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Name: Heather Wren variety of tasks each day means I have A THING? to manage my time carefully to ensure Job title: Training and Behaviour everything gets done. You have to be Advisor, Dogs Trust Loughborough good at prioritising. How long have you worked at Dogs What is your personal highlight? Woody the Lurcher was found tied to a tree with his lead in Trust? Three years the woods in Harrogate in May by a man who was going for I love seeing long term dogs find their What do you like most about it? a stroll. He called the local dog warden, who brought unlucky perfect family. There is one very special Woody straight to Abbey House Veterinary Practice, as he I like the variety of my role; no two days dog who stands out; Dougal, was with dogstrust.org.uk was clearly suffering from a broken front leg. Following his at work are ever the same! us for 18 months while we helped him emergency surgery, Woody was brought to Dogs Trust Leeds overcome a fear of new people, and the Wag extra meaty chunks One day might be full of appointments for a good rest and plenty of TLC from our rehoming staff. guarding of food. Seeing the delighted Dogstrust.org.uk/wagmagazine where I prepare rehomers to take their Amanda Sands, Manager at Dogs Trust Leeds, says: reaction his new ‘mum’ and ‘dad’ got Instagram: new dog home by demonstrating the @dogstrust after they had dedicated so much time training their dog has received while Send us your Dogs Trust dog ‘It’s hard to imagine how anyone could abandon a dog in this way coming to hang out with him at the pics to #DTDogOfTheWeek he was here; or supporting families but it’s even more upsetting that he had a broken leg and so was centre was incredible. He would nearly who have already rehomed and need Twitter: in a great deal of pain. He hadn’t been left with anything to lie take off from wagging his tail like a @dogstrust help with behaviour their dog shows on and he hadn’t been left in a busy area, so what would have helicopter as soon as he saw them or once in their new home. The next day YouTube: happened if he hadn’t been spotted doesn’t bear thinking about. heard their voices! youtube.com/dogstrust may be assessing dogs and designing Facebook: their bespoke behaviour modification Visit Dogs Trust Loughborough, facebook.com/dogstrust We don’t know how long he had been there but we think it may programmes. Hill Farm, Wide Lane, Wymeswold, have been quite a while as he’d tried to chew through his lead. Phone: Loughborough LE12 6SE. Open 0303 003 0000 Although I’ve worked here almost 30 years it always shocks me What do you find most challenging? that people can treat a dog in this way.’ every day 12 – 4pm, closed Email: I suppose what I like about the role is on Thursday, late night opening [email protected] also the biggest challenge! The wide on Wed until 7.30pm Woody, who Amanda believes is around 18 months old, recovered well under the close eye of the centre’s veterinary team. Happily, once Woody was well on the road to recovery, he was rehomed by Louise. Louise met and fell in love Editor: Deana Selby Readers’ Dogs: [email protected] High-res Jpegs only please! with Woody while he was still at the vet surgery where she Front cover: Penny the Golden Retriever, rehomed from Dogs Trust Manchester. To see tons more fun photos from our watermelon photoshoot go to: works, and used to prepare his medication for the vet nurse to administer following his operation. Louise tells Wag that Designed by: Anthony Oram anthonyoram.com Print by: Eclipse Colour Print, managed by Red Mist Woody is recovering very well, and has kindly shared some photos of him enjoying his new home, see them here Editorial address: A dog is for life, Reg charity nos. Dogs Trust, Clarissa Baldwin House, 227523 (England and Wales) SC037843 ® 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ not just for Christmas (Scotland) 20057978 (Ireland)

02 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 03 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk Foster carers. We’re on the lookout for kind-hearted dog We love this sleek grey leather collar with lovers who are at home for most of the day to volunteer as matte silver buckle and stud detailing, part of our Freedom Project, which provides foster care for created as part of Mint Velvet’s ‘charitable dogs belonging to people who need to escape from domestic giving’ initiative, in aid of Dogs Trust. Size violence. We now urgently need dog lovers in Essex, London, S/M measures 43cm and M/L measures Hertfordshire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire to come forward and 60.5cm and costs £22. Available online at help us. Foster placements usually last for up to six months, www.mintvelvet.co.uk during which time we will pay for all of the dog’s food, toys and bedding plus any veterinary bills. Email freedomproject@ dogstrust.org.uk or call 0800 298 9199 (London and Herts) or 0800 083 4322 (Yorks and Derbys).

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NEWS NEWS STUDY FOR YOUR 180 SMUGGLED PUPS: DOGTORATE If you’ve ever wanted to study canine SAVED behaviour in an academic setting then Bristol University’s two year Higher While the illegal import of young puppies into the UK from Education Certificate in Companion eastern and central Europe continues, Dogs Trust is stepping Animal Welfare and Behavioural in to save those pups seized by officials at the UK’s ports of Rehabilitation could be the one for entry. Around 180 puppies have now been cared for, and you! The course is taught by Dr Emily rehomed, by Dogs Trust since we began working together Blackwell, whose role is funded by Dogs with Kent’s quarantine kennels and the Animal Plant and Trust. She is now appealing for anyone Health Agency in December 2015. We continue to put who is seriously interested in expanding pressure on the government to improve the enforcement of their behavioural knowledge, and is the laws concerning international pet travel and border control. perhaps already working within the In the meantime, we’re doing all we can to rescue smuggled animal welfare world, to apply online pups from an uncertain fate. at [email protected] This To see our latest film about puppy smuggling go here year’s course starts in October 2016, so get your skates on!

FUN TIMES! CANINE LOOKALIKES! HUGE thanks to If you squint a bit you may be able to make out... Alfie, nicknamed Ronaldog by owner ‘We first noticed his precocious talent everyone who has Peter Simpkins, can dribble at speed, when he took a shine to my daughter’s already been to ‘Sylvester Stallone’ - aka Sizzles at Dogs Trust Canterbury balance a football on his head while footballs in the garden, which at the time a Dog Trust Fun Here’s Rocky Bow Wow-a! Six year old Sizzles first arrived at Dogs sprinting, bounce the ball off his body were the same size as him. The fact that Day. They’re Trust last summer, and with his brooding stare and furrowed brow onto his head and even side step a ball to he plays football is a big bonus, but we great fun for reminded staff of everyone’s favourite action movie star. Tenacious fox his opponent. do not love him because he knows how all the family, staff are refusing to throw in the towel until they find Sizzles a to play, we love him because he is part of including your The two year old crossbreed, who was the family.’ knockout new home (huge flight of stairs upon which to train dog, and help us rehomed from Dogs Trust Evesham two optional.) If you think you could be Adrienne to Sizzles’s Rocky raise much need years ago, demonstrates silky ball skills He really has to be seen to be believed - then call Dogs Trust Canterbury. that the likes of Rooney, Ronaldo and watch all the Ronaldog action here: pounds to help even Messi could only dream of. our hounds. See the ‘Del Boy’ aka Cassie at Dogs Trust Manchester back page for all the Say ‘Mange Tout’ to Cassie, a cheeky faced 18 month old Lurcher hot dates! whom our Manchester team reckon has the look of Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses about her. Just like Del, Cassie is a real character and is always smiling, although staff are keen to stress Hold me closer tiny barker they have never seen any evidence of her selling stolen goods in the market. While Del always dreamed of being a millionaire, staff feel certain that Cassie yearns to have a lovely jubbly home of her own, with a garden so she can run around. REET PETITE ‘Christopher Walken’ - aka Toby at Dogs Trust Canterbury Weighing 1.4kg - less than a bag of flour - petite Papillon Wee Toby the Chihuahua – aka Christopher Walkies - is a dead Trudy holds the record for smallest dog to be cared for by ringer for the veteran Hollywood actor, who has starred in Dogs Trust Manchester, (since it opened in October 2014.) hundreds of films over a long and interesting career. Unlike his The 12 year old tiddler came in together with her friend, Cleo, film star doppelganger, Toby has no discernible talent for dancing, a regular sized Pap, when their owner had to move in to a acting or looking evil, but does boast a magnificent mane. Call residential care home. They have both since been rehomed Dogs Trust Canterbury. together. Please call 0303 003 0000 if you are interested in rehoming Sizzles, Cassie or Toby.

06 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 07 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk NEWS NEWS George and Bailey sure are! If you’re looking to take the whole family away ALL GOIN for a much deserved break this summer, cottages.com has lots of great PORTLY POOCH PROBLEM RE YOU G ON pet friendly properties that are tailored for everyone, including your four- A A legged friends! Staff at our West London rehoming centre are grappling with a weighty problem; nearly a quarter of the dogs currently R HOL But what about the journey to your holiday home? We’ve got some top tips being brought into the centre for rehoming with new owners E I that to keep in mind when planning your car journey with Rover. SUMM DAY? are overweight or obese. • Make sure your dog is secure and comfortable, with a The team suspects the main reason behind these overweight correctly sized harness or within a travelling crate, that dogs is that some owners may feel bad about not being able they are able to stand up and turn around in, so they to give their dog enough exercise and so may give their dog a can’t distract you as you drive treat to counteract their guilt. When they see how much it is • Allow your dog to become familiar with car enjoyed they give their dogs yet more treats, which becomes journeys by ensuring they have positive an unhealthy cycle. Another contributing factor is that some experiences over a number of short trips before owners feed their dogs food intended for human consumption. embarking on a long journey Richard Moore, manager of Dogs Trust West London, explains, • Plan your journey considering cooler times of day, how busy the roads will be and ‘I have certainly seen an increase over time of overweight dogs where you can stop to take regular breaks – we take in around 20 dogs a week and one in four of these is overweight. I suspect people do not have the time to give their • Keep a supply of fresh water with dogs the exercise they need. Everyone has a fast paced lifestyle you and stop along the way for water and a quick walk around the block is easier than the longer walk breaks. The Dogs Trust collapsible a dog really needs. Many owners are unaware that standard bowl is ideal Photo: Clive Tagg chewy bone can have around 600 calories and it is important to • NEVER leave your dog alone in the consider this in a dog’s total calorific intake for the day.’ car as dogs can overheat very quickly. Suzi, a seven month old Pug, was 7kg when she was handed in to Dogs Trust West London earlier this year. She has already lost For a huge choice of holidays 0.5kg through more exercise and a healthier diet. The average visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/ weight for a female Pug of her height is under 6kg. cottages and for every booking made Dogs Trust will receive 10%. Yes, that is Status Quo you can see hanging out in reception of Dogs Trust West London (Harefield) having a quick beer with L ROVER Buster Boo and Orlando, you are not going mad. NG AL THE W While drinking alcohol is NOT tolerated at any of our rehoming You may have heard recently that Welcome Cottages has become cottages.com No need to fret, you can still find the same KI OR centres, staff were willing to make an exception for the Quo, great deals, service and places to stay with cottages.com and the best bit is Dogs Trust still receives 10% of every booking! AR LD as their new beer, ‘Dog of Two Head’, is being sold in support B of our dogs. The traditional chestnut ale was created by Status Quo and Hobsons Brewery, who will kindly donate 5% of the profits to Dogs Trust. Get you running shoes on and get active for the dogs this RUNNING JUST AS FAST WE CAN… autumn! Dogs Trust have places in plenty of runs over the As serious dog lovers, owning eight dogs between them, Rick UK! For more information on the runs below, enquire at Parfitt and Francis Rossi chose to support Dogs Trust because [email protected] of our commitment to care for stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs for as long as it takes to find them a home. Says Francis, • Morrisons Great North Run (Half Marathon, Newcastle) - 11 Sept “Dogs Trust is a cracking charity doing brilliant work to help all kinds of dogs. We like that they won’t put a healthy dog to sleep • Bournemouth Marathon Festival (5K/10K, Half/Marathon) so we wanted to give something back. I have three dogs of my - 1/2 Oct own who enjoy the good life and without being able to adopt • Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon (London) - 9 Oct any more, for now anyway, so this is the next best thing we • Morrisons Great South Run (10miles, Portsmouth) - 23 Oct could do to help.” • Santa Run London (Victoria Park, London) – Dec • Tough Mudder – Various locations and dates - New for 2016! ‘Dog of Two Head’ is available, bottled, through selected SPAR stores and through Hobsons Brewery Photo: Scarlett Page www.statusquobeer.co.uk

08 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 09 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk Brian Underhill, Dog Ambulance Driver FEATURE NEWS GENERATION PUP THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME

Do you or your friends own a puppy? If so, why not take part in Generation Pup, the UK’s first ever puppy life study, conducted by our Head of Behaviour, Dr Rachel Casey? This pioneering clinical research project will follow a group of up to 5,000 dogs over Help Us Go The their full life span, examining their health, behaviour and welfare, and is recruiting for pups to take part Extra Mile! right now. The participants can be crossbreeds or pedigrees, rescues or non-rescues, but must be under 16 weeks old. To be an essential part of the project please visit Please help us put two more dog ambulances on the road and save 2,000 extra lives a year. www.generationpup.ac.uk

ogs Trust is on a mission. authority pounds who simply can’t Will you help us get more dogs to We won’t rest until no cope with the number of dogs that safety? stray or abandoned dog are brought to them every day. Sadly Somnolent sighthound, Jasper, almost snoozed himself out of is put down just for the most dogs only have seven days to be All this lifesaving work depends on kind, the running while he was in the care of Dogs Trust Snetterton. want of a loving home. reclaimed by their owners before they generous people like you. We can’t thank One day, that’ll mean saving EVERY risk being put to sleep. you enough, nor can the dogs you help Staff believe that the former racing Greyhound missed out on abandoned dog in the UK. We know you to rescue. Please make a donation today literally hundreds of potential new homes because he spent share our vision. That’s why pounds turn to Dogs Trust, so that we can put another two dog almost every waking hour fast asleep. as we never put down a healthy dog. ambulances on the road and save 2,000 To deliver this we run a dog ambulance Every day, our dog ambulances travel extra lives a year. Lives that would Jasper arrived at the centre in October, and although a service and we need your help to get the length and breadth of the British otherwise be cut short. Every donation, charming dog when awake, his unfortunate habit of catching two more ambulances on the road. Isles to some of the busiest pounds. We no matter what size, will make a real 40 winks at all times meant that an estimated 2,000 visitors Drivers like Brian travel over 45,000 rescue the dogs with the most urgent difference. walked straight past his kennel. miles a year, visiting local authority need and bring them to safety at one of Concerned that Jasper was snoozing his way through some pounds at all hours rescuing dogs before our Dogs Trust rehoming centres. There Thank you so much for your help. nice new owners, rehoming staff made an appeal on the staff there have to make that difficult we can find them loving new homes. ITV Anglia news programme - and thankfully the Reeves decision. To donate, please complete the coupon family came forward to meet the dozy hound. Now happily Our ambulances are designed to on the back page flap. ensconced with his new family, Jasper is often to be found “I’m so proud of what we do at make the dogs’ journeys as stress-free taking a little nap on the sofa. Dogs Trust. They don’t know as possible. Every dog, receives their own kennel, blanket and regular stops Jasper is just one of around 200 ex racing Greyhounds we it but as soon as a dog steps rehome each year. We believe that approximately 3,500 for water. Please see form on foot on my ambulance they’re ex-racing Greyhounds are unaccounted for every year in the back page flap safe for the rest of their days. the UK, but as statistics are not published by the Greyhound Brian has saved around 30,000 dogs in for how to help industry the true scale of the problem is difficult to assess. They’ll want for nothing.” his 22 years on the road. We have four Many people assume that ex-racers are not suitable pets more dog ambulance drivers just like because they need so much exercise, but though Jasper may Many people aren’t aware that we take Brian at Dogs Trust who give thousands be exceptionally laid back, as a rule, ex-racers require less in stray and abandoned dogs from local of dogs a second chance in life. Photos: Alex Grace exercise than many other breeds.

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Tigger, a seven year old Staffy cross, has a very special job – she’s a key member of our education team. She’s never far from the side of her owner, Kelly, education and community officer for north London, and she accompanies her on workshops 2 4 5 Photo: Gavin Dickson in schools. 6 Sadly, some of the children are very worried about dogs, 1 Kelly and Tigger, ready for their afternoon with the pupils choosing to sit at the back of the classroom so they can avoid As well as rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned of Deansbrook Junior School, Mill Hill. Today’s workshops are being near Tigger. Kelly gently encourages Poppy*, with the dogs, did you know that we also fund research into all about helping children to Be Dog Smart and giving them help of her teacher, to come and stroke a very relaxed, calm improving dog health and welfare, through our grant- the confidence and techniques to manage their fears, and be Tigger. Poppy is still nervous so she says she’ll try again at giving body, the Canine Welfare Grants Committee? All safe around dogs. High five! the end of the workshop. Dogs Trust funded research is conducted to high ethical standards and does not involve any procedures that may 7 Playtime for Tigger! Kelly says that dogs love to play, and it’s 2 Kelly introduces Tigger to the children. Most of them are 6 very important for a dog’s health to get enough physical and cause pain, distress or discomfort to dogs. delighted to see a dog in their classroom, but a few of them mental exercise, just like people. She asks the children to give are quite unsure, so Kelly sets a few ground rules to help the Tig a toy where she uses her great sense of smell to find treats We are currently funding a PhD researching glaucoma children understand how to behave while Tigger is with them: hidden under the cups. in dogs which is being undertaken by veterinary be calm, quiet, kind, respectful. ophthalmologist, James Oliver. Although it’s still early 8 Tigger is very chilled out while the children take turns to days, James has already discovered that Basset hounds 3 Tigger relaxes while Kelly asks the children what they stroke her back. Some of the kids can’t wait to have a go, but are affected by a painful eye disease, primary angle open would do if a dog ran up to them. Answers range from ‘run others hang back. Kelly chats with them when the classroom glaucoma (POAG), and has developed a DNA test which away’ to ‘scream for help’. Kelly says that they should stand is emptier, and a few of them eventually feel brave enough to can detect the mutation responsible for causing it; all of very still, feet apart, fingers tucked in and arms folded across stroke Tigger. 8 7 which means a brighter future for Bassets. their body – we call it the X Factor. She explains how doing this will make them very boring for the dog and he should go 9 Tigger is now so laid back she is horizontal - it sure looks We are also currently funding a new research project away to find something more interesting. like ‘Hometime’! from The University of Lincoln exploring the dog-child relationship. They are now appealing for parents of We have 24 education officers and six youth trainers 4 Now they’ve mastered the X Factor, Kelly shows them around the UK, visiting primary and secondary schools, children (4-10 years) who own a pet dog (owned for a how to approach a dog; tuck your fingers in, hold out your so if you’d like a Dogs Trust workshop on staying safe minimum of two years) to take part in a short phone fist and let the dog sniff you – and then it’s time to practice around dogs, and also managing fears, please email us on interview and complete three short questionnaires. with Tigger! Dr Sophie Hall would like to hear from parents who have [email protected] or to download our free Be Dog a child with - and without - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Smart materials visit www.bedogsmart.org.uk Please note, 5 Kelly explains that before you stroke a dog you must always this is an abridged version of events! and / or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ask the owner’s permission, and if they say yes, ask where Please email Dr Sophie Hall on [email protected] their dog likes to be stroked. Tigger is only too happy to have To watch Kelly and Tigger in action go to: for more information. the children come up and stroke her on the back, just as Kelly 9 has shown. *Names have been changed.

12 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 13 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk GET A BEACH-READY BONZO FEATURE British seaside checklist: human

Suncream, sunhat Cozzie, towel Jumper, coat (because: British summer weather) Parasol and / or umbrella (see above) Sandwiches and drinks WE SHALL BARK British seaside checklist: dog Toy to play fetch with Water bowl, big bottle of water Tasty snacks or packed lunch AT THEM ON Poop bags THE BEACHES Towel BY-LAWS FOR BARKERS JELLY AND ICE CREAM

Before you even load your car or head to the train station The beach is full of fascinating new sights, smells and tastes always remember to check whether your beach destination for your dog, most of which will be a joy to sniff, but do keep allows dogs; there are plenty of beaches which do not allow an eye out for jellyfish washed up on the shore, as they can dogs at any time of the year, and many which welcome dogs still sting even when dead. A sting on the snooter will be very only in winter and autumn. The good news is there are plenty painful. Ice cream, on the other hand, is very bad for dogs as of beautiful dog beaches all around Britain – too many to list they can’t properly digest dairy – so eat your cone yourself here, but please check here www.thebeachguide.co.uk for the and don’t be tempted to share. latest information, or check the website of your beach’s local authority. Just because you’re beside the seaside it doesn’t mean you can forget the poo bags, so grab your bag stash There really is nothing better than a as soon as you pack your day bag, and that way you’ll never day on the beach, so if you’re planning forget to scoop the poop. a trip this summer then don’t forget HOT DOGS? NO THANKS to include your dog – they’re bound Dogs can very quickly overheat and even die in cars on a hot to love it too! Whether you plan to day. To avoid tragedy, on a hot day always travel with the air conditioning on, or open the windows to allow air to circulate. chill out in a deckchair, paddle in the If you don’t have aircon and you are relying on the breeze from sea or fill your face with 99 Flakes, open windows be very careful in traffic jams. Make sure your dog drinks cold water at regular intervals, and above all, never taking Rover on your next seaside ever leave your dog alone in a parked car on a warm day. It rendezvous could be the best fun can take as little as 20 minutes for a dog to die in a hot car. Your dog should also be wearing a car harness (like a safety you’ll have all summer. belt, available from www.dogstrustgifts.com) or sit behind a grille while he travels in the boot.

If you spot a dog suffering in a hot car, you should call the police, or find your nearest police officer – do ask other passers-by to help find one. Be aware that breaking a car window is legally classed as criminal damage.

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The beach is a great place for you and Rover to try out new Sand dune hide and seek. ‘My children run off and hide games as well as the old faithfuls. in the sand dunes and the dogs have to go and find them! Brilliant fun for all of them!’ says Louise. Rockpool fetch. Toss your toy into shallow rock pools and watch Rover splash his way through the water. Watch out for Bucket and spade games. Heather Wren, training and crabs, as they could give a nasty nip on the nose. behaviour advisor at Dogs Trust Loughborough, recommends some fun training games, including, ‘getting your dog to pick Digging for victory. You know how you get cross when his toys and drop them in the bucket, or even using your Rover excavates an enormous hole in the garden? Well, on the spade for a bit of target practice.’ See dogstrust.org.uk/ beach there are no roses to ruin - let him dig until he reaches wagmagazine for a video on how to teach your dog targeting. Australia! See also ‘sandcastle moat engineering’ - a great scheme for dogs to helps kids, as long as your kids are relaxed BEACH SHACK SNACKS about the precise shape of the moat. Watermelon slices make a great occasional treat, they are Doggy paddle. If you love to swim in the sea then ask your cooling and great fun for most dogs to eat; messy, slurpy, bitey dog to join you! It’s a great way to build up your bond. Some and sweet! One slice is plenty, as too much of any fruit could dogs love to swim but rarely get the chance to experience give him a bad stomach. Why not try making these naturally waves, so be very patient and if he looks like he is unsure or sweet iced treats for your dog: go here to see how. uncomfortable then let him walk on the shore. Some dogs may run straight into the waves without a moment’s thought, so make the most of it and try some doggy paddle beside your doggy.

Sea kayaking. This one is a little unusual and takes some practice, but is tons of fun. Louise Round, our head of Photography by Martin Phelps. Thanks to Louise, Claire and supporter relations, based at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, and keen Sue and their beautiful dogs from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe. kayaker, says, ‘My Jack Russell, Hebe, comes sea kayaking Shot at Saunton Sands, North Devon; a dog-friendly beach with us and loves it – she wears her own life jacket!’ all year round.

16 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 17 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk Can’t make it to Rio? No problem! Feel the sunshine and the love for free with… READERS’ DOGS

RUFUS - RODEN This gentle giant is Rufus, photographed here with his best friend Ed. ‘We had a clue he might grow quite big by the size of his paws, however even we didn’t expect him to grow so large! He weighs eight stone now and is a soft, loveable giant who turns heads wherever he goes with his stunning looks.’ Photos: Martin Phelps CLEO - NEWBURY This adorable face belongs to Cleo who was rehomed after her owner lost her previous Dogs Trust dog We spoke to one of our supporters, Pat always put her dogs’ welfare first, “I first visited Dogs Trust when it was LENNY - DARLINGTON Clyde at the grand old age of 17. Dr Thomas Preston, after he got in believing passionately that no healthy just wooden sheds. I went again this Cleo was rescued from puppy touch with Dogs Trust regarding the dog should ever be put to sleep. It was year to see it now and you couldn’t This stunner is Lenny the Lurcher. Normally found running farming and brought to Newbury passing of his dear wife, Pat. We soon this shared belief that led her to make believe the difference. But that around the Yorkshire Dales he’s photographed here chilling where Margaret Alcock first set eyes discovered the remarkable story of their the incredibly generous decision to leave difference has got to be upheld by out on his summer holidays in France with Matthew and on her. Says her daughter Fiona, lifelong dedication to caring for stray a gift to Dogs Trust in her will. more money.” Georgia. “Mum took one look and laughed and abandoned dogs, simply because of at that funny little sweet face. It their love of animals. Speaking about his beloved wife, Tom You can watch Tom talk about his story, was the first time I’d heard mum so says “She would have been happy and other wonderful supporters who’ve happy since losing Clyde. They were Pat always had dogs from a young age, knowing that Dogs Trust care for dogs decided to leave a gift in their will at both what the other needed and it and couldn’t bear to see them injured until they can either find a home for www.dogstrust.org.uk/wagmagazine has been a perfect match”. or ill-treated. She never refused to take them, or if not look after them for the a dog in, which meant that Tom and rest of their lives”. If you’d like more information about Pat spent 40 years of their married life leaving a gift in your will to Dogs rescuing and rehoming hundreds of ”Pat always wanted to leave her money Trust, please complete and return the dogs, often taking in those in the worst to animals and she decided Dogs Trust coupon below. condition and unwanted by anyone else. was the charity she preferred.” ‘I love dogs because of their Sadly Pat passed away in 2014, leaving Following in his wife’s footsteps, Tom companionship, and I can never behind her beloved Tom and her has also pledged to leave a gift in his will see my life without one.’ darling dogs. to Dogs Trust. Dr Thomas Preston Dog lover and Dogs Trust supporter

‘I would look after the dogs come what may. I promised her that, and I don’t go back on my promises’ To see Tom talking about his love of dogs go here:

ALFIE - DUKE OF SHREWSBURY ELLIE - DARLINGTON Please send me a free Legacy Information pack which provides full Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms (Please circle) information about how to leave a gift in my Will to Dogs Trust. This handsome pair are Duke and Alfie. Rehomed together in First Name: Surname: 2012 from Shrewsbury they have carved a very special place Jill and Paul were looking to rehome a “medium sized dog, I have already remembered Dogs Trust in my Will in Alison and Steve’s heart. Unfortunately they have both not a terrier” when the team at Darlington paired them Address: been ill recently and have undergone operations but as Alison up with Ellie. She’s proved to be a great fit. Ellie loves her All information will be treated as strictly confidential says, “My wonderful, brave boys have been through so much, walks (unless it’s raining!), her bouncy ball, her cuddles and but just take it in their stride!” especially her weekends away in Welcome Cottages. Postcode: Supporter Number (if known): Please return this coupon to: 18 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk RTJA-SRXG-AZUL, Dogs Trust, Legacy Information, Clarissa Baldwin House, 17 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7RQ Source: 113327 FEATURE feature For some dogs, kennel life is so different to what they’ve ‘Our regular volunteer foster carers include dog lovers who often known before that they find it difficult to cope. For others, work away from home, or who travel abroad and can’t keep a they are simply so young that they would hugely benefit from dog permanently. Then there are people such as teachers who being exposed to the sights, sounds and smells of a person’s have summer breaks, plus those who work from home and enjoy home, to help prepare them for their life yet to come. the companionship of a dog. We have several volunteers who live alone and love the doggy company!’ This is where the Home From Home programme comes in; we place those dogs we feel would benefit the most with a One of Sarah’s other Home From Home regulars is Rachel foster carer for a period of time lasting anything from one McTighe, who recently fostered a Greyhound called week to nine months. Although the dog is not physically at May, following surgery for cataracts. She explains why our rehoming centre they are still very much available for volunteering for Dogs Trust holds a special place in her heart: rehoming, and will be promoted to potential new owners via our website; through the photo noticeboard within the centre’s ‘I decided to foster a dog because I couldn’t take one on full time reception area; and of course through the expert knowledge due to various commitments. It’s such a great thing to do and of our canine carers. Anyone who is interested in meeting you really feel like you’re part of a team. They give you all the one of our Home From Home dogs with a view to rehoming information you need and plenty of tips about caring for a dog. them is then invited to meet them at the rehoming centre on May needed some time to recuperate in a home environment an arranged date. following her operation, and it was so much fun looking after her. From a personal perspective it was a really social One of the best things about the programme is that not only experience. I met so many people when I was out walking May does it benefit our dogs, but it also benefits the volunteer who were interested finding out about her and Dogs Trust. It’s carers too. We caught up with Brittany Lane, who fostered been a wonderful thing to do and a real adventure. Fostering Roo the puppy for six weeks, on behalf of our Evesham also helps the rehoming staff by painting a picture of the dog’s rehoming centre. Brittany lives in Pershore and is mum to character, so it gives a guide for potential new owners to show three year old Ted. how the dog might manage in a home. It really doesn’t take long to turn a dog’s life around.’ Brittany tells us, ‘To see Roo grow and turn into this cheeky little terrier, from the Fostering is a win-win situation for dog and human alike, as tiny scared 12 week old stray he used to be has been amazing. I Sarah explains, love fostering puppies because they’re so young and absorb so ‘We have lots of foster carers who live alone and who find they much, from learning to walk nicely on a lead, to getting used to love having a dog for company. They also get to meet and chat Photos: Neil Pugh Brittany Potts with Ted and Roo being around a busy toddler. with so many more people when they’re out walking their foster pet in parks and cafes.’ I find fostering the young ones so rewarding , because when they first come to me they’re cheeky monkeys and don’t know So if you think you could provide a Home From Home for a anything. When I get a photo from their new owner showing worried dog, a young pup or maybe even a dog who needs them walking nicely and having fun with their new owner, I feel some peace and quiet following an operation, please call great joy! You do need a lot of patience but it’s so rewarding.’ 0303 003 0000 or visit dogstrust.org.uk/wagmagazine. Most of our rehoming centres are recruiting carers right now. IT DOESN’T TAKE Sarah Fortey is the Home From Home co-ordinator at Dogs Trust Evesham, and it was she who helped Brittany with plenty of advice on how to care properly for Roo. She is also Rachel with Rocky Walkies for Roo something of an expert when it comes to knowing what LONG TO TURN A makes a good foster carer: DOG’S LIFE AROUND “ To see Roo grow and develop and turn into this cheeky little Volunteer foster carers urgently needed! Dogs Trust we are always looking for ways to help the dogs in our care feel happy and terrier, from the tiny, scared 12 safe until we find them their forever home. If you love dogs but don’t feel ready or Spending time in a foster home can help our week old stray he used to be has able to take the plunge into full time dog dogs feel more secure, while allowing us to focus our efforts on finding them a permanent new owner. been amazing.” ownership, then our Home From Home Experience has shown us that the more dogs we can foster, programme might just be the answer! the more we can rehome.

20 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 21 Summer 2016 INTERVIEW feature

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E I super fast eaters or dogs with digestive problems because it helps D them eat at a slower pace by turning meals into a challenging game. O O “MAGGIE HAS F Fynn loves his grub and this bowl actually makes his meals last D E longer! It takes Fynn a while to guide the treats out, which is a great G G distraction for him and encourages mental stimulation.’ E -L Dog Maze Food Bowl, from £16.99 R TRANSFORMED OU R F FO Caroline is a member of Dogs Trust’s veterinary OUR LIVES” team, as well as ‘Head of All Things Fun’ to her CAROLINE’S own lovely dog, Fynn. Here they share their top Way back in April 2011, TV presenters picks from our new catalogue, which will keep Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford your canine cool and content this summer. CHOICE All the toys are available at dogstrustgifts.com together with their son Jack, suddenly To watch Fynn testing his toys go here: fell in love with a small, black rescue Photos: Clive Tagg dog – Maggie.

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO TRY DOGS TRUST – AND TO TAKE THE IS SHE A MEDIA DIVA, OR HAPPY NOT TO SHARE THE LIMELIGHT? ‘This watermelon toy is great for taking outdoors. It floats on PLUNGE AND GET A RESCUE DOG? Eamonn: We only put her in the limelight because we are so VERS OF THE G water and on hotter days, the cavity can be filled with water proud of the work that Dogs Trust does and we both have this LO RE Eamonn: Word of mouth. Two friends I worked with at Sky R AT and placed in the freezer which is great for cooling down hot O O News pestered me into going along and cutting a ribbon to awful concern that there are other Maggies out there and what F U dogs too! T celebrate the 5th birthday of the Harefield Rehoming Centre. if no-one was to know about them or give them a loving home. D O I wasn’t overly interested and I certainly didn’t want a dog – We also think she’s a bit of a natural in front of the camera, O Fynn loves this toy, as chewing is great fun for him but also we’ve taken her into the studio lots of times. R but I did it as a favour. Best favour I’ve ever done myself as it S massages his gums and reduces plaque build-up. All of turned out. the toys from this range are protected with BioCote, which TELL US A BIT ABOUT MAGGIE’S FAVOURITE PAST TIMES? prevents the growth of mould and bacteria, making this a WHAT WAS IT ABOUT MAGGIE THAT MADE YOU SAY ‘RIGHT, THIS IS Ruth: Well, she much prefers watching TV with me than with more hygienic option, even after being outside.’ THE DOG FOR US’? Eamonn – I think that partly arises from him shouting during Watermelon toy £7.99 football matches! Ruth: We didn’t choose Maggie – Maggie chose us, or our son F Jack to be precise. She honed in on him and the two of them WHAT ARE MAGGIE’S BEST QUIRKS AND ODDITIES? O had a bond straight away. We were just bystanders to a love R Eamonn: She has this little sneezing noise that she does when D affair. O she gets excited, especially when she realises she’s going out. G S BEFORE YOU GOT MAGGIE HAD YOU OWNED DOGS – OR IS MAGGIE HOW DO MAGGIE AND JACK GET ALONG? W YOUR FIRST? H Ruth: Inseparable – except when it comes to walking her! O Ruth: Maggie is our first dog. Of the three of us, I was the However I have left him in no doubt of his responsibilities most resistant. Both Eamonn and I believed we were too busy N recently. They eat together, sleep together, play together. He E and we also didn’t want dog smells or hair in the house. Our E always wanted a dog and the love between them is so strong. D son Jack, who was eight at the time, simply pestered us until

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Ruth: She calms me, she enthuses me, she brings out the best is unique – there will never be another like her. Surely that is laughter from me while Fynn happily chases it around for N in me. She also gives me a reason to exercise. I talk to her like a worth preserving? So I got an artist to make a life size replica. ages! I tend to vary what I put inside, from a small portion of T friend. I love her and I know that she loves me. his normal kibble to healthier treats like chopped carrots.’ Wobble toy £14.99

22 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk 23 Summer 2016 www.dogstrust.org.uk We would love to meet you and your dogs! Please support our dog EVENTS Come and see us at all of these places this summer… ambulance service Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for KEY Behavioural seminar, book through www.eventbrite.co.uk Meet us at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre Meet our dogs on the Dogmobile Your details: every £1 you donate. Gift Aid is reclaimed by Dogs Trust from the Summer’s here and the time is right for rehoming centre fun days, Dogmobile meet Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms (please circle) tax you pay for the current tax year. and greets and behavioural talks! Our FUN DAYS are tremendous fun for all the family, First name: including your dog, so please pop along for a fun day out - whatever the weather! If Surname: Please ensure you learning more about canine behaviour is your thing then you’ll enjoy our new series of Address: Tick the box behavioural talks by experts taking place at our centres throughout the year. Please visit Check your details www.eventbrite.co.uk then create an account for yourself and enter ‘Dogs Trust’ into the Sign and date the form search box to book your tickets in advance. Postcode: And return in free post envelope Supporter number (if known): July In order for us to Gift Aid your donations 31 Dogs Trust Loughborough’s Fun Day, 11am - 4pm at Turnpost Farm, East Road, Wymeswold, Loughborough, LE12 6ST. Entry: £2 per person. Payment details: please ensure you tick the box below: August 3 Dogmobile at North Devon Show, Umberleigh EX37 9DX Yes! I would like to help put two new dog I wish to gift aid any donations I 7 Dogs Trust Leeds’s Fun Day, 11am - 4pm. Entry: £3 per family ambulances on the road. make in the future or have made in the past 8 Dogmobile at Tesco, Newtonbreda, Belfast BT8 6PZ 4 years to Dogs Trust. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that it is my responsibility 9 - 10 Dogmobile at The Diamond Coleraine town centre £15 to pay any difference, if I pay less Income 13 - 14 Dogmobile at VW Festival, Harewood House, Leeds LS17 9LG £25 Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the 16 - 17 Dogmobile at Market Place, Abingdon town centre OX14 3JE £50 amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my 14 Seminar, Nick Thompson, the Holistic Vet, Dogs Trust West Calder, £53 £100 donations in that tax year. 21 Dogs Trust West Calder’s Fun Day, 12 - 3pm, West Lothian College, Almondvale Crescent, Livingston, EH54 7EP. Entry: free with a donation of a dog toy or treat! £250 24 - 25 Dogmobile at Maidenhead High Street, Kent Other £ 28 - 29 Dogmobile at All About Dogs Show, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 0TT Signature: September I enclose a cheque (payable to Dogs Trust) 3 Dogs Trust Ballymena’s Fun Day, 12 - 4pm. Entry is £1 for adults, children go free! for the sum of Date: / / 4 Dogs Trust Leeds sponsored walk, 10am start. Please call 0113 281 4937 or email [email protected] to take part Please note your address is required to identify you as a £ current tax payer. 10 Dogmobile at Romsey Show, Broadlands SO51 9LQ 11 Dogs Trust Manchester, afternoon tea & Beetle drive including tour of the centre, 12-3pm, £10. OR Source: 900004 Please book on 0161 337 3605 15 - 16 Dogmobile at Peascod Street, Windsor Town Centre Please debit the sum of £ from my card Please return this coupon in the Freepost 16 Seminar, Education is Key to Better Welfare with Robert Falconer-Taylor, Dogs Trust Manchester, envelope provided, or alternatively £11.50 address an envelope to: 17 Seminar, the Science of Canine Emotionality with Robert Falconer-Taylor, Card no: Dogs Trust Manchester, £53 Valid from: / Freepost RTJE-SXGL-BEEJ, Wag Response, 17 - 18 Dogmobile at Paws In The Park, Kent Showground, Detling ME14 3JF Expiry date: / Dogs Trust, Moulton House, 10 Pond Wood 17 Dogs Trust Evesham’s 125th anniversary Barn Dance, tickets cost £20, call 01386 83584 Close, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Issue no: 21 - 22 Dogmobile at Victoria Square, Bolton Northampton NN3 6DF. 24 - 25 Dogmobile at Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW Cardholder’s name (as printed on the card): 29 Dogmobile at High Street, Dundee city centre GIFT AID NOTES 30 Dogmobile at Grassmarket, Edinburgh city centre Please notify Dogs Trust if you: October 1 Dogmobile at Edinburgh Farmer’s Market, Castle Terrace • Wish to cancel this declaration • Change your name and address 5 - 6 Dogmobile at Morrisons Supermarket, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 9DA • No longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/ 6 - 7 Dogmobile at Parliament Street, York or capital gains 9 Dogs Trust Bridgend sponsored Waggy Walk, Parc Slip Nature reserve, Bridgend CF32 0EH Signature: If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and 15 - 16 Seminar, Teaching Life Skills with Kay Laurence, Dogs Trust Merseyside, check Eventbrite.co.uk want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you for prices must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self- Date: Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to 15 Charity Ball in celebration of Dogs Trust Glasgow’s 10th Birthday, Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. adjust your tax code. Tickets cost £45, email: [email protected]