MEET THE TEAM NEWS. Barker. Bard OLDEST RESIDENT FINDS FOREVER HOME AT LAST!

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1 ON CLOUD CA-NINE! WAG: THE MAG FOR DOG LOVERS SUMMER 2017

2 MEET THE TEAM NEWS Job title: Education and community officer (east London). I visit schools and run fun workshops to help children understand the duties of dog ownership, and how to stay safe around dogs. How long have you worked at Dogs Trust? Three years - it s just flown by! What is your favourite part of the job? A lot of the children I work with are unfamiliar with dogs and many find them quite scary. It s wonderful to be able to show these children a different side to dogs and just how fantastic they can be. What is the Building Confidence Around Dogs programme? Can you really overcome the fear? Our Building Confidence Around Dogs one to one programme isn t a quick fix; we aim to teach children how to be more relaxed in the presence of dogs and to know how to respond appropriately in order to stay safe. Each programme is tailored to the individual child s needs and we have already seen some great results! Why Be Dog Smart? It s so important that children know how to stay safe around dogs. Dogs are individuals, just like us, and can sometimes be worried by our behaviour. If we follow the Be Dog Smart rules then incidents between children and dogs can be greatly reduced. Beware of disturbing dogs that are eating or sleeping Even if for fun, don t ever tease a dog At 17 years old, Scruffy was our oldest resident yet. Handed in to our Evesham centre when his owner sadly became too ill to care for him, sad Scruffy charmed our centre staff immediately, yet found it trickier to catch the eye of a potential new owner. Don t approach a dog when there is no owner around Only stroke a dog when the owner says Yes you can Get the dog to sniff your hand first, then stroke gently Strange dog approaching? Stand still, look away, cross your arms Move calmly and quietly around any dog All that hugging and kissing - you might like it, but not all dogs do! Remember all dogs have teeth - and know how to use them! Treat dogs with respect and they will respect you Who is your beautiful dog? Fudge, a super lazy Lurcher, who comes on most of my school visits. She usually naps in the classroom on her blanket, but she has been known to steal the teacher s chair- much to the pupils delight! We are taking bookings for autumn term school visits now! Get the new school year off to a flying start with a Dogs Trust school workshop, us on educ@dogstrust.org.uk today! Photo: Richard Murgatroyd NEWSFLASH! LARGE PRINT VERSIONS OF WAG ARE NOW AVAILABLE, PLEASE WAG@DOGSTRUST.ORG.UK OR CALL TO REQUEST YOUR COPY. Editor: Deana Selby Readers Dogs: wag@dogstrust.org.uk High-res Jpegs only please! Designed by: Anthony Oram anthonyoram.com Cover Retouching: Rob Ison Print by: Eclipse Colour Print, managed by Red Mist Thanks to contributors this issue: Emma Meaden, Sally Lucas, Lucy Jackson, Lucy Morgan, Tristan Lathey, Kayla Maryon, David McNaught, Julia Youd, Hannah Baker, Emily Mayer, Lee Paris, Sarah Graham, Catherine Davies, Isaac Trathen. Editorial address: Dogs Trust, Clarissa Baldwin House, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ Tel: , wag@dogstrust.org.uk A dog is for life, not just for Christmas ON THE COVER: Honey, one of our Sponsor Dogs, captured mid-roll by our Dogs Trust Bridgend canine carer, Rebecca Goins. Rebecca snapped Honey having a joyful wriggle in the sun we think her smile is the sweetest thing. If you d like to sponsor our sunny Honey please go to Reg charity nos (England and Wales) SC (Scotland) (Ireland) Following a rehoming appeal in Evesham s local press, Scruffy was eventually adopted by Sarah and Matthew from Burton on Trent, and is now happily settled in his forever home with his adoring humans and a whitewhiskered new best pal - 17 year old Sam the Jack Russell. Says Matthew, We are absolutely delighted to give Scruffy his forever home. We lost one of our dogs a few years ago and really wanted a companion for Sam, our elderly Jack Russell who s been missing his best friend. When we saw the article in the paper we knew it was time for us to open our hearts to another furry friend. Scruffy has settled in brilliantly. Within an hour of coming home he found his spot on the sofa and has already become part of the family. He s such a sweetnatured dog. People should consider getting an older dog as they really are great fun to own. OLDEST RESIDENT FINDS FOREVER HOME AT LAST! Scruffy cuddles up with Sarah and Matthew Barker Bard Scruffy adores new best pal Sam Bard To The Bone Nicknamed the Woof in the Ruff by our Kenilworth staff, Rocco the terrier cross could be mistaken for that other, better known, son of Warwickshire, William Shakespeare. The shaggy-maned beastie is thought to be a Pug cross, and is currently in need of a fabulous home; all together now, Wherefore art thou, new home-eo? Photos: Gavin Dickson 02 Summer Summer

3 NEWS Dog Free Zones? Just Say No! Photo: Kevin Johnson NEWS Photo: Martin Phelps Are you aware of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) consultation in your community? PSPOs can be brought in by local authorities and can exclude dogs from areas such as parks, beaches, fields and/or require them to be kept on a lead at all times. So what can you do to help? We believe that dog owners should be represented fairly when consulting on PSPOs, and we need your help in informing us of any consultations in your community. Visit to download your consultation toolkit and ensure your voice, and the voice of your dog, is heard! GENERATION PUP WANTS YOU! World-first research project urgently needs more puppies and owners If you own a puppy under 16 weeks old, we would love to hear from you! We urgently need pups and their people to join in a very important scientific research project, the first of its kind in the world, which will examine the behaviour, development and welfare of dogs from puppyhood right through to old age. Our researchers need 5,000 puppy owners to regularly answer questionnaires about their dogs at various stages throughout their life. This information will allow us to investigate dog health and behaviour, and crucially, will help us to develop recommendations on how certain diseases and behaviours can best be prevented. Besides asking owners to complete regular questionnaires, we will also offer owners the option of becoming more involved by collecting samples (such as brushed hair) from their dog. In return, each puppy owner will become part of the Generation Pup community, receiving regular updates on our findings via our dedicated website and social media. You will also be contributing to the improvement of dog welfare for years to come! So to find out more, please go to 10 down, just 4,990 to go Puppy Smuggling: A Tragedy Ignored In July we launched our third investigative report into the continuing abuses of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). Despite all of our efforts to raise this issue on the Government s agenda, our investigation concluded that without a shadow of a doubt underage puppies are still being transported from Central and Eastern Europe into Great Britain to be sold as pets to unsuspecting members of the public, many without the appropriate vaccinations and with faked documentation. Our investigators found vets in Poland and Lithuania willing to forge documents, transporters happy to bring underage puppies through the border and dealers in the UK selling puppies to the public under the pretence of them being home bred. Tragically many of these puppies die as a result of the disease, malnutrition and dehydration associated with being poorly bred and transported on long journeys, often in filthy conditions, to Great Britain. We want Government agencies - not the ferry and train companies - to be responsible for the enforcement of PETS, and visual checks on all animals travelling under PETS, not just document checks. To read our report, view footage of our investigation or to find out exactly how our Puppy Pilot scheme funds the costs of illegally imported puppies through quarantine and then responsibly rehomes them through our rehoming centres, please visit To date, we have rehomed nearly 600 underage puppies through the scheme. Puppy buying tips Here at Dogs Trust we would always recommend adopting a rescue dog, so to see some of our wonderful dogs who really need a home with a loving owner, visit However, if you really want to buy a dog, always be sure to: Look for clues that the puppy was actually born and reared there, such as food bowls and bedding. If the puppy appears scared in its surroundings, it may not have been brought up there Go and visit your puppy at least once Be wary of puppies advertised with a Pet Passport. A puppy must be at least 15 weeks old in order to enter Great Britain Check for any signs of illness Avoid anywhere advertising multiple breeds of puppies Spend plenty of time with the puppy. You should not feel rushed or pressured into making a payment Make sure you see the puppies interacting with their mum, and that she is healthy and happy. Unscrupulous breeders are wise and often bring in stunt double mothers Help transform the lives of illegally imported puppies. Visit to get involved and support our campaign for change. 04 Summer Summer

4 NEWS C E D RI C T H E With his beady red eyes and twitchy little schnozz, Cedric the ferret provided a delightful surprise to our Shrewsbury staff when he was brought into the rehoming centre one day in March. Cedric s guest appearance came after he d been found at a roadside by the centre s vet nurse, Sue Thomas, and she d decided to bring him to the centre to scan him for a microchip in the hope of reuniting him with his owner. Unfortunately the mustelid had no microchip, but luckily the centre s other vet nurse, Naomi, fell for him and gave him a great home, with her own ferret, Dustin. Top: Cedric the celebrity. Bottom: Sue s dog Poppy wasn t sure what to make of Cedric at first. 30 YEARS AGO I WENT TO THE DOGS AND I VE NEVER LOOKED BACK! Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Leeds as centre manager Amanda Sands celebrates 30 years of finding homeless dogs their furry-tail endings. Dogs Trust Leeds was originally based on a small site in Adel and Amanda would see and hear the dogs when she went to look after her horse in a nearby field. As a dog lover the temptation became too much and she started volunteering, doing everything from walking the dogs and cleaning the kennels to talking to potential adopters. F E R R E T She remembers: I simply couldn t resist. We d always had dogs in our family and I just wanted to do what I could. I volunteered for quite a few years and then the manager s job was advertised and I got it! Back in 1987 the staff consisted of just Amanda and one other person and one block of kennels. Today, on their 35 acre York Road site, the 30-strong team can care for at least 100 dogs, there is a dedicated puppy suite, a veterinary suite and the staff include specialist training and behaviour advisors. Amanda says: It s so different today, it s wonderful! Dogs Trust leads the way when it comes to kennel design and people so often comment on how quiet it is when they come because the dogs are so relaxed. We know so much more about what makes a dog happy and healthy than we did when I first started. I m never without a dog at home and since working here I ve adopted them usually because they have some kind of health problem and tugged at my heart strings more than ever. My current dog, Clooney, happens to be blind and is absolutely gorgeous. A few words from Arla... Hello, I m Arla! I m one of the sponsor dogs here at Dogs Trust and I m here to tell you all about how people like you have helped change the lives of dogs like me. I arrived at Dogs Trust Kenilworth after I was found straying in Wales. New people and places make me really nervous so I was a bit unsure at first - I soon started to relax when I caught a whiff of my carer s pocketful of treats though! My nervousness, and the fact that I m not very good at sharing my toys, makes finding my forever home difficult. Luckily my carers understand my funny ways, and have all sorts of fun training games to help me overcome them. They put in so much hard work with my training, and they always make sure my kennel is cosy and clean so I feel safe and loved every day. Dogs like me wouldn t get this second chance at happiness without the help of our special sponsor pals. If you d like to sponsor me, or any of my other doggy friends, then fill in the form on the back page flap and my human secretaries will get everything set up for you. Wags and licks, Arla xx FUNDRAISING Photos: Andy Catterall 06 Summer Summer

5 Photo: Gavin Dickson NEWS Run For Their Life! Thinking of taking part in a running event this autumn? We have places in these fantastic runs. Simplyhealth Great North Run (13 miles, Newcastle) 10th September Scottish Half Marathon/10k 24th September Bournemouth Marathon Festival (5K/10K, Half/Marathon) 7th/8th October Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon (London) 8th October Summertime Blues? We Have The Cure! Just a sofa full of puppers. Nothing to see here. Simplyhealth Great South Run (10 miles, Portsmouth) 22 October Santa Run (Victoria Park, London) (5K & 10K) December Dog Jog (5k) - Various locations & dates Tough Mudder - Various locations & dates For more details or if you have you own place in a run contact the Fundraising Team at fundraiseforus@dogstrust.org.uk Photo: Vine House Studios If this chesterfield-full of Bichons doesn t spark joy in your heart then may we politely suggest you need to see a doctor. While the equation dog + human = happiness may not always add up, we can see that the benefits of owning a dog - even on a temporary basis - far outweigh the drawbacks. Our Home From Home scheme is appealing for people to volunteer as foster carers who can provide care for some of our dogs who do not settle well in kennels, or who need a little peace and quiet in which to recuperate from surgery or illness. The dogs will still very much be available for rehoming on a permanent basis, but in the meantime, we prefer to keep them in a home where they can enjoy some R & R until their special someone comes along. Crucially, we ask that the foster carer owns a car, and lives no more than an hour away from the rehoming centre. This is so they can bring their foster dog back to the centre should someone want to meet them with a view to offering a permanent home. Dogs Trust will provide all of the dog s food and pay for any veterinary attention needed. The litter of Bichon pups (pictured) had been fostered at home by two of our wonderful foster carers for our Evesham centre, Julie and Mary. If you d like to find out more about becoming a foster carer please do call us on Dogs Trust Basildon unveiled a new puppy playground offering the youngsters in its care a safe place to have fun and frolics. As part of their development programme, the play haven will be used to help the pups become more accustomed to the big wide world, offering them an exciting and secure place to play. The first residents to trial the new playground were six French Bulldogs, two Dachshunds and a Chow Chow pup. Suspected to have been illegally imported into the UK from Central or Eastern Europe, the 15-week-old pups were intercepted and seized from importers at the borders. (See page 5 for details). Lisa Cooper, manager of Dogs Trust Basildon, said: We re really pleased with the final result of the puppy playground, it s a great addition to the rehoming centre, thanks to a generous grant from the John Slater Foundation. I think our staff are just as excited with the playground as the pups! Photo: Lauren Killeen 08 Summer Summer

6 FEATURE 4 Some dogs love to join in football games in the park, even when they are not invited; helping your dog to keep calm and carry on, despite temptation, will make walks less stressful for you, your dog - and the people around you. No more being dragged on to the pitch, or worse, feeling the burn of shame while chasing your ball-stealing beastie! 6 Letty can find new people and situations a bit scary, so to help Sasha read Letty s body language, and help her feel more self-confident, Tamsin suggests they tackle the mini hurdles together. The aim here is not agility, it s understanding. 7 Letty looks worried, but once Sasha joins her among the hurdles she relaxes a little. Tamsin explains that Sasha must not pull the lead at all, and can best help Letty by providing words of encouragement and a treat. It s essential the dog has the freedom to make a choice whether to do something or not - and that the owner should never force the dog into it. Do Dog School! With each tiny movement forward, Sasha praises her pintsized pal. This process simply can t be rushed - patience is key! 5 Dog School coach Tamsin plays with a tempting looking ball in front of Letty, while Sasha walks calmly towards it and then turns away. Dogs Trust Dog Schools are popping up all over the country - and everyone wants to get involved! Dog School coaches will help you and your dog forge a great relationship, based on trust and mutual understanding, so you can enjoy your everyday lives - together. 1 Ready Letty? Sasha and Letty practice walking together, while carrying a spoon of kibble from one side of the room to the other. Lifestyle blogger Sasha Wilkins - - and her miniature Dachshund, Lettice, enrolled in Dog School because she wanted to help lovely wee Letty feel more confident when accompanying her out and about in the capital. 2 Sasha takes care to reward and praise Letty each time the lead is slack, and when all four sausage paws are on the floor. Letty soon understands that keeping calm will always get her a reward, whether edible or verbal. Good food manners are an essential dog life skill, especially if your dog is prone to leaping or pawing at passersby with ice cream! Remember, most dogs crave their owner s attention more than anything else, so use this as their top reward. 3 Didn t spill a drop! By walking on a loose lead, without pulling, Letty shows she has learnt to be nice and calm around food. Letty gets a titbit and a good girl whenever the lead is loose and she looks up at Sasha. 8 Success! Feeling braver thanks to her patient owner, Letty finally chooses to step over the hurdle. It s one small step for Letty, one great leap forward for sausage-kind. 9 The dream team! Sasha and Lettice, so proud of their Dog School graduation certificate! 10 Summer Summer ca

7 Do Dog School too! Lucy Wheeler - - and Gatsby took part in a specially tailored one-to-one session with our Dog School coach, Tamsin, because Gatsby, being a typical Border Collie, has a strong instinct to herd other animals, making him very unreliable about coming back when Lucy calls. 3 Lucy throws a treat, and Gatsby chases after it, Lucy then runs away and throws another one, which Gatsby chases. He has to keep focussed on his owner s moves so he can earns his rewards and enjoy a good chase at the same time. The more they play, the more Gatsby learns that mum is fun! 1 And he s off! Lucy s calling but Gatsby s got far more interesting things to do than pay attention to his owner! 4 But food is not the only treat a good play with a toy is also a ton of fun for a dog like Gatsby! Lucy uses a rope toy to keep G s attention. He doesn t feel the need to zoom off to look for something more interesting, because suddenly his owner is the Queen of Funtimes! 5 Tamsin hides a few treats among the cones allowing Gatsby to get active with his sniffer and his sharp Collie brain. This food search activity means all of his attention is focussed on the owner and the food there is simply no need for Gatsby to chase animals for fun, all the fun is right here! But you don t need cones while out walking. Try asking your dog to search for bits of food hidden among tree stumps and logs when you are next out on a walk. Tamsin is impressed not once has the great Gatsby zoomed off over the horizon. Success! 2 Tamsin steps in to explain that for Gatsby, chasing is a strong natural urge, so it s best not to stifle it, but to use it so that everyone is happy. By making Lucy the most exciting thing about every walk, Gatsby will soon learn that it s in his best interest to chase her instead. Dogs Trust Dog School is now available in 22 locations visit - to find your nearest class. We offer five classes for just 50 ( 40 if your dog is from Dog Trust or any other rescue organisation) and we will help you and your dog to have a better, happier relationship! Classes are kept to no more than six dogs per class, and we run different courses which are tailored to the specific needs of puppies, adults or rescue dogs. Bespoke training sessions, like Lucy s, can be arranged with our Dog School coaches for dogs/owners needing extra help with a specific issue which has been identified in the class, and cost 25 for one hour with two coaches. 12 Summer Summer

8 Photo Competition SMILE! It s photo competition time! Love dogs? Love dogs? Love taking snaps? We want to see your very best shots! The pics will be judged by our Chief Executive, Adrian Burder, and the winning images published in the spring 2018 issue of Wag. The star prize is a fabulous cottage holiday, courtesy of and runners up will receive an Instax Mini 8 instant camera. Enter Enter your photos for these categories: Best of Friends The Great Outdoors Bon Voyage! The simple things That s entertainment First prize! The winner will win a voucher for a fabulous cottage holiday worth thanks to our friends at You can choose from a range of over 15,000 holiday cottages and villas throughout the UK, Ireland, France and Italy. You can view the full range of properties by visiting where you can browse and check availability. The runners up will win an Instax Mini 8 camera, worth 60. Sponsor Dog Seamus during Storm Doris Rules Send entries to: wag@dogstrust.org.uk Closing date for entries is 1 st November With your image, please send us your name, the names of dogs and/or people in the image, and the category you are entering. We don t want to see dogs chewing or chasing sticks (dangerous) or dressed up in clothes (most undignified). Bandanas, dog coats, collars are acceptable dog-wear; tutus, sunglasses and hats are not! We accept digital images only. No prints please! Entrants should be 18 years of age or over. Employees or any other individuals connected with Dogs Trust and/ or members of their immediate family will not be eligible to participate. Entry to the competition is restricted to two entries per person. Competition is open to UK residents only. Prizes can only be sent to a valid UK address. Winners will be contacted via and or by post and their name will be announced in the spring 2018 edition of Wag. The judge s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition will run from 26 July 2017 until 1 November There will be no cash alternative to the prize offered and prizes are not transferable. By entering the competition you agree to permit Dogs Trust the use and publication of your photograph without any limitation in time or territory. 14 Summer Summer

9 FEATURE Methuselah Mutt Is Charlie our oldest adopted dog ever? At 23 years old, terrier cross Charlie is a bona fide muttley Methuselah, and currently enjoys life pottering around the garden with his fellow rescued oldsters Lucy and Zack, both aged 12. The grey muzzled trio had all been rehomed from Dogs Trust Evesham by Stuart and Kim Smith of Malvern, Worcestershire, and while Charlie is now a little creaky in the legs, he still enjoys a weekly walk in the Malvern Hills. Originally adopted when he was a sprightly 16 year old back in 2010, Charlie had been handed in to our Evesham centre after his previous owner had taken him to the vet to be put to sleep because there was a new grandchild on the way. Luckily, the vet contacted us, and the rest is (ancient) history. Says Stuart, When we saw him we knew he was the one for us. We were looking for another dog to add to our family and when we walked passed his kennel he just had that look in his eye we knew he was special. One of the staff told us how old he was and we couldn t believe it. We just wanted to give him a home for the time he had left, and here we are seven years on! He is definitely a spoilt lad and which is probably why he s managed to live so long. He loves his home comforts, snoozing in his bed, tasty treats and coming on holiday to Cornwall with us! We think Charlie is the UK s oldest rescue dog, but do you know otherwise? If your dog is over 23 please us on wag@dogstrust.org.uk Photos: Pete Cartwright HOLYROOD DOG OF THE YEAR Photo: Marc Turner FEATURE In a year heaving with political machinations, from general elections to Brexit negotiations to leadership battles, it was the Holyrood Dog of The Year competition which provided the defining moment in the nation s socio-political landscape. The first ever winner of the competition was Maya, a four year old Border Collie belonging to Emma Harper MSP, who won because the judges were so impressed by the strong bond displayed by the pair. Emma Harper MSP, I am absolutely delighted to have won the first ever Holyrood Dog of the Year and so is Maya. She has definitely earned herself a biscuit after her performance! We prepared for today s event by giving Maya lots of exercise and a big bath. While it s a fun occasion this is also a great opportunity to discuss the importance of responsible dog ownership and animal welfare. I have three dogs and all of them have been adopted from rescue centres. Leading the opposition in second place was Dogs Trust dog, Astra, a Bulldog competing with Bill Bowman, MSP for North East Scotland, with a place in the (trophy) cabinet awarded to Cinder, a Terrier cross owned by Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray in third. The judges were Ruth Davidson MSP, Adrian Burder (Dogs Trust CEO) and Bill Lambert (The Kennel Club.) The Holyrood Dog of the Year competition is organised by Dogs Trust and The Kennel Club to raise awareness among politicians on key issues affecting canine welfare. Pawlitical pundits can look forward to our Westminster Dog of the Year competition, which returns in October. IN MEMORY OF BRENDAN WHITE Staff at our West London rehoming centre paid their respects to their longest-serving volunteer, Brendan White, who passed away recently. Dedicating the latter part of his life to helping homeless hounds, Brendan became an integral part of the team at the centre. Over a period of 11 years, since the centre first opened, Brendan generously gave up thousands of hours of his time to help us care for dogs. Jo Lloyd, assistant manager at Dogs Trust West London, said: We have heavy hearts at Dogs Trust Harefield. Brendan s passing is a huge loss to the rehoming centre and for his fourlegged friends, who all desperately miss him. Brendan had such a special bond with our longer-term dogs, coming in to help us five days a week, without fail. He worked closely with our sponsor and longer-term dogs, walking and caring for them, fully embracing their individual needs and unique personalities. Brendan didn t have many family members so he became part of our Dogs Trust family. SPECIAL SOMEONE PART 2 Keep your eyes peeled for our brand new advert - Special Someone - which will be airing on TV throughout the summer! Highlighting the need for each of the fabulous our dogs in our care to find their special someone to give them a great home for life, we re hoping the ad will get people flocking to our rehoming centres! The new advert stars Paddy, a Jack Russell Terrier cross, who was once a stray and had been cared for at our Evesham rehoming centre, before finding his forever home. But that s all in the past - talented Paddy is now a fulltime actor! 16 Summer Summer

10 FEATURE VOLUNTEER JENNY AWARDED THE ARGUS MEDAL Dogs Trust has awarded Jenny Thomas, of north London, the Phyllis Mayer Argus Medal in recognition of her outstanding commitment to fundraising on behalf of stray and abandoned dogs. Jenny has been a volunteer fundraiser for us since Over the course of 39 years, the indefatigable Jenny has raised in excess of 133,000 for our dogs, and last year alone donated 24,000 through the sale of stamps, postcards and foreign currencies. Using her network of stamp dealers and philately enthusiasts all over the UK, Jenny converts other people s donated stamps and postcards into cash to help canines in need. We use Jenny s donation to sponsor kennels in four of our rehoming centres this year; in Bridgend, Darlington, Snetterton and West Calder. Speaking at the medal presentation in our London office, Adrian Burder, our chief executive, said: Congratulations on joining an elite group of Argus award winners. You thoroughly deserve the accolade after so many years of dedicated fundraising for the dogs. We are indebted to you for all your hard work, I know how intensively you work sorting out hundreds of tiny stamps before hauling them to the car boots sales and dealers. You combine the patience of a saint with the tenacity of a terrier! Jenny is still collecting your unwanted stamps please send stamps (used, new, old, modern, domestic, overseas, collections) and postcards to her: 15 Wentworth Avenue, Finchley, London N3 1YA. CAN T GET NO SCRATCHISFACTION With his distinctive raven hairdo and elegant snooter, Domino the Saluki cross looks like Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. Domino, aka Ronnie Woof, was brought in as a stray to Dogs Trust Shoreham, where our vet staff spotted he was carrying unwelcome houseguests. Once he was treated for fleas he quickly settled down into kennel life. The rocker-resembling rover has since been rehomed, in a clear case of you can t always get what you want, but if you bark sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need. Jenny adds, I would like to thank everyone concerned, I am very honoured to receive such a prestigious award. I am happy that my efforts have helped Dogs Trust by funding kennels to give dogs somewhere to call home. The Argus Medal was created in 1933 (by the National Canine Defence League, as we were then named), as an award in recognition of long and distinguished service by those who had devoted a great part of their lives to the cause of dogs. The medal depicts the incident, commemorated by poets and writers throughout the ages, where Ulysses, returning weary and unkempt from his wanderings after many years, is unrecognised by all save his faithful dog, Argus, who, lying neglected and in extremis, summons his last remaining strength to raise his head at the beloved voice of his long lost master. Separated at birth? Ronnie Woof, Ronnie Wood Photos: Joe Morris NEW! Dog School Events NEWS If you d like to join a Dogs Trust Dog School seminar or family training class then visit or call the number printed beside the event below to book your place. AUGUST 1 Family Education Sessions, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call Dogs and Babies seminar, Dogs Trust Merseyside, 7pm, 10. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 2pm, free. Call Understanding separation anxiety seminar, Dogs Trust Leeds, 7pm, 10. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 2pm, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, 10am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Ballymena, 11am, free. Call Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am, free. Call SEPTEMBER 23 Firework fear in dogs seminar, Dogs Trust Loughborough, 10. Call Firework fear in dogs seminar, Dogs Trust Darlington, 10. Call Firework fear in dogs seminar, Dogs Trust Merseyside, 10. Call OCTOBER 2 Firework fear in dogs seminar, Dogs Trust Leeds, 10. Call Photo: David McNaught GIANT SCHNOODLE GALLOPS INTO GLASGOW! Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow were recently seeking a big friendly home for a BFG (Big Friendly Giant). The centre recently welcomed their first ever Schnoodle, aka Massive Archie, who is a cross between a Giant Schnauzer and a Standard Poodle. At just eight months old, Massive Archie is 27 inches tall and weighs in at 42 kilos, and is exceptionally gentle and loves to play. When standing on his hind legs, Archie is 5ft 6in; the average height of a Dogs Trust Glasgow canine carer! 18 Summer Summer

11 COOLER THAN ICE CREAM, WARMER THAN THE SUN READERS DOGS EDIE - BASILDON Mary tells Wag, I adopted little Edie in January from Dogs Trust Basildon. She didn t have the best start in life after arriving at the rehoming centre before Christmas with her mum and the rest of her litter. Edie is an absolute delight! She comes to work with me most days and is very popular on my train! It was love at first sight when I met little Edie, and for a very special reason, she was meant to be mine. BEAU - LOUGHBOROUGH Tony who took home a puppy from Loughborough says, Here is my little girl Beau, she has taken over our house and brought so much love with her. She is very much part of our family now. Thank you to Dogs Trust for bringing us together. Ahh.you are very welcome. SHEP - NEWBURY Hi there, my name s Shep! I found my new owners, Sheila and Paul, in Newbury and now there is nothing we like more than long runs on the beach. Followed by a good night s sleep, to get ready to do it all again! Woof! JOEY PURDY - EVESHAM Purdy is a p-awesome addition to our family! We love her to bits and we re enjoying lots of fun family days out together. Recently Purdy discovered she was a fabulous swimmer and now we regularly catch her doing a few lengths of our pond. Thanks so much to the team at Dogs Trust Evesham for matching us with our perfect pooch. You are welcome, Sally, Maggie and Arthur - hope you are enjoying the wet dog aroma! MARGAUX - DARLINGTON Sweet Margaux is a remarkable 18 years old. Rehomed when she was three months old from Darlington by Roger and Andrea she has had a full life, lots of jumping first, asking questions later! Now very much the dowager of the house, Margaux is still enjoying her gentle walks and the occasional lamb bone to crunch on. BEAU BUSTER - BASILDON Karen rehomed Buster, two years ago from Dogs Trust Basildon. Here he is now proudly displaying the rosette he won in the Best Crossbreed class at a charity fun day. As well as being the dog the judge most wanted to take home, he was also lucky enough to be on holiday on the Isle of Wight at the time! DEXTER - CANTERBURY 10 month old Dexter was very lucky the day 12 year old Theo spotted him at our Canterbury centre. At first Theo was a little nervous of Dexter, but quickly became more confident and after a few visits Dexter had found his new family. Now the best of friends, Theo says of Dex, It s nice to be able to walk him off the lead knowing that he will come back when you call him. Recently we took him on a car journey through Italy, France and Switzerland. VINCE - KENILWORTH GULLIVER - SHREWSBURY This year marks the 10 th anniversary of Wag veteran Gulliver meeting Jennifer White at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury. Now, all these years later we re pleased to hear life is still good, He is such a lovely natured character and a wonderful advert for all the good that Dogs Trust do. The photos were taken while on holiday in Cornwall and show him having a whale of a time. (Sorry!) This Golden Oldie is Vince, who turned 15 in January. Despite having to take things a little slower these days he still loves a good run on the beach with owners Steve and Amanda who found him at Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Belated Happy Birthday, old boy! Send your best Dogs Trust woofer pics to wag@dogstrust.org.uk 20 Summer Summer

12 EVENTS KEY Meet us at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre Meet our dogs on the Dogmobile JULY 30 Fun Day with Dogs Trust Loughborough, at Turnpost Farm, East Road, Wymeswold, LE12 6ST 10.30am - 4pm AUGUST 2 Dogmobile at North Devon Show, Bridge St, Umberleigh LS21 IBQ, 9am - 6pm 6 Fun Day at Dogs Trust Leeds, 11am 6 Fun Day with Dogs Trust Newbury, at Park House School, Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NQ 12-4pm 6 Fun Day at Dogs Trust Canterbury, 11.30am- 4pm 7 Dogmobile at Tesco Newtonbreda, Newtonbreda Rd, Belfast BT8 6PZ 10am - 4pm 8-9 Dogmobile at Coleraine town centre, The Diamond, Coleraine BT52 1DE 10am - 4pm 10 How to fly with broken wings children s book workshop with the author, Dogs Trust West London, 1-3pm, free. Suitable for children aged Booking essential, call Dogmobile at Guildhall St, Londonderry BT48 6AA 10.30am pm 20 Fun Day with Dogs Trust West Calder, at West Lothian College, Livingston 12-3pm 24 Family dog training class, Dogs Trust Darlington, 1pm, free. Call Dogmobile at All About Dogs Show, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 0TT 31-1 Sep Dogmobile at Peascod St, Windsor, Berks SL4 1AA 10am - 4pm SEPTEMBER 9 Dogmobile at Romsey Show, SO51 9LQ, 9am - 6pm 14 Dogmobile at Dundee City Square DD1 3BB, 10am - 4pm Dogmobile at Paws in the Park, Kent Showground, Detling ME14 3JF Dogmobile at Jubilee Square, Bolton BL1 1RZ 10am - 4pm Dogmobile at Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW 24 Meet Dogs Trust West London dogs at the Chiswick House Fun Dog Show, Chiswick Park, Staveley Road, London W4 3ES Dogmobile at Loughborough Market Place, LE11 3EA 10am - 4pm OCTOBER 1 High Tea and Hounds, afternoon tea, music and behind the scenes at Dogs Trust Canterbury. Adults 10, Children (over 8) pm Booking essential tel Dogmobile at Parliament St, (outside M&S), York, YO1 8NB, 10am - 4pm 8 Waggy Walk with Dogs Trust Bridgend, Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 0EH Dogmobile at High Town, Hereford 10am - 4pm postcode HR1 2AE Dogmobile at Tesco, Victoria Close, Diss IP2 4JN, 10am - 4pm Dogmobile at Countryside Live Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ 23 Autumn Find your nearest rehoming centre here We have so many great events coming up this summer - we would love to meet you! Ranging from fun days at our rehoming centres to a series of talks from experts on dog behaviour, we ve got something you ll enjoy. 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