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A Day in the Life

THE MAGAZINE FOR SUPPORTERS OF DOGS TRUST SPRING 2014

of Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

Contents05 NewsRizla Rolls Up To A Happy Retirement

08 FeatureDogs Trust Bosnia - Round Up

09 FeatureFilthiest. Dog. Ever.

10 FeatureA Day in the Life - Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

dogstrust.org.ukLike so many people, I’m reliant on technology- I’m rarely without my smartphone or e-reader - but when I really want to have fun or fully relax, nothing beats taking Daniel the Spaniel for a good long stomp.

Whether in countryside or urban streets, walking with the Spaniel is far more effective than a full body massage in terms of wellbeing. Not only do I get the benefit of a good blast of fresh air, but I also get the chance to really connect with my dog. Watching my daft beastie busy with his snooter down and wagger up gives me such a buzz of satisfaction that the continents of perma-mud on my carpet seem a small price to pay.

While I won’t be ditching my Kindle or recycling my phone anytime soon, I will be recommending dog ownership to anyone who needs a boost!

We’ve also repointed Wag’s brickwork and cleared its guttering, I hope you like its springtime spruce up.

Deana Selby, Editor

A dog is for life,not just for Christmas®

This issue:Editor: Deana Selby Contributors:Hannah Baker, Katie Bentley Rebecca Eighteen, Carlie Horsley, Matt Boustead, Julian Harte-Barry, Annie Holland, Sarah Graham, Michelle Persaud, Sarah Morgan. Special thanks to Emma Meaden. Editorial board for Condé Nash: Daniel, Deedee, Dennis, Florrie, Freddie, Fynn, Gracie, Mavis, Myrtle, Oscar, Safid and Manky the bald cat. Veterinary Director: Paula Boyden BVetMed MRCVS

Send your entries for Readers’ Dogs to: [email protected] note we only publish photos of Dogs Trust rehomed dogs.

Front cover: Twiggy with Elliott the terrier and Otto the Weimaraner from Dogs Trust Snetterton, by Brian Aris. www.brianaris.com. Huge thanks to Twiggy, Brian and the kind people at Marks & Spencer for their help with our cover shoot.

Designed by Anthony Oram www.anthonyoram.comPrint by Red Mist and Eclipse Colour.

Editorial address:Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQTelephone:020 7837 0006Email:[email protected] charity number:227523 and SC037843

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#PRESS PAWSThinking of a getting dog? “Paws” for a second and consider the responsibility involved first.

Our pre-Christmas campaign, #PressPaws, asked people to take a moment to really think about whether they have the time to socialise, train and exercise a dog. So many of you got involved, and huge thanks to all 600 of our wonderful supporters, including Twiggy, who “pressed paws” with their beloved pooches in support – see the stunning pics here www.presspaws.org.uk

ET Goes HomeWith his wrinkled skin and inscrutable expression, this young Griffon Bruxellois cross reminded staff at Dogs Trust Leeds of a certain Hollywood alien.

Affectionately named ET, the diminutive chap had been found abandoned in a park in Leeds. He suffers from inactive hair follicles, which has caused almost all of his fur to fall out. Unlike his namesake, ET had no difficulty in “going home” and now lives very happily with Mr and Mrs Gledhill of Leeds.

Amanda Sands, manager of our Leeds centre, said “ET is a lovely little chap, and is very friendly with all his carers. His condition may have been caused by a skin infection and is being treated with medicated shampoo and a course of antibiotics. His hair has started to grow back now but we can’t be sure if it will ever grow back fully.”

Photo: Ross Parry

P.S. Wow! YOU and your stamps and postcards raised over £11,000 for our dogs last year – thank you - please keep them coming to Jenny Thomas, 15 Wentworth Avenue, London N3 1YA.

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Longer days = longer dog walks. A fab fun way to get fit and shed those stubborn festive pounds! The staff of HSBC - for voting Dogs Trust as one of the charities which can receive donations via their cash machines.

Over 100,000 dog lovers for signing the anti-puppy farming petition presented to Government by Marc Abraham.

Selling raffle tickets to your pals! Call 020 7833 7672 for your Dogs Trust raffle book.

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Forgetting to tell Petlog your new address when you move home, so that they can update Rover’s microchip details. Boring but essential admin – but it could save your dog’s life!

Buying a puppy from a pet shop. Either give a home to a rescue dog or make sure you always see a puppy interacting with his mother.

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Bart from Salisbury! Call 01980 629634 if you can give him the forever home he so desperately seeks.

Love is in the air – at Dogs Trust Dublin. Tying the knot at our Dublin rehoming centre were Catherine and Graham Farrell, who insisted on inviting their three special dogs, Cara, Poppy and Renny as guests of honour at their nuptials. The training barn at our Dublin centre scrubbed up beautifully for the big day, and there was not a dry eye in the somewhat unconventional wedding venue.

A Hero’s TailA Hero’s Tail is now available from www.woodgreen.org.uk for £9.99 – all proceeds go towards updating the accommodation for the dogs of the South Wales police force. The book is crammed with the real life adventures of the police dogs and their handlers.

Former Dogs Trust Leeds resident, Nancy the Greyhound, proved to be a proper life saver when she donated blood to help a fellow canine in need.

Bonney the Irish Setter was desperately ill with a life-threatening blood condition and urgently needed a blood transfusion. Luckily, her vet, Jenny Smith of Pool House Vets, was able to secure some of the recently donated red stuff via the Pet Blood Bank.

The Pet Blood Bank is the only charity of its kind in the UK that provides a canine blood bank service for all veterinary practitioners nationwide to help treat sick and injured dogs.

Nancy’s owner, Leanne Hall explains

“I didn’t hesitate to register Nancy, my 7 year old Greyhound, with Pet Blood Bank. She’s donated blood three times and is always relaxed whilst doing so. She loves the attention and the goody bag she gets afterwards. I was pleased to hear about Bonney’s recovery, and it’s great to know how Nancy’s donation has helped.”

To register you dog as a donor, visit www.petbloodbankuk.org or call 01509 232 222

Rizla Rolls Up To A Happy RetirementEagle-eyed Wag readers may recognise Rizla, the beautiful Labrador who once worked as a drug detection dog for the West Midlands prison service (see Wag Spring 2008.)

The former stray, who was cared for at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury before being rehomed to the prison service, has now retired from active service. Following many successful years of sniffing out drugs and weapons at the prison, Rizla is now happily pottering about with Emma and Glyn Smith, both of whom work as nurses at HMP Stafford. Emma tells us,

“Rizla has certainly settled into his retirement. He loves long walks, swimming, pigs’ ears and anything edible! Glyn and I fell in love with him at work and we adore him. We are so grateful to Dogs Trust for taking him in when he was a stray, and for the prison service taking him as a working dog. He’s the centre of our lives and always will be.”

‘Too Old’ And Too ColdAttached to the gate of our West Calder rehoming centre, Dug the Lurcher spent the night outside in minus 5 degree icy winds – all because his owner deemed him ‘too old’.

Staff found the freezing Lurcher tied by his lead to the gate post at 8am, shivering and confused but otherwise healthy. The handwritten sign above him simply said: “Name - Dug. Age - 9. Too old now. Good with kids. Nice nature.”

Dug was whisked inside to warm up and have a good breakfast, while rehoming staff set about finding him a warm kennel. At time of going to press, the team were looking for a new owner who really does understand the meaning of the phrase, “A dog is for life.”

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Investing in researchInvesting in dog welfare for the future is vital. If we fund the research now, dogs will reap the benefits for years to come. In 2013 our Canine Welfare Grants Committee gave the go ahead for five new projects to be undertaken by researchers from veterinary institutions.

Additionally, we fund the ‘Certificate in Companion Animal Welfare and Behavioural Rehabilitation’ course at Bristol University, enabling animal welfare workers to expand their understanding of dog behaviour and training.


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There’s so much more to Dogs Trust than simply our rehoming work. Thanks to YOU, we are able to do more than anyone else to keep dogs happy, healthy and safe – today and for years to come.

Bark while we’re youngBy the end of this year we’ll have 22 youth education officers visiting children and teens up and down the country, spreading the word about staying safe around dogs and the joys - and duties – of being a responsible dog owner.

Young people are a vital element of the on-going process of improving dog welfare in this country; they may not be dog owners right now – but they will be in the future. It’s essential that they know not only how to stay safe around dogs, but how to raise and train a dog too.

Children, in turn, like to educate their peers and parents, and so we provide lots of information that they can take home and share. Above all, our education workshops are great fun, so the children really enjoy and understand our messages. A recent example:

Maria Gill, education officer: “Can someone please tell me something they’ve learnt about dogs today?”

Child, age 9. “Well, I’ve learnt that if we’re kind to dogs and show them love and respect, that’s what we’ll get back. Before we criticize them for their behaviour, maybe we should think about our own.”

Want chips with that?Since 1999, we’ve microchipped over 725,000 dogs, free of charge to their owners. It is estimated that over 70% of dogs in the UK are now microchipped – meaning they carry a permanent form of identification on them. We believe that chipping really is the best way of reuniting a lost dog with his owner; not only this, it saves an awful lot of heartbreak for the owner who is desperate to find their dog.

Dogs Trust Freedom Project Freedom is our unique dog fostering service for families fleeing domestic violence in Greater London, Hertfordshire and Yorkshire.

Families fleeing domestic violence are usually unable to bring their pets with them into a refuge, and in many cases they are reluctant to leave their home until they know there is somewhere safe for their pet to go. Dogs are referred to the Freedom Project by agencies such as refuges, the police and social services; we then place the dogs with volunteer foster carers who look after the dogs until their owners are in a position to take them back. If you’d like to volunteer as a carer please email: [email protected]

Working with young offendersYoung offenders, and youths at risk of offending, are an important audience for us. Whether dog owners or not, these young people live in or go back to communities where the issues of irresponsible dog ownership, ‘status dogs’ and antisocial behaviour with dogs can be rife.

We are working hard to tackle irresponsible dog ownership – through our Taking the Lead learning programme. We now offer responsible dog ownership courses for young people in young offender institutions around the UK.

The Taking the Lead courses focus on dogs and the law, as well as basic dog care and training. Additionally, we offer dog care courses for young people who have to do reparation hours as part of their sentences. We do all of this so that young people can become aware of the negative impact of badly behaved dogs on society.

Pooch-centric Public AffairsWhen it comes to influencing the government into making dog-friendly decisions, our public affairs team are terrier-like in their determination to get things done. Issues ranging from improving the online sale of pets, to dangerous dogs, to making the case for compulsory chipping are all part of the daily mix for our canine crazy public affairs team. Evidence of their success can be seen with the government’s pledge to make microchipping mandatory in the next two year, and the introduction of minimum standards for online pet advertisements.

Dog of all hopefulnessAll dogs, no matter where they may live, deserve our help if they need it. Our Hope Project is a unique scheme providing free and subsidised veterinary treatment to dogs whose owners are in housing crisis. At present the Hope Project runs in 100 towns and cities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We provide free preventative veterinary treatments (microchipping, neutering, flea and worming treatments and vaccinations) and subsidise most other treatments that the dogs may need. Visit www.dogstrusthopeproject.org.uk

Photos: David Hartley and James Lincoln

First cut is the deepestNeutering is the most humane method of controlling the stray dog population. With 112,000 strays reported in the UK last year, we’re passionate about neutering!

Since we kick-started our neuter programme in 1999, we’ve enabled 537,000 dogs to be neutered. In 2013 alone, we helped over 55,000 dogs through our free and subsidised neuter voucher scheme, and we also ensure every dog is neutered before they leave our rehoming centres.

In 1998, 20,000 stray dogs were destroyed by local authorities for want of a home. Now the figure is down to 9,000 – but it’s still far too many needless deaths. Neutering will help us to get the figure to zero.

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Wag and Dogs Trust bade a tearful farewell to marvellous Maureen Iggleden, our Dogs Trust Newbury manager of some 31 years. Since 1982, Maureen has helped an estimated 15,000 stray and abandoned dogs find their ‘happy ever after’ endings.

Our Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin, says,

“Maureen has been central to the success of our Newbury centre over the years. There is no doubt that Maureen will be missed tremendously. Her passion for dog welfare is infectious, and has inspired so many of her colleagues over the years.”

Maureen Iggleden, Manager at Dogs Trust Newbury said:

“It is quite hard to imagine what life will be like beyond my time here at Dogs Trust. It has not only been a privilege to work here, but a way of life for me, as I have lived on site at the rehoming centre for so many years. To have worked with so many extraordinary people and met so many beautiful dogs has been an incredibly rewarding experience.”

“ It is quite hard to imagine what life will be like beyond my time here at Dogs Trust.”

Check out the beaming smiles on Russellsome beauts Kara and Murphy from Dogs Trust Glasgow – they’ve just heard that the kind players of People’s Postcode Lottery have awarded £100,000 to Dogs Trust!

The generous support will be used to help spread the word to young people about how best to be a responsible dog owner. Currently, our team of 17 education officers visit schools and engage with young children to promote safety around dogs and ensure they understand the responsibility, as well as the joys, of owning a dog.

We’ve already spoken with over half a million children this past year and the generous support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery means we can now fund a further five education officers across the country. This is the first time Dogs Trust has received a lottery funding. People’s Postcode Lottery is a charity lottery, and players play with their postcodes to win cash prizes while raising money for charities and good causes local to them.

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However, since autumn 2012 we’ve been working in the city and surrounds to improve the lives of its estimated 12,000 street dogs, through an extensive programme of capturing, vaccinating, neutering and releasing the dogs.

Most recently we ran a Free Neuter month for owned dogs, and the Dogs Trust Bosnia team managed to neuter 781 owned and stray dogs during November. Over a year, we’ve managed to neuter over 4,000 dogs, both owned and community dogs.

In all our international endeavours, we’re looking at long term ways of improving dogs’ lives; so alongside the neutering programme we run education workshops for every child in every secondary school in Sarajevo, and surgical training for vet and vet technicians at the veterinary faculty at the university. So far we’ve trained over 50 vets. For more info please see www.dogstrustinternational.com

Stray dogs are a fact of life in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo.

Do you own the muckiest muttley?

Send us a photo of your filthy friend BEFORE and AFTER his bath, remembering to tell us his name, age, and what the revolting substance he just rolled in is, and we’ll send the ten best photos a Dogs Trust Shampoo, Conditioner and Spritz to help ensure his coat looks clean and smells delightful after he’s enjoyed his next scat-squirming session.

The Dogs Trust grooming range is paraben-free, low odour and has not been tested on animals, and is available from www.dogstrustproducts.com Best of all, a third of the profits go directly to Dogs Trust. Send your entries to: [email protected]

Exclusive for Wag readers – 20% off your next Dogs Trust grooming range purchase when you enter this code WG14PRZ at www.dogstrustproducts.com

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Education officers Mersiha and Elma help young pal to groom puppy Derek. Education officers Mersiha and Elma help a young pal to groom puppy Derek.


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A day in the life

1 8 am Manager Louise Campbell needs her coffee!

2 Quick team meeting, radios handed out to staff, and kennel blocks are allocated

3 Wilma, Louise’s faithful Bassett, and helpful receptionist

4 Brekkie time - munch!

5 It’s kennel cleaning time while the dogs have their breakfast and a pee

6 Let the walkies commence! That’s 400 hairy legs that need a good stretch

7 Labradoodles Woody and Chuck get a big kiss from canine carer Gary. Perk of the job!

8 Magic can’t stop smiling on his walk with regular volunteers David and Diane. Volunteers help make our dogs reeeally happy!

9 Carer Steve pauses for a quick chinwag with Dotty while on walkies. Wonder what Dotty is saying?

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10 Our older residents love to potter about the Oakfield retirement home.

11 Princess nabs the prime location; basket beside washing machine.

12 Wash day blues - all day, every day.

13 Noon: Doors open to the public. Rhys introduces Lily to potential owner Mrs Murray.

14 Vanessa and little Marley take a shine to Stanley.

15 Rizzle is prepped for her spaying operation

16 Brett brings his Blake to see if he ‘clicks’ with Gizmo. Looks promising…

18 Lily enjoying a chew in the sandy run

19 More stray dogs arrive via the animal ambulance. This youngster gets TLC from Elaine.

20 Training advisor Lorraine rewards Darwin for a perfect “paw”

21 Dinner time! Grub up once more.

22 Rizzle’s ready to go home, as vet nurse Tracey talks post-op care with her owner.

23 Bedtime, and all the dogs get a cookie and kiss from their carers. Aww.

24 She has climbed the wooden hills to Bedfordshire (in Shropshire.)

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Readers’ DogsRehomed Loveliness

EveshamSuch a graceful name is fitting for such a beautiful leggy, lovely like Vashti. Rehomed from Dogs Trust Evesham by Clarissa Fernandez, Vashti is “like her namesake, queen of queens in our household but we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

LeedsEarlier this year Maisie was fostered on a temporary basis but from the start it was clear she was going to be a permanent member of the family.

Says owner Jill Doyle, “We loved her from minute one, and although I tried to fight it off for a while, we were never going be able to give her up.” She is loved by all the family as you can see from this picture of her at Jill’s daughter’s wedding.

KenilworthWendy Hemming and her boyfriend recently rehomed Storm and just couldn’t resist sharing some pictures of him settling in. Says Wendy, “We fell in love with Storm from the moment we saw him.” With a fabulous face like that, we don’t blame you!

West London Dynamic duo Ruby and Ringo have become fans of the seaside since their move to the North Norfolk coast, both absolutely love to run along the beach and can often be found snuggling up in their bed together, where they dream about their next run along the beach.

Shoreham Happy chappy Hartley (formerly known as Gizmo) has been in his new home for three years now and we think it’s safe to say he’s settled in very well. In his own words (!) “I thought if you needed proof of just how happy I am, three years on with my humans, that I’d send you my photo. I’m such a good boy”.

IlfracombeKeen fundraisers Pip (Lurcher) and Mia (Husky) were recently sponsored to visit as many Gromit statues as possible along the Gromit Trail in Bristol in aid of Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal. Raising over £300, the dogs and their owner Jan Leeke visited 25 Gromits and loved every second of it, especially all the attention they received!

West Calder This beautiful Dalmatian was spotted (sorry) by volunteer Sarah Thomson, who knew he was perfect the first time she saw him. They’ve since renamed him Aero, due to his “bubbly nature and beautiful brown spots.” After starting life on the streets at the ripe old age of 14 it’s great to hear that his story has such a sweet ending.

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GlasgowIt would be hard to guess that Brodie was previously a very timid and noise sensitive boy. Brodie is a creature of habit and is vigilant of his routine and every night at 9pm on the dot he goes to his ‘sweet cupboard’ (where his treats are) ready for his dental chew!

“Brodie adores running with his friends along the beach or visiting his Nonna in her residential care home. His visits not only make her day but many of the other residents too. Here he is ready for his close-up while out exploring, he’s certainly not the shy boy we first met.”

KenilworthThere is no denying the striking appearance of two year-old Hattie the Collie, and according to new owners Mick and Alison Grove, “Every time we meet a stranger while on a walk we hear ‘My word – look at those ears’. We think they’re talking about the dog…”

Shoreham It’s hard to believe that Bonny was previously a quivering, nervous dog, now aged two and a half she is full of beans and according to her owners, “She runs about 30 miles an hour and particularly enjoys the comfort of the sofas and posing for pictures.” Here she is demonstrating two of her three hobbies.

ShorehamDog owner Pam Knight looks forward to receiving Wag and wanted to share with us a picture of her lovely Greyhound Charley (formerly Mark) getting into the festive spirit! Charley has fitted right in and in Pam’s words is “adorable, loving, gentle, so well behaved and like all Greyhounds, extremely lazy!”

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We’ve teamed up with Welcome Cottages to give one of our supporters the chance of winning a tailwaggingingly good cottage break! To enter, simply visit www.dogstrust-cottages.co.uk

In the meantime why not take off with your dog to a cosy cottage anyway? With thousands to choose from the length and breadth of the UK you are sure to find the right one for you. Have the flexibility of choosing a 3, 4 or 7 night break - or stay even longer. All Dogs Trust cottages are pet friendly and your pet will always go free. What’s more, for every booking made through the partnership 10% of the cottage element of every single booking is donated to Dogs Trust to help with vital funding. You can also request a brochure by calling us on 0845 268 7000.

Prize is subject to the following booking terms and conditions: Holiday prize is subject to availability and must be booked and taken before the 31st December 2014. Prize value of up to £250 applies to accommodation only - no cash alternatives or substitutions will be offered. Insurance, ferry supplements and other miscellaneous costs are not included. Holiday prize is not transferable. Standard booking terms and conditions apply to the prize as outlined on the website. By entering this prize draw you consent to us contacting you with advertising, marketing and promotional material.

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Time to mothball that winter coat, join Team Dogs Trust and raise pounds for hounds! We have places in the below events next year – email [email protected] or call 020 7837 0006 for further info. Remember, if you’ve already arranged your own place in an event (whatever it may be!) please let us know and join Team Dogs Trust! We have places in:

• SuperheroRun(Regent’sPark,London) (5K&10K)May 18• BUPALondon10K25 May• EdinburghMarathonFestival(5K&10K, Half&FullMarathon)24-25 May• British10KLondonRun13 July• BUPAGreatNorthRun(Newcastle)7 Sep• BournemouthMarathonFestival (5K&10K,Half&Marathon)4-5 Oct• RoyalParksFoundationHalfMarathon12 Oct• BUPAGreatSouthRun(Portsmouth)26 Oct

P.S. HUGE thanks to the Iconic Legion, a troupe of crazily-costumed fundraisers who have raised over £8,000 for us at Dogs Trust open days over the years. You’re all superheroes to us!

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March 19-20 Dogmobile at Asda, Cheltenham

April 5 DT Merseyside’s Easter EGGstravaganza Fair 12-4pm 17 DT Loughborough’s children’s event 1.30- 4.00pm 18-19 Dogmobile at Evesham Country Park, Worcs. 25 DT Canterbury’s Woof and Wisdom Quiz Night, 8pm

May 11 DT Ilfracombe’s ‘Pawprints in the Sand’ sponsored walk on Saunton Beach, Devon 18 Dogmobile at Houghall Campus, Durham College Open Day 24-25 Dogmobile at Hertfordshire County Show 25 DT Shoreham’s open day and fun dog show 11:30am-4pm 29 DT Loughborough’s children’s event 1.30-4.00pm 29 Dogmobile at Darlington town centre

June 1 DT West London’s open day 11am-4pm 22 DT Ilfracombe’s fun dog show 11am-4pm 22 DT Bridgend’s fun dog show 10.30am-4pm 22 DT Snetterton’s open day and fun dog show 11.30am-4pm 29 DT Evesham’s open day and fun dog show 12am-4pm

July Dogs Trust Essex – open for rehoming business! 5-6 DT Salisbury’s Festival of Fidos Weekend and fun dog show 11am-3pm 6 DT Shrewsbury’s open day and fun dog show, 12-4pm 8-10 Dogmobile at Great Yorkshire Show 12 Dogmobile at the Newport Show, Shropshire 13 DT Kenilworth’s fun day and dog show, Hatton Country World 20 DT Newbury’s open day 10am-4pm 20 DT Darlington’s fun day, South Park, Darlington 12-4pm 27 DT Loughborough’s summer show, Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold 11am-4pm 30 DT Loughborough’s Scallywags ‘Have a Go’ agility event for 7-13 year olds, 2-3pm

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Helping Tomorrow’s Dogs TodaySince our foundation in 1891, Dogs Trust has saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of stray and abandoned dogs in the UK. From humble beginnings in Victorian times, we are now the UK’s largest dog rescue charity, saving around 16,000 dogs in 2013. But none of this work would be possible without our supporters. In particular, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to the generous people who remember Dogs Trust in their Wills.

The future of dogs in the UK is definitely looking brighter as we will open two new rehoming centres in 2014. These centres (in Essex and Manchester) will enable us to save another 2,000 lives a year. But with over 300 dogs a day still being found on Britain’s streets, there is so much more to be done.

As long as supporters continue to remember Dogs Trust in their Wills, we will keep doing all we can to reach the day when we can be there for every dog that needs our help.

So please consider helping tomorrow’s abandoned dogs by including us in your Will. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated and can really make a difference for dog welfare. For more information on how to leave a gift to Dogs Trust in your Will, please fill out the coupon below or call us in confidence on 020 7837 0006.

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Please send me a free legacy information pack which provides full information about how to leave a gift in my Will to Dogs Trust

It’s sad that a dog can suffer simply because their owner did nothing. Left alone, left ungroomed, or left unfed, neglect hurts a dog just as much as cruel attention.

Left alone, Maddy, the beautiful black dog you see in the picture wasn’t in nearly such good shape as she is now. She came to our centre skinny and ill. She was itching from mange, and was at risk of serious disease having not been vaccinated.

But with the care and attention she received at Dogs Trust, Maddy’s life was turned around - and she now lives with a new owner who does everything for her! In fact, Maddy couldn’t receive better attention because her new owner is a vet!

It isn’t often you can help a dog without paying attention, but if you set up a direct debit donation to Dogs Trust, it’s one of the few times you can. Simply returning the coupon opposite with your bank details and your chosen monthly donation you can know you’re helping to look after dogs like Maddy, automatically, with a monthly gift that really helps, even when you’re not paying attention!

Your gift each month will let Dogs Trust give a second chance to more than 16,000 dogs a year – every one of them needing the care that comes from your regular donation. It makes it easy for you and so much easier for us as it means we don’t have to process cheques or credit cards. So please consider setting up a direct debit for the dogs today.

1 Your detailsMr/Mrs/Miss/Ms (please circle)

First Name: Surname:

Address:

Postcode: Supporter Number (if known):

If you are happy for us to contact you by email and/or phone please write your details below:

Email:

Phone:

IFYOUAREAUKTAXPAYERYOUCANMAKEYOURDONATIONWORTHALMOSTAQUARTERMOREATNOEXTRACOSTTOYOU.The Government’s Gift Aid scheme allows us to reclaim the income tax (or capital gains tax) you have already paid on your donations. This means an extra 25p for every £1 you donate to us.

Yes I agree that Dogs Trust can treat all the donations I have made in the last 4 years (prior to this year) and all future donations as Gift Aid donations

Today’s date

I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities or Com-munity Amateur sports Club (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand the charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

Source code: 869732 Registered charity no: 227523 and SC037843

The Direct Debit guaranteeThis guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits. If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit, Dogs Trust will notify you (normally 10 working days) in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request the Dogs Trust to collect a payment, confirmation of the date and amount 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. You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by contacting your bank or building society. Written conformation may be required. Please also notify Dogs Trust.

If paying by Direct Debit, we will send the instruction to your bank. Please note, banks and building societies may not accept direct debit instructions for some types of account.

Signature(s) Date:

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society

Please pay Dogs Trust Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with Dogs Trust, and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my bank/building society.

Branch sort code: Bank/Building Society account no:

Name(s)ofaccountholder(s)

2 I would like to pay by monthly Direct Debit:

£5 £10 £15 Other £

Please debit my account, starting on:

INSTRUCTIONTOYOURBANKORBUILDINGSOCIETYTO PAY BY DIRECT DEBIT

Originator’s ID 909692

To: The Manager Bank/Building Society

Address:

Postcode:

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PLEASERETURNTO:WAGRESPONSE,DOGSTRUST, FREEPOST NAT11465, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6BR

Yes, I’d be happy to make a regular donation to Dogs Trust

Thank you.

Left Alone

Photos: Martin Phelps

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