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y current obsession is trying to make the most out of the sunshine with my excellent Dogs Trust dog by my side, whenever possible. As a spaniel, Daniel is never not up for a walk/swim/bork at the seagulls, and his recent ninth birthday provided the perfect excuse for the whole family to hit the beach.

The ‘birthday dog’ enjoyed hours of fetch in the surf with his three favourite tennis balls, followed by a sausage from the cafe, the digging of a massive hole, finishing up with an almighty shlurrp of my daughter’s ice cream, before conking out in his car-boot bed (safety harness on, of course). It was such a joy to see the daft boyo living in the moment for all he was worth.

With long days of fine weather ahead (hopefully), how do you plan to spend your quality sunshine time with your best hairy pal? Turn to page 12 for a few ideas on transforming a basic beach trip into something splendid.

Wishing you and your woofers a marvellous summer!

Deana SelbyEditor

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COVER STAR Bonnie the sweet Staffy from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe with her friend Rogan, at Saunton Sands.Bonnie and Marley loved zooming on the sand at our beach photoshoot. Photos by Martin Phelps. British summer weather digitally warmed by Rob Ison.

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R O V E R J O Y E D !

Sun’s out tongue’s out. Millie by Becky Baker, DT Bridgend

Steve by Pete Cartwright, DT Evesham

Sparkle by Julie Ace, DT Bridgend

Scout by Becky Baker, DT Bridgend

Jeff and his carer Natalia by Francesca Gent, DT Darlington

Owzat?!! Buddy by volunteer Andy Scott, DT Evesham

Budweiser by Julie Ace, DT Bridgend

Rumba and Gemma by Julie Ace, DT Bridgend

We asked our brilliant rehoming centre staff to get snap happy with the dogs in their care - here are a few of our favourite shots! Call 0303 003 0000 or visit dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming to rehome a Dogs Trust dog.

Monty and Archer by Pete Cartwright, DT Evesham

Fluffy loves Phil, by Joanne Booth, DT Ilfracombe

LeapingLab Rogerby ClaireRooney, DTMerseyside

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Sometimes a place needs more than just a lick of paint to keep it shipshape, as Dogs Trust Newbury has just proved. First opened in 1974, Dogs Trust Newbury is home to around 300 stray and abandoned dogs per year, but its kennels were showing signs of serious wear and tear, and there was too little outdoor exercise space.

Thanks to the kindness of you, our dog-loving, Wag-reading supporters, we were able to embark on a major redevelopment of the centre, and we now have hugely improved kennelling and training and behaviour areas for the dogs in our care. The old farmhouse, formerly the manager’s accommodation, has been repurposed to house specialist training and behaviour facilities, while retaining its picturesque exterior.

Plus, buying an extra four acres of land has given our dogs much more space in which to run, BARK and play! Our dogs would love to show you around their new place - so come and visit Dogs Trust Newbury at Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, Berks RG20 0HR

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEWBURY

All the news that’s fit to bark!

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IF YOU LIKED IT THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE PUT A TAG ON IT...

As a rule dogs don’t like bling, but there is something small and shiny that every dog should be wearing - their identity tag! We are now offering a personalised engraving service for our range of specially designed Dogs Trust dog tags, so now there really is no excuse for your dog not to be wearing one.

Ensuring your dog wears their tag is not only a legal requirement, but also means that should they become lost, you can be quickly contacted by their finder - now that has to be worth its weight in gold.

The tags range from £5.95 to £9.00, with the Dogs Trust tag costing £8.95. Dogs Trust receives all profits from the sale of these tags, which equates to between 35% - 44% of the sale price, depending on the tag ordered.

Order yours here www.dogstrust.org.uk/collarandtag

Photo: Lauren Killeen

Glad to be greyWe couldn’t resist sharing our glorious Greyhounds Baloo, Sophie and Ziggy taking their canine carers Ivan, Cody-Mae and Tarryn for a stroll in the spring sunshine at Dogs Trust Basildon. The cheerful trio are all retired racing Greyhounds, and as such make wonderful pets, requiring very little exercise, several good kips per day and a comfy sofa on which to achieve this. Visit dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming to see all our adorable Greyhounds who are waiting for their forever homes.

Not one but TWO animal ambulances have been bought by you, the fabulous readers of Wag! Enormous thanks to everyone who sent in a donation, no matter how large or small, as you can see your pounds are already helping us transport even more stray and abandoned hounds to a Dogs Trust rehoming centre - and a fresh start in life. (See Wag summer 2016.)

You lovely people donated an incredible £90,461 enabling us to buy two specially fitted out vans to join our fleet. As Ian Bevan, one of our two new drivers says, ‘For many dogs, their ride in the ambulance is the very first step on the road to their forever home. I’m delighted to say, thanks to your kindness, we’ll be able to get more dogs in need to get back on the good paw.’

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Double the trouble: Our drivers Ian Bevan and Richard Evans showing the two new ambulances to George and Mildred from our Leeds centre.


Important changes on the wayFrom 1st of October there will be some important legislative changes taking place affecting anyone who breeds, boards, sells or provides day care for dogs in England.

Dog owners will soon be able to check whether an establishment has a licence, and furthermore, be able to see what star-rating they have been awarded, on a scale of one to five. The new Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations require dog-based businesses to meet a set of defined minimum standards, and if they do so, to display a licence (although display of the rating is not compulsory). The licences and ratings will be issued by local authorities, and there are also financial penalties for any business which continues to operate without a licence after the transitional period. For more information visit dogstrust.org.uk/publicaffairs

Who must now be licenced?

- Boarding kennels- ‘At-home’ boarding establishments- Breeders (anyone breeding three or more litters per year)- Doggy day-care providers- Anybody selling dogs they did not breed themselves, including pet shops

Who does NOT need a licence?

- Dog walkers- Dog groomers- Dog hydrotherapists

GEORGE AND MILDRED MAKE A COMEBACK

A devoted mum and son duo at Dogs Trust Leeds have found themselves in need of a new home for a second time, through no fault of their own, and are hoping to find a new home on the double. However, unlike their sitcom namesakes, these two are the very best of friends.

Mum Mildred, six, and her son, George, three, originally arrived at our Leeds rehoming centre in October 2015 and headed off to what the team hoped would be their forever home. Sadly, due to an unavoidable change in their family’s circumstances, they have found themselves in need of a new home once again.

Amanda Sands, our Leeds centre manager, says:‘George and Mildred are a lovely pair. They adore being together, and George likes his mum to be by his side as much as possible. It can be more difficult for us to find a home for two dogs but we know there must be someone out there willing to welcome this affectionate pair into their lives. They would love to be at the heart of a family, and could live with children over 12, but no small furry animals please.’Photo: Kevin Johnson

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Cooler than ice cream, warmer than the sun; it’s your Dogs Trust dogs living their best lives in their forever homes. Share your #DTDogoftheWeek and join in #TongueOutTuesday on Instagram, email us on [email protected] - get involved!

Bonnie and Snoopy of EveshamBonnie and Snoopy were proud and dapper members of Sophie and Dave’s wedding party in 2017. They are photographed here just minutes after the happy couple tied the knot and just before Bonnie and Snoopy began the entertainment! It all went very smoothly, although Sophie did say the holiday afterwards was very welcome. Good work by the furry members of the wedding party!

Poppy and Zante of HarefieldMeet mother and daughter duo Poppy and Zante. Rehomed by Alison and Bryan last summer, they arrived just in time to help them celebrate their ruby wedding anniversary. They both enjoy lovely walks along the canal and when it all gets a bit much for 11 year old Zante, she takes a ride in her carrier. All we know is, butter wouldn’t melt!

Moon of GlasgowThis beautiful boy enjoying the sunshine and good life is Moon. Sadly he passed away in March at the grand old age of 13 but not before 10 years of love and laughter with Debbie and her husband. One of his favourite places to visit was Appin in Argyll where he would run around until he could take no more before collapsing in a heap and snoozing the rest of the day away. He is much missed.

Jack of KenilworthThis happy trio are Gaynor, Ian and their handsome boy, nine year old Jack. Rehomed from our Kenilworth centre they are seen here on a mini break to Inverness. Sadly, despite walking 15 miles that day, Jack didn’t manage to find Nessie but we think that’s not a bad effort for an older gentleman.

Gerry of DarlingtonIt’s hard to believe this cheeky looking chap was once a bundle of nerves. Rehomed at six months old by Marion and her partner, he was scared and anxious about pretty much everything. Thanks to love, patience and a little help from Holly the Lab, Gerry has blossomed into a cuddly, confident chap. This is the happy ending we all love to hear about.

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Oliver of LeedsRachel lost her much loved dog, Maxwell, in February. A few months later she felt ready to visit our Leeds rehoming centre and came home with eight month old Oliver. He very quickly made himself at home, and enjoys playing with his ‘brothers’, and sitting on Rachel’s feet while she works. As Rachel is an author, we are hoping to see Oliver appear in print quite soon!

Charlie of KenilworthPictured here with his playmate Isabelle is Charlie. Rehomed eight years ago by Jennifer, Charlie is loving life: ‘They have always really enjoyed playing together and really are best of friends.’ When he’s not scooting around causing mischief with his sidekick, his favourite thing is to find a sunny spot and soak up the warmth. I think we can all relate.

Archie of Salisbury The best behaved and best dressed guest at Hannah and Alex’s May wedding was Archie, a 13 year old golden bear and the groom’s best man. With great dignity, Archie greeted each guest on arrival and stayed by the groom’s side during the ceremony. He never asked for food during the wedding breakfast, despite the presence of a cheeseboard, and even found time to bust a few moves on the dancefloor. Hannah and Alex first met when she worked at Dogs Trust, and their romance was sealed when Alex popped the question during a walk in the countryside - with Archie right by his side, of course.

Mouse of LeedsThis gentle giant is Mouse, a Caucasian Shepherd dog, pictured here with owner Mike and new dog siblings Lu and Jack. Despite his size, Mouse and Lu play together like old friends, and Mouse has settled down very well. Our Leeds team thought it could take some time to find a new owner used to handling such a large breed, but along came Mike, who tells us mighty Mouse has been no bother at all!

Skipper of LoughboroughThis inquisitive little face belongs to Skipper, seen here enjoying one of his many walks near his home with his owner Suzanne, who took this sweet snap.

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The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside really went the extra mile in their devotion for dogs when they set out to capture a missing Lurcher in the depths of winter.

Last February, Dana had been in her new home in Cheshire for just one hour when she leapt over the garden fence and took off on tour. Her worried owners alerted the Merseyside team, and everyone was on high alert to get the Lurcher back home where she belonged.

Dana had been spotted several times in nearby fields, but each time she was approached, she’d bolt. After 19 days on the run, Dana was finally caught, thanks to some outstanding teamwork, an ingenious trap and an accommodating farmer.

Using highly scented food such as warmed kippers and oxtail soup to waft a scent trail through the icy air, the Merseyside team of staff and dedicated volunteers lured Dana to the same spot on farmland every day. Over several days, Team Dana worked as a tag team, swapping shifts at 6am and 10pm in order to make sure they didn’t miss a chance to capture the elusive Lurcher. Happily, within 30 minutes of making the trap ‘live’ they managed to catch Dana while she was investigating the food.

Slightly thin but unharmed, Dana was brought back to the rehoming centre for some TLC and extra snacks. Her new family decided she wasn’t the right dog for them, and Dana is currently enjoying life at Dogs Trust Merseyside while her rehoming team continue their quest for a wonderful new home - a home with extra high fences!

Hold me closer tawny dancerJohn Wannop, our servicing vet at Dogs Trust Leeds, inspects a large tawny owl which was found dazed in the centre’s car park one morning in April. The owl, thought to have been clipped by a car, had an eye

injury and was quickly taken to the Wildlife Orphanage sanctuary in Selby for veterinary

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Lovely older lady Lara the Staffie is looking for a very special someone who can give her the constant company she so desperately craves. This eleven year old grande dame is much loved by the team at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, who would like nothing more than to see Lara happily settled in a comfy home where she can enjoy her retirement.

Lara loves people so much that she hates to be left on her own, and can only be ‘home alone’ for a maximum of 15 minutes; so she’d be ideally suited for someone who doesn’t like going out much, or somewhere there is at least one person always around. Her canine carer, Phil, adores Lara, taking time to tuck her up at night in extra blankets to keep her warm, and has even been known to sing her a lullaby at bedtime.

If you’re looking for a stately, staffordly sidekick, please call 0303 003 0000.

Photo: Tom Teegan

Photo: James Lincoln

Roxy the Staffie is wielding her shopping trolley with such glee as she dashes around her local Pets at Home superstore because she knows that, thanks to the kindness of Pets at Home’s VIP Club mem-bers, she has £1,000 worth of VIP Lifelines to spend. Shopaholic Roxy’s trolley is over-flowing with toys, blankets, snacks and treats for her fellow Dogs Trust rescue dogs, and once she gets back to her kennel at Dogs Trust Basildon the wonderful haul will be shared among all of the residents.

The Lifelines are donated by members of the VIP Club every time they shop, and they can choose to donate their Lifelines to any animal charity of their choice. Over the past year, VIP Club members have donated an incredible £270,000 of Lifelines to help our dogs. To find out how you can create and donate Lifelines to help our dogs, go to www.petsathome.com/dogstrustvip

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Oh I do like to bark beside the seaside!Our top tips for getting your bestie “beach doggy ready”!

Foxy excels at our bucket and spade agility course


1 KNOW YOUR SPFIt’s worth checking your dog’s SPF -Safe Pupper Factor - before you hit the beach. Always bring fresh water and a bowl with you, and don’t let your dog drink the sea water, as this can cause vomiting and an upset tum from all the salt. Prevent him from eating washed up dead fish on the beach, as they can be full of toxins, and do stop your dog if he tries to munch the sand - if he eats enough it could cause a blockage in the intestine, which is very dangerous.

2 ONLY MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN……go out in the midday sun, so if you know the temperature is set to soar make sure you plan your trip to the beach early in the morning to avoid overheating. You could also invest in a pop up sun protection tent, available from most baby gear shops. Above all, NEVER leave your dog alone in a parked car. Even just a few minutes in a hot car can be fatal. If you spot a dog suffering from the heat in a parked car, do all you can to find the owner, but if you can’t, call 999 for the police to come and break the window.

3 MUZZLE PUZZLEDogs lose heat by panting, so it’s essential that your dog is able to open his mouth, otherwise he could get heatstroke. If you usually use a muzzle on your dog, make sure it’s the open ‘basket’ type muzzle, rather than the nylon tube type.

4 SEAS THE DAY Even if you know your dog is a strong swimmer, be aware that strong currents can quickly exhaust your dog, and he could get into difficulty. Not all dogs know how to swim, so if it’s Fido’s first foray into the big blue start off with some gentle paddling in the surf, and let him go at his own speed. If waves worry your woofer, stay with him at the water’s edge and just let him gently dip his paws until he looks more relaxed. Not all dogs are sea dogs, so please respect your Rover’s wishes and never force him to do something he doesn’t want. 5 THE POOPBAGS AND THE GLADRAGSPoo bag - never out of style! If you find yourself on the shingle clutching a full poop bag, but no bin in sight, do not be tempted to leave it there. That’s one seashore treasure nobody wants to find. Simply stash it in an old tupperware box in your beach bag for disposal later. (But please don’t forget it’s there…)

6 PUT AN END TO PICNIC PILFERINGAn off-lead dog frolicking happily on a beach is a joy to behold; a hairy rocket on a ham sandwich mission is an almighty pain in the neck. Training your dog to come back to you, even in the face of temptation, is a beach-life essential.

You might like to consider joining our excellent Dog School classes, specially tailored for puppies, adults or rescue dogs, find more info at dogstrustdogschool.org.uk

Or if you can’t get to a class then please check out our easy to follow ‘recall’ training video here dogstrustdogschool.org.uk/training/i-want-to-train-my-dog/training-videos/ and have a look at our teach your dog to settle video here: dogstrustdogschool.org.uk/training/i-want-to-train-my-dog/settle/

Finally, there is much to be said for buying a very long training lead, a harness and a stake so you can tether your dog; he still has his freedom, yet feels secure, and you have control over where he wanders.

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LET THE GAMES COMMENCE!Mental stimulation + digging or jumping = masses of fun and a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your best mate. Be careful not to let your dog over exert himself in the heat, always bring water and stop for regular rests in the shade.

FOODCASTLESMost dogs love to use their noses to search for tasty treats, so get a friend to take Bonzo for a stroll while you build some sandcastle and insert snacks in the middle. Dog biscuits or other dry treats make ideal foodcastle finds, then sit back and watch as your dog has the best fun utterly destroying all your hard work and finding all the tasty food.

BUCKET AND SPADE AGILITYLow jumps made of lightweight buckets and spades are a great way to give your dog a mini work out and use his brain at the same time. You could try using a treat as a lure to get him over the low jumps at first. As with all new experiences, start off slowly and gently, always praise your dog for doing what you want, and never reprimand him if he doesn’t get it right.

DOWNWARD DOG YOGAMAT UNROLLDoing yoga on the beach is becoming increasingly popular, so why not ask your dog to help you unroll your mat? Start with your mat fully unrolled, then place a row of treats along the centre line and roll it up with all the treats inside. Put the rolled up mat onto the sand and start to slowly unroll it to reveal the first treat. Hopefully your dog should snap up the treat while nudging the rolled up section with his nose and unrolling the mat a little more, to show the next treat. With a little practice your dog will eventually have unrolled your yoga mat and you’ll both be ready for some relaxation!

Photos by Martin Phelps. With grateful thanks to staff and dogs from Dog Trust Ilfracombe. Thanks to Paula Boyden

and Tamsin Durston for advice.

Foodcastles - sit back and watch your dog destroy all your hard work!

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HEAT STROKE

What to watch out for:Faster panting, barking, whining, excessive thirst, excessive drooling, faster heartbeat, dark-coloured gums or tongue, glassy eyes staggering, weakness or collapse, seizures.

What to do: Prevent the dog from getting any hotter, move them to a cooler area. Dampening the dog down with cool (not freezing) water will help start to bring the body temperature down.

Wet towels can be used to cool a dog and these must be regularly changed, or you could spray them down with water. If you’re in a car, placing them in front of the air conditioning vent will enhance evaporation, and cooling effect, on the way to the emergency vet appointment.Take the dog to the nearest vet.

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IN MEMORY DONATIONS: THE GIFT OF A LIFETIMEWe’d like to extend a great big thank you to everyone who has so thoughtfully donated in memory of friends and family. In 2017, £519,503 was raised this way, ensuring that our vital work continues for the thousands of dogs that come into our care every year. Without your help this wouldn’t be possible, and for that we are so grateful.

If you would like any information regarding the best ways to collect donations at the funeral of a loved one or in memory of someone then please don’t hesitate to contact us either at [email protected] or on 020 7837 0006.

Polly’s art for dogsIf you’d love to own a stylish portrait of your dog, and want to help stray and abandoned dogs at the same time, look no further than Polly Furnival’s Art for Dogs, the brainchild of artist Jack Furnival.

Jack creates beautiful hand drawn etchings from your photos, and in return he asks that you make a suggested minimum donation of £25 to Dogs Trust. In this way, generous Jack has created hundreds of beautiful doggy portraits and raised almost £8,000 for Dogs Trust over the past eight years.

Jack and his wife George created Art for Dogs as a memorial to their daughter, Polly, who sadly died at a young age. Her great love of dogs inspired Jack to use his talent to raise funds for Dogs Trust, the charity that Polly supported throughout her short life. To commission a portrait please visit www.artfordogs.co.uk

Photo: Martin Phelps


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1 Fetch 79%= 2 Tug of war 73% = 2 Training 73%3 Learning tricks 56%4 Searching games 48%5 Dog chasing person 42%6 Wrestling 37%7 Person chasing dog 28%

Our ‘Generation Pup’ participants would rather play fetch than any other game, our research shows. When asked which games they played with their puppers at age 16 weeks, (and they could select more than one), the owners told us that tug of war, training and learning new tricks were also popular, while wrestling and chasing their dogs figured in the fun too.

But games are just one small aspect of what our Generation Pup full life study hopes to reveal over the coming years. The research project asks owners of puppies - under 16 weeks, all breeds and crossbreeds welcome - to complete questionnaires at various points throughout their dogs’ lives.

We aim to follow 10,000 pups over their whole lifetime, enabling us to really understand how the events and environment experienced by pups in early life might influence the behaviour and health of dogs as they age. By examining data from as many dogs as possible, we hope to be able to find measures which can prevent illnesses developing, and even discover new approaches for therapy and treatment of certain conditions.

To be a part of something rather wonderful, which will benefit dog-kind for decades to come,

visit www.generationpup.ac.uk

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Photos: Julie Broadfoot

Dyno the Border Collie is bringing new meaning to the phrase ‘rescue dog’ as he has recently qualified as a search and rescue dog, working with the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA.)

Rehomed by Matthew Massey as a six month old puppy from our Shrewsbury rehoming centre, young Dyno showed huge potential as soon as they met.

Matthew remembers:

“Search and rescue dogs need to have a high work drive, be intelligent, energetic, love people and want to interact with them. They also need to love toys as they form a big part of the reward based training. It’s quite a long list but when I chatted to the Dogs Trust Shrewsbury team, they immediately suggested Dyno and as soon as I met him I knew he ticked all the boxes!”

After more than two years of training every other weekend Dyno graduated, achieving the Search and Rescue Search Dog Standard accredited by the National Association of Specialist Dog Users which governs and trains dogs for the police and security services, along with the Ministry of Defence. He is now a lowland search and rescue dog for SARA, and is on call for West Midlands and West Mercia Police. Since graduating he has been involved in eleven searches for missing people.

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Keep on runningA huge THANK YOU to all of the people who ran the London marathon in support of Dogs Trust – you raised a whopping £35,000 for our dogs! If you’d like to take part in a sporting challenge in aid of the dogs, please email us on [email protected] or call 020 7837 0006. We’re looking for people to take part in the following events:

6-7 October Bournemouth Marathon Festival 14 October Royal Parks Half Marathon , LondonSkydive various dates and locations Dog Jog various dates and locations, visit www.dogjog.co.uk for more info

FROM RESCUE DOG TO RESCUER!

Dog lover Peter Lipscombe, aged 82, paid a visit to our West London centre order to fulfil his lifelong wish, which he attached to the ‘Wish Tree’ in his residential care home.

A resident of Oak House Care UK home in Slough, Peter has been a lifelong lover of dogs and supporter of Dogs Trust. Our staff arranged a fun-packed day that Peter would never forget, including a tour around kennels and the chance to meet some of our residents for cuddles and treats. Rachael Cresdee, who is Peter’s ‘lifestyle co-ordinator’ at the home, said:

‘When Peter attached his wish to our Wish Tree we really wanted to make it come true for him. I am so grateful to Dogs Trust for giving Peter an experience that he will be talking about for the rest of his days. The staff were so welcoming.’

Centre manager, Richard Moore, said:

‘I’m delighted we were able to make Peter’s wish come true. We were honoured to meet him, and he seemed to really enjoy his day with us and our beautiful dogs.’

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Good news for dogs and all those who love them; researchers at the University of Surrey’s veterinary school have isolated the areas on two chromosomes which are linked with syringomyelia secondary to chiari-like malformation, which cause the painful condition seen in many short muzzled toy breed dogs.

Funded by our Canine Welfare Grants Committee, Clare Rusbridge (reader in veterinary neurology) has taken a big step closer to identifying the genes which cause syringomyelia and chiari-like malformation, through studying the MRI scans of 99 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels suffering from these conditions. This represents a major breakthrough in our understanding of these conditions. The ultimate goal of Clare’s research is to pinpoint the genes responsible, which in turn will allow breeders to breed away from the problem, and for veterinary science to develop a more targeted treatment for neuropathic pain.

Each year the Dogs Trust Canine Welfare Grants Committee awards funding for academic research which will benefit the health and welfare of dogs, and will only fund research which is non-invasive, and therefore does not require a Home Office licence. For more information please email [email protected]

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Willow and Len bring a smile to Norman Gould’s face each day, so it’s only fitting that Norm, our retired maintenance operative and now super-dedicated events volunteer at Dogs Trust Salisbury, should give them the best when it comes to their healthcare. Norm rehomed both dogs from our Salisbury centre.

Shortly after giving Willow her forever home, Norm needed to rush her to the vet for emergency attention. She’d been playing with other dogs on Salisbury Plain when she got a deep gash to her front leg. Despite the injury, stoic Willow continued to play with her pals, which caused even more damage. Willow needed to have an anaesthetic for the vet to be able to clean the wound and give her stitches. Fortunately, she is now fully healed and bounding around once more.

A few years later, Willow developed a rash on top of her head. Following tests and antibiotics, the rash was diagnosed as a reaction to a particular type of pollen.

Although the treatment worked well, Willow may require ongoing treatment. Luckily for Norm, he has a lifetime policy with Petplan.

At the other end of the pain threshold sits Len, a seven year old Staffie Collie cross whom Norm describes as ‘a big wimp.’ When he ripped his dew claw he was in so much pain that his vet had to anaesthetise him before she could even examine the damage. This also meant that the vet’s bill was around three times more than it would have been for most other dogs. Happily for Norm, Petplan paid up promptly and without a fuss.

To find out more about Petplan and our partnership visit dogstrust.org.uk/petplan

Terms, conditions and excesses apply and may be varied on renewal. No cover is provided for pre-existing conditions. Petplan is a trading name of Pet Plan Limited and Allianz Insurance plc. Dogs Trust, through its trading division Dogs Trust Promotions Ltd, is an Appointed Representative of Pet Plan Limited but is not part of the Allianz (UK) Group.

NON-WEEPING WILLOW AND LILY-LIVERED LEN

Founder Mark Green out on patrol in Negombo in ‘Dogstar 1’

Founder Sam Green greets a young girl and her puppy at the mobile clinic, Katana

The Dogstar team catching dogs on the beach, Negombo

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Helping Sri Lanka’s dogsThrough our sister charity, Dogs Trust Worldwide, we’ve been working to help humanely reduce the stray dog population, and to reduce the spread of rabies, in Sri Lanka since 2014.

Working together with local charity, Dog Star Foundation, we organise free neutering operations for owned dogs at mobile clinics which tour the country, give rabies vaccinations for stray and owned dogs, and run a programme of education about responsible dog ownership and rabies prevention. Since we began working in Sri Lanka in 2014, we’ve neutered 13,182 dogs and vaccinated 22,465 dogs. If you would like to know more about our overseas work, please visit www.dogstrustworldwide.com

“Errr, there’s nobody home, can you come back later?”

A Dogstar vet provides some love and care before surgery at the mobile clinic, Katana

An owner holds her dog while it gets vaccinated against rabies during a mass vaccination campaign

‘Catch me if you can!’

‘Now, how do I get down from here?’

Project assistant, Tamsin Webb, makes friends on the beach, Negombo


Pomeranian cross Whitney was Dogs Trust Manchester’s one hundredth dog to have been rehomed via the centre’s ‘Home From Home’ foster care programme.

The nine-year-old, who had been given to our Manchester centre thanks to a change in her family’s circumstances, was spotted on our website by Ronald and Valerie Moffat, who live on the shores of Loch Ness. Having travelled over 400 miles to meet Whitney, Valerie says the wee Pom-pooch melted her heart as soon as she saw her.

The ‘Home From Home’ programme was set up two years ago and provides foster carers for dogs who might find kennel life stressful, such as poorly or pregnant dogs, puppies or older dogs just like Whitney who are used to a quieter life. Each of our 21 rehoming centres run a Home From Home programme, and our Manchester foster care co-ordinator is Tracy Hill, whose role is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Tracy says:‘The ongoing support of the generous players of People’s Postcode Lottery means that dogs like Whitney can be cared for in a foster home until their Mr or Ms Right comes along. Being able to place dogs in temporary foster homes also means we free up kennel space, enabling us to care for even more dogs at the rehoming centre.’

Since 2014, we have received £9.5 million from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, which has contributed to helping us care for and find homes for thousands of dogs, just like Whitney.

The greatest love of all for Whitney

HAMISH IS MANELY WONDERFULHamish Waddell has raised an incredible £750 for his local Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Glasgow by asking family and friends to sponsor his first ever haircut. The follicularly blessed four year old’s milestone hairdo took place under the close watch of his mother, Ruth, who explained,

‘Hamish is very precious about his hair and it took us a while to convince him that a haircut was a good idea. He decided he wanted to give his hair to the Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs made from real hair to children who have lost their own due to illnesses such as cancer.

When friends found out he was chopping his locks for charity, they wanted to sponsor him, so we sat down with Hamish to find out where he would like the money to go. After looking at various charities and learning that lots of dogs around the country don’t have families of their own, he asked for the money to go towards supporting them.’

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A pre-haircut Hamish meets Dogs Trust Glasgow resident Bronson, a three-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux, who was one of the many dogs to have benefitted from Hamish’s fundraising efforts.

KEY Meet us at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre Meet our dogs on the Dogmobile Behavioural seminar, book through www.eventbrite.co.uk

AUGUST

1 - 30 Dogs Trust Shoreham’s “Seek & Sniff” Self-Guided Walk, a fun and educational stroll through a walking trail with the whole family. Email [email protected]

1 Dogmobile at North Devon Show, on the A377 between Chapelton and Umberleigh, 9 - 5pm

5 Dogs Trust Leeds Fun Day, 11am - 4pm

5 Dogs Trust Newbury Fun Day, 11am - 4pm

6 Dogmobile at Tesco Newtonbreda, Belfast 10am-4pm

7 -8 Dogmobile at Coleraine Town Centre, The Diamond 10am - 4pm

9 Dog School seminar ‘From bump to beyond’ at DT Merseyside, £10

10 Dog School seminar ‘Your new puppy’ at DT Manchester, £5

11 Dog School seminar ‘Understanding separation anxiety’ at DT Shoreham, £10

12 Dogs Trust Basildon’s Paws on the Prom sponsored walk, Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ, 11am-3pm. Email [email protected]

13 Dog School seminar ‘Understanding your dog’ at DT Leeds, £10

14 Veterinary CPD seminar ‘Puppy mindfulness’ at DT Darlington, £5

22 - 23 Dogmobile at Guildford High St, Surrey, (outside Holy Trinity Church) 10 - 4pm

26 Dogs Trust Snetterton’s Waggy Walk, 11am at Whitlingham Country Park, Trowse, Norwich, NR14 8TR. Email [email protected] for a sponsor form

26 - 27 Dogmobile at All About Dogs Show, Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 0TT

SEPTEMBER

6 - 7 Dogmobile at York City Centre, Parliament St outside M&S, 10am - 4pm

9 Dogs Trust Leeds at Paws in the Park, at Temple Newsam, 10am - 12.30pm

13 Dog School seminar ‘Firework fear in dogs’ at DT Merseyside, £10

14 Dog School seminar ‘Firework fear in dogs’ at DT Manchester, £10

14 Dogmobile at Tesco Dalkeith, Edinburgh 10am - 4pm

15 Dogmobile at Edinburgh Farmers Market (Castle Terrace) 10am - 3pm

15 - 16 Dogmobile at Paws In The Park, Kent Showground, Detling ME14 3JF

20 - 21 Dogmobile at Newbury Town Centre, Northbrook St 10am - 4pm

23 Dogs Trust Kenilworth’s sponsored Sunday Stroll. Email [email protected] for details

26 - 27 Dogmobile at Tesco Superstore, Portwood, Stockport SK1 2BT

26 - 27 Dogmobile at Durham Market Place 10am - 4pm

OCTOBER

4 - 5 Dogmobile at Hereford High Town Market 10am - 4pm

5 Veterinary CPD seminar ‘Puppy mindfulness’ at DT Manchester, £5

7 Dogs Trust Bridgend’s Waggy Walk, 11am at Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Aberkenfig CF32 0EH

8 Dog School seminar ‘Firework fear in dogs’ at DT Shoreham, £10

15 Dog School seminar ‘Firework fear in dogs’ at DT Leeds, £10

17 - 18 Dogmobile at Tesco, Diss, Suffolk 10am - 4pm

20-21 Dogmobile at Countryside Live Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ

31 - 1 Nov Dogmobile at Asda Melksham, Wiltshire 10am - 4pm

FOR THE ULTIMUTT DAY OUT WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDFind your nearest rehoming centre here www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming Our Dogmobile team -

Cathy, Laura and Mal - will be delighted to make your acquaintance! Follow them on @DT_Dobmobile For Dog School events and seminars please book tickets through eventbrite.co.uk/dogstrust

FREE FAMILY DOG TRAINING CLASSES.

CHILDREN AGED 7 YEARS AND UP ARE VERY WELCOME!

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WAG Fundraising

Will you help the Puppy Playgroup?

Hi there!

Harry here from Puppy Playgroup at Dogs Trust Manchester! I’m writing to tell you about how people like you help us on our way to becoming healthy, happy dogs. Here, my regal siblings - Prince, Henry, Harry, George, Windsor, Charlie, Albert, Duchess and Meghan - and I get all the vital care needed in the early stages of our lives. We’re given plenty of toys and blankets, practice our on-lead walking and even have an outside playhouse where we love to roll around together - AND it’s all just for us puppers!

Sponsoring us couldn’t be easier. Simply fill out the form at the back of the magazine and pop it in the post. We’ll show you lots of love in return, writing to you three times a year and sending pics from the Puppy Playgroup. On behalf of all us here; thank you for your generous support!

Little licks and joyful shakes!

The Pups xxLeft: Harry with his mum, Suki the Akita

Above: Harry and Meghan, a whole bowl of cuteness

Right: Harry and Windsor grab 40 winks

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Please return in the Freepost envelope provided or send to: Freepost RTJA-SRXG-AZUL, Dogs Trust.

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• If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit Dogs Trust will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request Dogs Trust to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request.

• If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by Dogs Trust or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society - If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when Dogs Trust asks you to

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