Showing posts with label meet dogs trust's dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meet dogs trust's dogs. Show all posts

Monday, 15 March 2010

Meet Dogs Trust: Deana Selby and Daniel the Spaniel


We're all excited about adding some new content to this blog in the coming weeks. You already hear from Alex and Lo quite a bit, but soon you'll be seeing occasional videos and other bits and pieces from the lovely Deana, so we thought she'd better introduce herself! And Daniel, of course.

Name:
Deana Selby

Job: Publications Manager

Location: desk on the fluorescent bathed first floor, head office

Best thing about my job: Getting to read all the letters and emails from Wag readers who are so delighted with their dogs, newbies and old-timers alike, that they simply have to tell someone about it. It’s a privilege to share someone’s dog-joy. I’m also a sort of canine agony aunt and spend time replying to bereaved dog owners, and although you may think this sounds a little strange I feel honoured to do so. Plus, getting to look at photos of dogs all day AND getting paid for it – what’s not to love?

Pets: Daniel the non-specific Spaniel. He’s the Speckled Prince of Barkness, you know.

Favourite websites: www.oldies.org.uk for reams of rheumy-eyed, grey-muzzled oldsters needing love. I’m also secretly addicted to Danny Baker on BBC Radio London, but I’m aware this doesn’t count as a website.

What I’m reading now: The entire oeuvre of Dr Seuss, Lauren Bacall’s autobiography By Myself and Then Some, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lyndley Dodd.

Weekend plans: Getting excited about seeing Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, and dog/kids/dog/kids/dog/kids ad infinitum.

Monday, 20 October 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Maisy


Last week, Maisy's brother Dennis got his say. Today it's time for her to tell all about life with Dogs Trust Education Officer Donna Sayce in Leeds.

Name: Maisy Sayce

Breed: Wire haired Jack Russell cross

Colour: Tri colour

Age: 9

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? The one with the comfiest knee!

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? My ‘brother’ Dennis

What's your favourite toy? Tennis balls

What's your favourite treat? Anything that’s going……

What do you dream about? I dream a lot, and sleep bark! But never remember them in the morning.

Where's the best place to take a walk? The seaside. I love running on sand.

What are you favourite activities? Sleeping, cuddles.

What's the one thing you can't stand? The rain!

What do your humans like best about you? My most excellent eyebrows. [Ed's note: Definitely! Love 'em]

How did you meet your humans? I had a couple of homes before I met my new mum. An old lady bought me as a puppy but found me too much hard work. She then sold me via a newspaper ad to a young couple who soon found out they were expecting a baby and could no longer care for me. Luckily, mum heard of my plight and took me in. I have lived with her 8 years and am now very happy.


If you're a teacher interested in hosting a workshop with Donna, Dennis and Maisy or a student who wants to learn more about dogs, you can find out more on our website.

Previous Dogs Trust Dogs: Dennis | Megan

Wednesday, 1 October 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Megan


Thanks to a busy week at HQ, our weekly profiles have got muddled about a bit, so I'm swapping introducing you to a person with introducing you to a dog this Wednesday. And what a dog! Megan is a relatively new addition to education officer Natalie's household, joining her two other dogs. Together, Natalie and her four-footed accomplices travel around schools teaching tomorrow's dog owners about responsible ownership. Here's Megan in her own words:

Name: Megan Dexter

Breed: Patterdale Terrier

Colour: Mostly black all over with a white chest (this supposedly means I’ve been ‘kissed by an angel’)

Age: 5 (ish)

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? My new owner, Natalie (London Education Officer) because I get to go to schools with her and I love being stroked by all the pupils!

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? Ooh I couldn’t possibly choose! Though, I do love my new brother Ealy and sister Belle. They’re Patterdale Terriers too! We have so much fun together-I feel like I’m part of a real family for the first time in my life.

What's your favourite toy? I don’t do toys, I’m far too clever for those sorts of things. I much prefer finding a lovely spot of sunshine and basking in that for a while!

What's your favourite treat? Where do I start? Having lived on the streets, I’ll eat almost anything going! I really like dental sticks as they keep my teeth in tip top condition. Plus nobody likes dog breath!

What do you dream about? Fields, rabbits, woods, rabbits, fields, rabbits…you get the picture!

Where's the best place to take a walk? I used to like the woods because of all the smells but nowadays I like walking along the canal and seeing the ducks.

What are you favourite activities? I’m partial to a spot of chasing my brother and sister around the house. I like to pretend their rabbits or birds! I go absolutely bananas if my owner allows me to go upstairs because that usually means I’m allowed on the big bed for a snooze!

What's the one thing you can't stand? I’m pretty easy going but I can’t stand it when children don’t ask my owner’s permission to stroke me. That’s very rude!

What do your humans like best about you? Probably my big beautiful eyes and my crazy legs dance! I do that when they say the word ‘walkies’.

How did you meet your humans? I have to admit I’ve lived a difficult life, that was until I met Natalie at Dogs Trust. She was just finishing work for the day when she spotted me and instantly fell in love. It wasn’t long before she took me home and the rest, as they say, is history!

If you're a teacher interested in hosting a workshop with Natalie or a student who wants to learn more about dogs, you can find out more on our website.

Monday, 15 September 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Liniker


You always know when Liniker's at HQ; it's hard to believe he's already six years old because he's a pure bundle of energy! Here he gets his chance to shine and be made a fuss of online:

Name: Liniker Baillon

Breed: Jack Russell

Colour: White, tan and black

Age: 6

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? I love to get to know everyone at Dogs Trust, but my Mummy is my favourite – she gives me lots of cuddles and kisses and yummy treats when I’m a good boy!

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? I haven’t really met many other dogs at Dogs Trust because I don't come in every day, but I enjoy seeing Buster and saying hello to him in the mornings!

What's your favourite toy? I like anything that squeaks and is soft, I like to hold the toys in my mouth and chew on the squeaker for hours!

What's your favourite treat? I’m not really a biscuit type dog, but I love anything that has really juicy meat…ummm yumm!

What do you dream about? I dream about running in fields with my sisters and brother and going to the beach to swim in the sea (I love swimming!)

Where's the best place to take a walk? I really like going to muddy fields where I can splash around in the muddy puddles and find lots of different smells and trees.

What are you favourite activities? I like to find where the toys and treats are!

What's the one thing you can't stand? My sisters and brother getting more attention than me!

What do your humans like best about you? My silky coat and nice nature, I just love attention and I’ve been told I have nice eyes.

How did you meet your humans? My Mum came and picked me up with my sister from Bedford when I was 7 weeks old. That's Britney, my sister, in the background of my photo, trying to steal the attention again...

Check in next Monday for another doggy profile!

Previous Dogs Trust Dog Profiles: Harvey | Charlie aka Chas

Monday, 8 September 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Harvey

Last week, you met Harvey's adoring mum, Denise, who helps spread the word about responsible dog ownership. Here, Harvey tells us how he helps!

Name: Harvey Gilgallon

Breed: Cocker Spaniel

Colour: Black

Age: 6 years old

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? I love my Mum Denise, and my other favourite person is my Aunty Michelle who works in the Campaign Office with us. I always get lovely cuddles from her.

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? Jade, a 12 year old collie x spaniel who belongs to Aunty Michelle. We all share an office and also walk and play on the field together.

What's your favourite toy? It has to be my ball on a rope, love it!

What's your favourite treat? I like most things but doggy chocolate buttons are my least favourite.

What do you dream about? Swimming and my holidays in Scotland and the Lake District as it’s really exciting for me with all the new walks and smells

Where's the best place to take a walk? The North Yorkshire Moors which isn’t too far from where I live. There’s lots of space for me to run and explore. I also like the beach. My Dad likes walking and he takes me on some great walks

What are you favourite activities? Walking, swimming and playing with my toys.

What's the one thing you can't stand? Having my teeth brushed!

What do your humans like best about you? I’m a very good kisser.

How did you meet your humans? It was love at first lick when my Mum met me at Darlington Rehoming Centre and when I met my Dad at my new home he just couldn’t resist me and made me really welcome.

Check in next Monday for another doggy profile!

Previous Dogs Trust Dog Profiles: Charlie aka Chas | Sadie

Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Charlie aka Chas


Whoops! Charlie has just barked at me to remind me that he should have had his day in the sun yesterday. My apologies, Charlie, now please take centre stage!

Name:
CHARLIE (also known as Chas and Chuchi Waller)

Breed: Terrier Crossbreed

Colour: Black and Tan

Age: 11

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? My friend Jo in Fundraising who used to be like a second Mum to me until she got her own 4 legged friend so now she is more like an Auntie. I go for lots of walks with her.

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? Buster Boy who lives with Jo. He used to come for sleep overs when she first adopted him and we became best friends even though he is very tall and gangly and sometimes steps on me when we are out running in the woods.

What's your favourite toy? I particularly like handbags and shoes and I have a matching pair of pink fluffy ones at the moment which I love.

What's your favourite treat? I have a shoe fetish so my biggest treat in life is when I'm allowed to nuzzle my head into a shoe. Luckily lots of staffmembers keep a spare pair under their desks or friends that know me well willingly kick off their shoe for me to enjoy. It’s the best fun ever.

What do you dream about? I cant stop dreaming about chasing squirrels but sadly I always wake up before I catch one. Its just not fair.

Where's the best place to take a walk? At lunchtimes I always go along the canal which is nice but at weekends I love to spend hours up Hampstead Heath which is full of squirrels just waiting to be chased.

What are you favourite activities? Besides chasing squirrels I also love watching horses and cows – they are so strange looking. I sometimes dance and I love having a mad five minutes with my soft toys just before home time. I have a long pink boot that Aunty Clare bought me which is a particular favourite at the moment.

What's the one thing you can't stand? I don’t like large un-neutered male dogs that always try and push me around in the park. I much prefer gentle dogs like the lovely Sadie I share an office with.

What do your humans like best about you? Most people think I have very soulful eyes and ask if I'm wearing eyeliner; what a silly idea – I'm completely natural.

How did you meet your humans? I was found running loose in traffic and some kind soul picked me up and took me to Dogs Trust where I met my future Mum. She inisisted on taking me home and within 24 hours we knew we would be good friends. So I never did get sent to Shoreham as planned I found my new home straight away and have never looked back.

Check in next Monday for another doggy profile!