dog of the month

NAMe: Zzee

AGe: 4

BreeD: American Bulldog type

Zzee is a happy lad who has settled well into kennels but is always raring to go when it’s time for walkies. He loves to explore and splits his time between sniffing and wagging his tail at everyone! He’s a very friendly boy and enjoys spending time with the other dogs. That said, he does try to push his luck and romance them all, so he’s probably best as the only dog at home whilst he works on his social skills.

Z doesn’t seem to be too interested in toys at the moment, but reacted excitedly to a thrown tennis ball! Having a family who will encourage him to play and show him the joys of it, will be wonderful, and he can live with children over the age of 12 but no other pets.

If you think Zzee could be the four-legged friend you are looking for, you can find out more by visiting Dogs Trust Merseyside’s page at www.dogstrust.org.uk. You can also follow the doggy ‘tails’ on Twitter @DT_Merseyside and Instagram, @dogstrust_merseyside two monumental brasses, rare in this area, set in a wall. Dating from 1524, they depict Henry Norris of Speke and his wife.

The south wall has what is believed to be a “lepers’ squint” outside at ground level. Now mostly confined to hot countries, leprosy was once found in Britain. Lepers were not allowed to join congregations in church for fear of spreading infection. However, they had a view of the altar through the squint and could follow the service.

Among prominent people buried in the churchyard are brewer Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, of art gallery fame, and Liverpool’s first woman lord mayor Margaret Beavan.

Sensitive planning over the years has ensured that the area around the church retains its rural atmosphere with fine views over the surviving countryside.

Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Museum of Liverpool, pier Head, admission free.