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IS 22 YEAR OLD BRADFORD CROSSBREED EEVEE THE UK’S OLDEST DOG?
Old Aged Dog Eevee is over 100 in dog years!
Back in 1996 Margaret Moorhouse - now 75 - visited Dogs Trust Leeds rehoming centre. She had recently lost her much loved canine companion and was considering getting a rescue dog.
She came across appealing Corgi cross Eevee, and after a short walk to get to know each other, the seven year old* former stray had melted Margaret’s heart. A few days later she took her home to Bradford and they have been together ever since.
That was 15 years ago and although having slowed down a bit in her old age, Eevee is still going strong! According to online dog year calculator www.dogyears.com at 22 in human years, Eevee is well over 100 in dog years.
Margaret explains:
“We’ve been inseparable from the day I collected her, when she slept all the way home with her head resting on my lap. She’s been the most wonderful companion and is also now elder sister to my other pets, Pug Sophie and rabbit Brodie.
“Although she has a few health problems, Eevee is remarkably fit for her advanced years. She still struts her stuff round the garden and goes for her daily walk, albeit shorter and slower than before! I try to make sure every day is special.”
Manager of Dogs Trust Leeds Amanda Sands was working at the rehoming centre when Margaret rehomed Eevee and remembers the little dog well. Amanda adds:
“Eevee had come in to us in quite a state after being found as a stray. We cleaned her up and gave her lots of TLC. However what she really needed was a loving owner and stable home, which she definitely found in Margaret. It sounds like they’ve had a fabulous partnership all these years.
Most dogs live to around 10 – 14 years old, with crossbreeds like Eevee generally living longer than pedigrees. However 22 is quite something for any breed or animal! Obviously she has had a wonderful, caring home. She is a real credit to Margaret, who is also still very young at heart at 75.”
Dogs Trust Leeds rehoming centre is located on the York Road and its dedicated staff care for over 100 stray and abandoned dogs at any one time. Anyone interested in rehoming a resident of Dogs Trust Leeds should call the centre on 0113 281 4920
*as Eevee was a stray when she came to Dogs Trust, a vet estimated her age – based on teeth growth/wear - at the time.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NEW WETHERBY CHARITY SHOP
Dog-lovers support new Dogs Trust store
Mascot Donna the dog with furry friend Maisy outside the store
Mascot Donna the dog with furry friend Maisy outside the store
Local dog-lovers and volunteers turned out in force yesterday (6th October) to mark the official launch of the new Dogs Trust charity shop in Wetherby. The store on Westgate has been trading for several weeks, but yesterday the charity invited the public along to celebrate the opening and thank them for their support so far.
Sarah Powell of Dogs Trust Leeds with shop shop assistant manager Maria Barnes-Jones and
volunteer Elizabeth Fell manager Matthew Goldson
volunteer Elizabeth Fell manager Matthew Goldson
Charity shop manager Matthew Goldson comments:
“It was wonderful that so many people came down to the official Dogs Trust charity shop launch yesterday. There’s been a great response over the past few weeks and we’ve received lots of generous donations. However we’re appealing to the people of Yorkshire to continue supporting us by bringing their unwanted clothes, accessories, books, toys, games and homewares to the shop.”
Volunteers are needed to help dress the windows, sort donations and run the shop. Full training will be provided and anyone interested should pop in for a chat. Anyone wishing to donate items should drop them in to the shop at10 Westgate, Wetherby, LS22 6SL.
SCHOOL’S OUT AND HOMELESS HOUND IS READY FOR HOLIDAYS
Rescue dog Toby seeks new owner for sun, sea, sand and snuggles
Summer holidays kick off for children all over the UK tomorrow [Friday 15th] with weeks of fun and frolics ahead. But not for poor Toby who has been at Dogs Trust Leeds rehoming centre for two years and is still looking for his forever home.
The eight year old crossbreed is longing to spend this summer with a lovely new owner; paddling in the sea, building sandcastles and woofing along to Cliff Richard.
Amanda Sands, Dogs Trust Leeds Manager says:
“With more and more people holidaying in the UK, the summer can be a great time to rehome a rescue dog. And as you can see, Toby would make a great friend to take to the beach!
We really can’t understand why he’s not found a home yet but we’re determined that this summer he’ll get lucky. Anyone who thinks they can give Toby the lifelong love and affection he deserves should call us on 01132 814920.”
Toby would suit an adult only home where he’s the only pet. He also needs someone at home during the day as he really enjoys human company and like the reassurance of being around people.
Anyone interested in rehoming Toby or another resident of Dogs Trust Leeds should call the centre on 0113 281 4920
DOGS TRUST LEEDS IS ‘BARKING AT THE MOON’
DOGS TRUST LEEDS IS ‘BARKING AT THE MOON’
Late night opening is introduced for visitors
Dogs Trust Leeds is introducing new late night opening for visitors in an effort to drive more dog-lovers to come and visit the many mutts at the rehoming centre who are all looking for a loving home. Dogs Trust hope the extended hours will give those dogs who are more lively in the evening a chance to shine as not all dogs show themselves best during the day-some may bark with the lark and others howl with the owl.
From Spring to late September Dogs Trust Leeds will be open until 7.30pm every Thursday evening. Staff are hoping that the flexible hours will help to showcase the dogs in a new light.
Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Manager, Amanda Sands explains: “We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here - pedigrees and crossbreeds - and they’re all searching for their perfect match. We’re hoping that these extended opening hours will mean that more people consider paying us a visit after work.”
If you are interested in rehoming a dog please visit the Rehoming Centre at Woodlands Farm,York Road, Leeds, LS15 4NL .More information can be found at www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres nationwide.
For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
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