Dogmobile at VW Festival, Harewood House, Leeds LS17 9LE
12 Dog School talk, Firework Fear in Dogs, £10, Dogs Trust Shoreham, BN43 5LT
The End Of A
21-22 Dogmobile at Asda Canterbury, Sturry Road, CT1 1DG
SEPTEMBER
2 Dog School talk, Firework Fear in Dogs, £10, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury TF6 6BP
First-Class Service
7-8 Dogmobile at National Trust, Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport SK12 2NR
9 Dog School talk, Firework Fear in Dogs, £10, Elms Community Centre, Green Lane, Whitefield, M45 7FD
10 Dog School talk, Understanding your Dog, £10, Dogs Trust Manchester M34 3SG
14 Dog School talk, Firework Fear in Dogs, £10, Dogs Trust Loughborough LE12 6SE
After an incredible 40 years of service, our OCTOBER
volunteer ‘stamp lady’ Jenny Thomas has 9 Dog School talk, Firework Fear in Dogs, £5, The King’s Centre, 56 Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA
decided to take a well-deserved rest
9-10 Dogmobile at Asda, Owlcotes shopping centre, Pudsey LS28 6AR
and retire from running the Dogs
Trust stamp appeal. 9-10 Dogmobile at Richmond Town Centre, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QL
Jenny has raised a 14 Dog School talk, Happy Vet Visits (aimed at veterinary professionals), £5, Dogs Trust Shoreham BN43 5LT
phenomenal amount during this
16-17 Dogmobile at Tesco, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4JN
time, contributing more than
CHRISTMAS
£200,000 towards helping our 18-19 Dogs Trust behaviour conference, ‘From Science to Practice,’ Oxford Town Hall, OX1 1BX
four-legged friends. In 2017, Buy tickets now on www.dogstrust.org.uk/behaviour19
IN JULY!
we awarded Jenny the ‘Dogs 22-23 Dogmobile at Pets At Home, Llantrisant CF72 8RP
Trust Phyllis Mayer Argus
30-31 Dogmobile at The Valley, Evesham Country Park, Worcestershire WR11 4TP
Medal’ in recognition of her
outstanding commitment to stray
Although it’s not snowing, we’re getting in and abandoned dogs - only the 20th
the Christmas spirit with the launch of our recipient of this award in the long
new 2019 Christmas Catalogue. Every year, history of the charity.
to celebrate the launch of our wonderful On behalf of everyone at Dogs Trust,
new range of gifts and essentials for we would like to thank Jenny for her tireless
humans and dogs alike, the crackers come commitment to helping the dogs in our care - and
out and we’ve even been known to play ‘We wish her the very best in her retirement. We would also like to give a
woof you a Merry Christmas‘ in July! big thanks to you, our readers, for your wonderful contribution to the
appeal. Please continue to send all postage stamps, postcards and foreign
If you didn’t receive a catalogue with this currencies to this new address:
copy of Wag! just call 0844 324 8520 or
email dogstrust@cbfulfilment.co.uk and Stamp Appeal, Dogs Trust,
we’ll be happy to send you one in the post. 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ
Alternatively, visit www.dogstrustgifts.
com and order online to save you time and We politely request that bulky envelopes use a stamp with the word ‘Large’
us money. printed on it.
22 www.dogstrust.org.uk Summer 2019WHERE’S I’ve got a favour Boost your donation by
Illustration: Gary Brightside
Explore dogstrust.org.uk to find some clues!
25p for every £1 you
SIZZLES?
Can you spot:
Sizzles from Dogs Trust Shoreham
to ask you. donate to Dogs Trust
Gift Aid is reclaimed by Dogs Trust from the
Casper from Oakfield Old Dogs Home at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury tax you pay for the current tax year. In order
It’s summer at Dogs Trust – and it’s
competition time! Simply circle the nine Seamus the sponsor dog Thousands of dogs like me for us to Gift Aid your donations please ensure
things below and email your answer to us A person putting the collar and tag on their dog will soon have a new place you tick and date the box below
at: wag@dogstrust.org.uk or post the page
to: Wag competition, Dog Trust, 17 Wakley
An owner binning their dog’s poop to call home in Cardiff. Date:
Street, London EC1V 7RQ. The winner
will be drawn out of a hat – and the prize
A Dog School coach Will you help make sure
is a big box of chocolates. Remember to
A dog being trained to come back to their owner
Three Dogs Trust canine carers
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