Tails | Autumn 2019

Issue 7 I Autumn 2019 I www.themayhew.org

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When four-legged friends find fame

Meowzers! How to boost your cat’s wellbeing

Dental care for pets

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Front cover photo of Marcel and Pops by Aurélie Four. Read more about Marcel and Pops in ‘When four-legged friends find fame’ on page 12.

Our vision

A society where people understand the importance and value of animal welfare.

Our mission

To promote animal welfare by delivering a broad range of community-based veterinary, care and education services in the UK and overseas.

for dogs, cats and communities Editor: Shelley Warnaby shelley@mayhewanimalhome.org Design: arc, www.arc-cs.com

Many thanks to our contributors and photographers: Jess Feehan, Audrey Granger, Sarah Hastelow, Graham Hilling, Alissa Johnson, Rowan Williams, Georgie Wishart, Natassja Yoxall.

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Living our best lives Hello and welcome to our autumn magazine.

We hope you had an amazing summer; we certainly did! A particular highlight was the foreword written by our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, for our 2018 annual review, which you can enjoy on page 7 – just in case you missed it!

In this issue we look at practical skills to keep furry friends calm and happy through positive communication for dogs (page 24) and lifestyle improvements for cats (page 26). Meanwhile, our regular ‘Ask the expert’ feature demystifies dental care (page 18), taking the stress out of keeping their teeth clean.

All of which will come in very handy should you decide your pet is destined for social media stardom after reading our interview with Instagram influencers Marcel the corgi and dachshund Pops (well, their owners at least!) on page 12.

While you’re reading, why not make a date in your diary for two of our biggest events? Everything you need to know about the Mayhew Open Day (Sunday 8 September) is on page 4, while details of the Great Rescue Ramble (Sunday 6 October) are on the back page.

Don’t miss out!

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Mayhew news

Cats and dogs looking for a home

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Lucky Albright survives air gun assault

Ask the expert: dental hygiene for pets

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Doggy talk

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Enriching your cat’s life

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Proud to support Mayhew

Mayhew International

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Meet Simran – our fundraising superstar!

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A tribute to Tiggy

Saved by the microchip!

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In their shoes

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When four-legged friends find fame

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Your letters

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News

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A recordbreaking Hounds on the Heath!

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n a sunny Sunday in July, hundreds of twoand four-legged supporters joined us at our annual Hounds on the Heath event, raising over £8,000 for dogs, cats and communities in need.

A host of celebrities helped judge the dog show, including singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde, actor Ben Miles, The Vamps’ James McVey and his partner, model Kirstie Brittain (pictured), plus TOWIE star Pete Wicks and Channel 4 dog trainer Oli Juste.

As well as the dog show, there was an exciting array of entertainment for dogs and their owners, delicious food and pet-friendly stalls.

The day was sponsored by Scrumbles Natural Pet Food, and we would like to thank everybody who turned up and supported us. We hope you had a wonderful time; we’re already looking forward to next year’s event.

Join us for the Mayhew Open Day on Sunday 8 September

Our open day is almost here and we really hope you can join us. This annual street party is a fun-filled day, with a BBQ, live music, stalls and activities for all the family. You will also be able to have look around and meet some of our animals looking for new homes. For more details, visit themayhew.org/events/openday.

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Health and well-being advice for pets At Mayhew’s Community Vet Clinic, our experienced Veterinary Nurses are on hand to advise and support you and your pet. There are a variety of Nurse Clinics available, including a ‘Confidence Club’ for pets who are anxious when visiting the vets and a Weight Clinic to keep your pet healthy. To find out more and book an appointment, email vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org or call 020 8962 8017.

Helping to look after your fourlegged best friend

If you need to go into hospital for a short-term stay but have no one to look after your dog or cat, you may be eligible for help under Mayhew’s Pet Refuge Guardians programme. We will take care of your pet, in their own home, so you can get the care you need, knowing that your pet is in expert hands.

To find out more, speak to our Animal Welfare Officers on 020 8962 8000 or email awo@mayhewanimalhome. org.

TheraPaws dogs are Far From Home

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olunteers and their dogs from our TheraPaws programme were star-struck this summer when they met not one, but three incredible actors from the Marvel film Spider-Man: Far From Home!

Actors Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon relished the opportunity to chill out with Pops the sausage, Marcel ‘le corgi’, Doris, Frank and Bismarck during a full day of press and media interviews before the film’s release. The dogs ‘helped’ with some video interviews and jumped into laps for cuddles. It was an enjoyable day for everyone and, most importantly, helped spread the word about Mayhew and TheraPaws!

To keep up with the latest news from Mayhew, visit themayhew.org/news or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Lucky Albright survives air gun assault

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ayhew’s Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programme helps to control and contain the local feral cat population and ensure that cat colonies are living in a safe and suitable environment.

During the course of their TNR rounds, our Animal Welfare Officers occasionally come across cats who need our help in other ways too – as was the case with Albright, a three-yearold tabby with a rather alarming injury.

Albright’s story

While neutering Albright, our Vet team noticed several air rifle pellets visible under the skin on his stomach and hind legs, and arranged a full-body X-ray so they could assess any damage.

Albright had been hit by five pellets, and although luckily it seemed that all had missed his major organs, he would of course still have been in considerable pain and distress at the time of the attack. Our vets gave him a thorough health check before removing every pellet, which thankfully turned out to be a quick and easy process.

A widespread issue

Sadly, however, such attacks on cats and wildlife are not uncommon, with the RSPCA reporting over 3,000 incidents of cats being hit by air guns and other low-powered weaponry between 2017 and 2018.

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air gun wounds, with nearly half (47%) of these incidents proving fatal. A further quarter resulted in life-changing injuries or infections.

Air guns, rifles and pistols are exempt from certification under the Firearms Act 1968, providing they are ‘low-powered’ and the particular model has not been classed in any alternative legislation as ‘especially dangerous’.

Unfortunately, it is clear that the existing regulations are not strict enough to protect wildlife and domestic animals like Albright from potential harm.

Looking to the future

Although Albright suffered no permanent damage and has recovered well, it is concerning to know that low-powered weaponry does cause death or life-threatening injuries to thousands of animals every year.

Scotland and Northern Ireland have recently clamped down on the sale and use of air guns, rifles and pistols by introducing mandatory licensing laws, which animal charities across England are now calling for the British government to replicate.

If you are concerned about the health or appearance of a stray or feral cat in your area, please contact our Animal Welfare Officers by phone on 020 8962 8000 or email at awo@ mayhewanimalhome.org.

HRH The Duchess of Sussex meets Wully and his dogs Gallis and Azzy on a visit to Mayhew in January.

Proud to support Mayhew

This summer we published our 2018 annual review, which included stories of the animals and people we have helped with your support, and this special foreword from our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex.

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As a proud rescue dog owner, I know from personal experience the joy that

adopting an animal into your home can bring. The role that we, as people, play in rehoming and rescuing these animals is vital, but the role of organisations such as Mayhew is unparalleled. What initially struck me about Mayhew specifically is their community based approach not simply on rehoming animals, but in the preventive care that inhibits these cats and dogs from ending up in shelters in the first place.

From Mayhew’s global education programmes to their community work on a micro level with the elderly, homeless, and vulnerable communities, they actively seek solutions that allow people to stay with their animals and have the support they need to do so.

The choice to adopt a pet is a big decision that comes with much responsibility but infinite return on the investment. It will undoubtedly change your life.

As Patron of Mayhew, I encourage you to get involved in whatever way you can - either through pet adoption, volunteering, donation, or spreading the word. We are all interconnected and through these animals we find an even greater link to community and the part we can play.

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I am proud to support Mayhew and to work alongside them as they continue to improve the lives of animals and people, to create more supportive and compassionate communities both in London and internationally.

ANNUAL REVIEW

2018

To read the annual review in full, head to our website: themayhew. org/annualreview2018.

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Meet Simran – our fundraising superstar!

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espite being only 11 years old, inspiring schoolgirl Simran has raised over £575 for Mayhew in the past year. From baking and selling home-made dog biscuits to successfully completing a sponsored silence, young Simran has worked hard fundraising to help the dogs and cats in our care.

Simran contacted Mayhew after reading our newsletter and decided she wanted to do something to help. She told us, “I was so touched by all the stories about cats and dogs who needed urgent care.

I wanted to raise some money for Mayhew so that I could help all the poor animals who had suffered.”

I am really passionate “ about animals and care

for their welfare, so by doing this fundraising I am fulfilling one (of many) of my dreams to help animals!

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A baking whizz

Simran decided to hold a bake sale and requested a Mayhew fundraising pack. She was soon fizzing with ideas, including making her own dog biscuits, and with the help of mum Anita she ordered boneshaped cookie cutters, labels and bags. Simran told us: “I was very excited, and I had lots of fun baking.

My dog Millie was our ‘Head Taster’, and once I got her approval, I knew I was onto a winner!”

Once the cookies were ready, Simran set out to find customers, selling the first batch to neighbours and dog owners at her local park. She soon sold out and made a second batch to take to school, offering them to teachers who she knew had dogs. Although she started off using a cookie recipe from Mayhew’s website (themayhew.org/ make-dog-biscuits), she also developed a nobake version (you’ll find the recipe on the right) to speed up the production line! Simran made over 150 biscuits in total and raised an amazing £150.

Going the extra mile to help our cats and dogs

Simran’s support for Mayhew doesn’t stop at fundraising. She also sponsors a cat cabin, which she pays for out of her own pocket money, and she even asked for nothing but money for Christmas so she could donate everything she received to help us buy food and blankets for our animals during the winter.

Simran really is an inspiration and, happily for our cats and dogs, it seems like she isn’t quite done yet – according to her mum, she still has masses of fundraising ideas up her sleeve! “Simran has always loved animals and has always wanted to care for as many of them as possible,” says Anita. “I am so proud to have such a lovely, selfless daughter who is so aware of the world we live in, and who wants nothing more than to help make it a better place.”

No-bake dog trea ts

A simple a nd tasty tr ea four-legg ed friend w t that your ill love!

Ingredients

• 75ml (⅓ cup) coco • 2–3 tbsps peanut nut oil

butter (cru or smooth nchy works fine , just make sure it doe sn’t conta in xylitol) 350g (2½ cups) rolle d oats 33g (⅓ cu p) finely sh redded coconut

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Recipe

We think Simran is an incredible young lady, with astonishing heart and drive.

As well as raising money for the dogs and cats in our care, she is also helping to spread awareness about Mayhew to her friends and family.

We are so grateful for her support and we can’t thank her enough.

Simran’s fundraising tips for children and young people

• Find a cause you are

1. Add coc onut oil, p eanut and rolled oats to a fo butter od processor and mix w ell until combined .

2. Scoop o ut bite-siz ed piec a spoon an d roll into lit es with tle balls.

3. Toss ea ch ball gen tly in the fi shredded nely coconut u ntil well coated.

4. Place o n a flat tra y lined w baking pap er, refrigera ith te for 30 minutes a nd then se rve.

passionate about.

• Think about what you could do to raise money for the charity – make sure you discuss your ideas with your family.

• Consider what help you will need. Contact your chosen charity – most charities have great fundraising teams who can support you all the way.

• Talk to your parents about any initial costs and

how you will cover these. For example, I needed to buy the ingredients for my biscuits. Some things are cheaper than others: my sponsored silence didn’t cost me anything!

• Plan your fundraising activity, making a list of all the things you need to do.

• Just go for it!

Good luck.

If you’ve been inspired

by Simran’s story and would like to fundraise for Mayhew, take a look at our website for lots of ideas and tips: themayhew.org/ fundraising. You can also call our Events team on 020 8206 5872 to request a fundraising pack.

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t Mayhew, we are really lucky to have amazing volunteers who provide temporary homes for our rescued animals. We work hard to make sure our kennels and cattery are as comfy and homely as possible, but some animals spend longer at Mayhew than others and our foster carers help by giving them the special attention they need. We caught up with Janet, our Dog Fostering Coordinator, to find out more.

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How did you become Mayhew’s Dog Fostering Coordinator?

I enrolled as a student at Mayhew in 2008, working towards the NVQ 2 course in Animal Care and Welfare. This involved written work and handson experience in the kennels and cattery. Once I qualified, I started volunteering in kennels and was then given a permanent Kennel Assistant role. I also occasionally helped with interviews and home checks for foster carers and, when the position of Dog Fostering Coordinator came up, I got the job!

It was a nervous but exciting time for me.

What does your role involve?

A typical day may start with reading through new application forms. If the applicant is suitable to become a foster carer, they will receive information with insight into what dog fostering entails and I will follow up to arrange an interview and home visit. If they are not suitable at that time, I will get in touch to explain why.

When a dog is in foster care, I keep an eye on any veterinary treatments that are due and arrange their appointments. I am also on call for the foster carer: there for a chat or to help if they have any concerns. I visit the dog to check on their progress, to get new photos for our website rehoming pages or to help with training. Of course, I enjoy a catchup with the foster carer too!

What’s your favourite part of the job?

I love seeing the difference being in foster care can make for dogs who need it. For example, we recently had a small terrier called Maggie who had had a really bad start in life. She had been abused and had ulcers in her eyes which hadn’t been treated. When she arrived at Mayhew, Maggie cowered in the corner and was extremely nervous.

We worked hard to gain her trust, but knew being in a foster home would be best for her to continue her rehabilitation. The change was quite daunting for Maggie at first, but her foster carer was so patient and kind, and as time passed you could see the improvement – Maggie gradually began to trust in people again, little by little. She even (slowly) made friends with some of the doggie neighbours who she would meet up with in the park. Maggie has now got an amazing family, and I know that going into a foster home helped with her recovery, confidence and, ultimately, finding that forever home.

Maggie with her foster carer Sonia.

Why would one dog go to a foster carer, but another stay in the shelter?

Some dogs need more time with us – for medical or physical rehabilitation, for example, or because they’re a bit older and can be harder to rehome – and these would be good candidates for foster care. Other dogs are ready to find their new forever home quite quickly, so their stay at Mayhew is short. We try and place puppies with foster carers to help with socialisation, getting them used to the noises, sights and smells of a home environment.

What does an ideal dog foster carer look like?

There are a few things I look for in prospective foster carers:

• Lots of experience with dogs. We • • • •

do sometimes take people with less experience, however – it depends on the dog and their needs.

Time, patience and emotional commitment – it is a rewarding role but it can require a lot of you.

Home-based, or at least around most of the day, so the foster dogs are not left alone for too long.

Located within an hour’s drive from Mayhew so the dogs can come to our vet clinic for medical treatment.

Happy to take on a dog who may need to continue some training at home.

If a prospective foster carer has a dog of their own, the dog must be neutered. They will need to bring their dog in to meet the foster dog to make sure they get on.

Mayhew is always looking for volunteers to provide temporary homes for some of our rescued dogs and cats. Email info@ mayhewanimalhome. org or phone 020 8962 8000 to find out more and register your interest.

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Let pets be “ pets. Respect

your pet and never allow them to be in situations where they are uncomfortable or stressed.

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Aurélie

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ith the rise of social media and the ease with which you can snap and share photos, thousands of pets now have their own accounts on social media platform Instagram. And for some, their quirky personalities and adorable looks have made them into furry superstars!

An insight into being “Insta famous”

Mayhew is lucky to have the support of some highprofile Instagram animals. Two of these, Welsh Pembroke corgi Marcel (@lecorgi) and rescue dachshund Pops (@pop_sausage), also squeeze in volunteering for our dog therapy programme TheraPaws. Both have captured thousands of hearts: Marcel has over 116,000 followers and Pops has more than 24,000! We spoke to Marcel’s owner Aurélie and Pops’ owner Charlie to find out what’s involved.

Why did you decide to create an account for your dog?

Aurélie: Our social media adventure started the day we brought Marcel home. I started it for fun, but as it grew, I discovered a whole community and made new connections and friends.

Charlie: Pops was very poorly after spinal surgery and I was worried I didn’t have enough photos of her, so I vowed to take at least one photo per day and upload it to Instagram for a timeline of our adventures.

What do you enjoy most about posting?

A: I enjoy using my creativity to make people smile. Marcel is a little clown, and if someone pulls out a camera, he will put on a show. We receive a lot of support from the community and it’s amazing to see how social media can bring people together.

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JARGON BUSTER Keep your pet’s welfare as your “ number one priority. Pops and

What do you think Marcel and Pops enjoy most?

A: Although he often seems to have a bit of a diva attitude, Marcel is blissfully unaware of the ‘celebrity’ status he has.

We always put him first and insist he is allowed to just ‘be a dog’.

C: Pops is a very lucky lady and regularly receives gifts through the post. She waits for Mr Postman every morning and wags her little tail while I open any post that’s for her.

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C: I’ve really enjoyed building a persona for Pops over the past few years. Her followers seem to love that she is a success story. She was rescued from a puppy farm four years ago, but now she is treated like a queen. Being part of the social media community, I’ve made friends for life and met my partner online; Pops has even helped me to get a new job!

I have left photoshoots before because it was too loud or she was feeling under the weather.

Charlie

We’ve found your support of TheraPaws invaluable – why do you do it?

A: I believe we should use our voice to influence others to do good. Volunteering for Mayhew with TheraPaws doesn’t involve money, just a bit of time and it makes such a difference.

C: I love that we’re in a position to work with charities such as Mayhew. Whenever I post about Pops’ hospital visits with TheraPaws so many people respond, and it’s always special when people mention that they have signed up to get involved in TheraPaws or that they have donated to Mayhew.

POST:

TO UPLOAD A PHOTO OR VIDEO.

FOLLOWERS:

PEOPLE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO SEE WHAT YOU POST.

#

HASHTAG:

WORDS OR PHRASES PRECEDED BY A # THAT CATEGORISE CONTENT AND TRACK TOPICS.

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Social Media

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POMERANIAN JIFF (@JIFFPOM) IS THE MOST POPULAR DOG ON INSTAGRAM, WITH

FOLLOWERS, A BOOK DEAL AND AN ONLINE SHOP.

PET SOCIAL MEDIA STARS CAN EARN BETWEEN

£2,500 £4,000 AND

PER POST TO ADVERTISE A PRODUCT. NOW THAT’S A LOT OF TREATS!

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Instagramming your pet’s adventures

• Explain their backstory. Each pet has a unique identity.

• Be genuine. Focus on your pet’s natural quirks and antics, •

and share special moments rather than forced fun. Don’t put them in uncomfortable situations.

Engage with your community. There are hundreds of like-minded pet lovers to interact with.

• Stay internet safe. Never share any of your personal •

details. If you use your pet’s real name for their account, don’t use it as a password or security question on other websites.

Remember, your pet’s welfare and well-being should always come first.

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t Mayhew, we love to hear how our cats and dogs are settling into their new homes, so we’re delighted when adopters create social media accounts for their pets. Here are a few of our favourites.

Luigi, Hula, Clive and Alfie (@lillmanlulu_luigi_and_co)

Auburn and Leo (@auburnandleo)

Bert (@bert_spanner)

Maggie

Over the years, photographer Marjan has gathered an adorable band of rescue cats.

She originally created their account as a bet to see if they could get 100 followers by her husband’s birthday. They did – and now have over 45,000!

Elderly cocker spaniel Bert was adopted in 2018 by Suzanne, who started his account to help raise awareness of Mayhew and encourage people to adopt older dogs. Bert has since made a lot of like-minded friends and has stolen lots of hearts!

Abandoned kitten Auburn arrived at Mayhew in 2018 with a serious medical condition and was in our care for just under a year. When Leo arrived, they formed an unexpected friendship; then Kate came along and adopted them both.

(@maggie_pags_)

Jack Russell terrier Maggie arrived at Mayhew along with six other puppies, all victims of puppy farming. Maggie was quickly adopted by Emma, and soon after the pair were invited back to meet our new Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex.

Boris (@borisjugson)

Pug/Jack Russell cross Boris arrived at Mayhew after he was abandoned. He slowly began to learn how to trust again, and his loving owner Karen created his Instagram account to reduce the stigma surrounding rescue dogs.

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We rehome hundreds of cats and dogs each year. Here are some of the amazing animals waiting patiently

TESS

Female, 6 years 8 months

Likes: Tess adores long walks and a good game of fetch – she LOVES her collection of balls and could chase them all day long!

Essentials: Tess forms strong bonds with people and is eager to please, so a home with someone who is about for most of the day would be perfect.

Male, 8 year 3 months

Likes: Little Cyril has a big character and loves to sniff around and go exploring on his walks. Once you are home, he will jump onto your lap and lean in for cuddles.

CYRIL

Essentials: This fun, feisty boy prefers humans to dogs, so would like a home in an area without too many neighbouring pups.

BOWIE

Female, 11 years 7 months Likes: Beautiful Bowie likes nothing more than going for long walks and playing fetch, before returning home to snuggle up on the sofa.

Essentials: This lovely girl doesn’t like to be left alone, so is looking for someone to keep her company during the day.

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HOME

at Mayhew for their forever home. Could you be their pawfect pal?

KIKO Male, 1 years 10 months

Likes: Kiko is a handsome, cheeky boy who adores playing with his feather toys, coaxing you into giving him extra treats and a good brush.

Essentials: Kiko arrived at Mayhew with an injured hind leg but is doing really well after surgery. If you’d love a cat who will greet you at the door when you get home, Kiko is your boy.

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JANE

Female, 8 years

Female, 11 years 1 month

Likes: Sweet Heidi gives the best headboops and will purr away as she settles onto your lap for cuddles.

Essentials: Nervous at first, Heidi needs to move at her own pace to form a bond with you, but once she’s settled, she’ll have eyes only for you!

To find out more about these animals and other Mayhew residents waiting for a forever home, please visit us at themayhew.org/adopt or call: 0208 962 8000.

Likes: Gorgeous and friendly, Jane loves nothing more than coming to say hello. She will definitely steal your attention as she pops herself down on your lap for some fuss.

Essentials: Jane was abandoned and lived as a stray before coming to Mayhew. She has an affectionate and gentle nature, so if you are looking for a pet with bundles of love to give, Jane is the girl for you.

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Ask the expert:

dental hygiene for pets

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his issue we talk to Amy, a Registered Veterinary Nurse at our Community Vet Clinic, about the importance of good dental hygiene for cats and dogs.

Q. What is good dental hygiene?

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Good dental hygiene is ensuring that your pet’s teeth and gums are kept clean and healthy.

Owners should be regularly checking their pet’s teeth and incorporating oral care into their pet’s daily routines. It is also worth asking your veterinary surgeon to check your pet’s teeth when you take them for an annual check-up or booster so that they can offer advice on any signs of bad dental health.

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Q. Are there medical issues associated with poor dental health?

A. If a cat or dog’s teeth and gums are not kept •

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clean, this can create health problems:

Plaque will build up and lead to sore gums and teeth.

Teeth can become decayed and infected.

Mouth infections may make it too painful to eat or cause the animal to feel generally unwell and so have a reduced appetite.

If left too long unchecked, veterinary intervention may be needed to clean your pet’s teeth and they may even need surgery to remove any teeth that cannot be saved.

Q. What is the best way to

clean my pet’s teeth?

A. Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly

is the best way to keep them clean at home. Toothpaste for humans is toxic to animals, so always use a pet-friendly formula. These come in many flavours – test out a few and see which one your pet prefers. We recommend using a toothbrush or a finger brush designed specifically for pets; however, a child’s toothbrush is a good substitute.

Introduce teeth brushing slowly and gently to give your pet time to get used to the sensation. It can be a good idea to brush their teeth before taking them for a walk or giving them their dinner so they learn to associate teeth brushing with a positive experience or treat!

Q. What are your top tips for

sparkling teeth and healthy gums?

A. Daily brushing is considered best;

however, all pets are different. We would advise that you brush your pet’s teeth as often as you can without making them too stressed.

eed your pet a diet that involves F dry food as biscuits are good for removing plaque from teeth. There are complete dental dry diets available for both dogs and cats, which have been formulated so that the biscuits are large enough to ensure your pet chews (rather than just swallows) the kibble. The chewing action helps to keep teeth clean.

Giving dogs toys which are too big or small for their mouths.

I t may go without saying but don’t allow dogs to chew on or carry rocks in their mouths, as this will cause damage to their teeth and gums.

Dental issues can be difficult to avoid and, just like us, most pets normally need veterinary dental intervention at some point during their life. However, good dental care at home and following advice from your veterinary practice can help delay or reduce the likelihood of your pet requiring dental work under anaesthetic.

Q. What are Mayhew’s Nurse Clinics?

A. We offer a variety of Nurse Clinics,

I f you prefer to keep to your pet’s normal diet, you can incorporate dental chews/treats instead to achieve the same effect. However, these are normally highly calorific so should not be given daily.

hewing toys and balls can also be C helpful. We advise giving your dog rubber toys and balls as these will not cause uneven wear or damage to their teeth.

Q. What should be avoided?

A. Feeding a wet food-only diet.

Incorporating dry food will help to prevent plaque build-up. If your pet is new to dry food, mix with some wet food initially so they get used to it. eeding your pet bones, as they can F cause damage to teeth.

oys with broken or sharp edges T which could damage teeth and gums.

Check all toys are in good order and be mindful of what you give your pet to play with.

where our qualified veterinary nurses are on hand to support you in keeping your pet healthy. In a dental-check clinic, a nurse will demonstrate how to brush your pet’s teeth, as well as offer advice and guidance on the right diet, the best chews and any other queries you may have about at-home dental care.

Book an appointment by calling our Community Vet Clinic on 020 8962 8017 or emailing vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org.

It is important to remember that veterinary nurses cannot diagnose dental disease. You should make an appointment with your veterinary surgeon if you are concerned about your pet’s dental health.

Hard toys such as antler chews, which can cause dogs’ teeth to splinter or break.

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Mayhew Afghanistan’s fight against rabies

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ayhew has been working to improve the lives of the local community and street dogs in Kabul, Afghanistan since 2002. A major concern for the people living there was the high number of human deaths from rabies. Historically, Kabul Municipality had tried to fight the disease by poisoning street dogs; however, it has been scientifically proven that this method has no effect on the spread of the rabies virus. After two years of negotiations, Mayhew Afghanistan signed a landmark agreement with Kabul Municipality to stop the culling of dogs and instead implement a strategy of mass canine rabies vaccination and a humane spay and neuter programme.

What is rabies?

Rabies is a zoonotic disease (one transmitted from animals to humans) and is spread by the saliva of an infected animal. Dogs are the most common source of rabies transmission because they live in close contact with people and are more likely to bite humans and other animals in densely populated areas. However, it’s not only a bite that can cause the rabies virus to be transmitted: scratches, and even licks, can cause saliva to enter open wounds, the mouth or eyes.

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When you think of rabies, you might picture a dog foaming at the mouth, lunging aggressively at people and infecting them through vicious bites.

This is a common misconception. Dogs that are infected with rabies can appear aggressive, but they may also be disorientated or have a lack of balance, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms, which is a real danger.

How does rabies affect the local community?

In areas with a high population of free-roaming dogs, local communities can understandably be very fearful. Rabies has been endemic in Afghanistan, and it is 99.9% fatal without vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis (preventative treatment taken after being bitten by a rabies-infected animal). Data has shown that before our Kabul team started their mass canine vaccination programme in 2017, there were around 70 recorded deaths in the city each year from rabies, and likely many more that went

23,420 IN THE FIRST YEAR

2,000

DOGS WERE VACCINATED – AN AVERAGE OF 78% OF THE POPULATION

WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO MORE THAN

PEOPLE SO FAR THIS YEAR, MOSTLY CHILDREN

unrecorded. Human rabies vaccination and treatment is hard to find and very expensive in Afghanistan – way beyond what is affordable for the majority of the population.

How is Mayhew helping?

Our strategy is to create ‘herd immunity’ against rabies within the dog population over three consecutive years of vaccination. By vaccinating a minimum of 70% of the overall dog population, we are able to break the chain of virus transmission.

In the first year, 23,420 dogs were vaccinated – an average of 78% of the population. We have continued to vaccinate and are now halfway through year two of the programme. This year, in parallel, we have begun the neutering part of our project to manage the dog population in Kabul in a humane way.

Why is education so important?

It’s not only vaccinating and neutering Kabul’s dogs that is making a difference to the area’s residents. We believe that informing and educating

communities about rabies and other zoonotic diseases is key to prevention – a win-win situation for dogs and people alike.

Our Community Engagement and Education Officer, Dr Moattar Nasiri, is working to change attitudes and teach the locals about our initiatives to tackle rabies. Sadly, most victims of the disease in Kabul are children, so we are focusing our educational efforts on schools, colleges and community groups using fun, interactive activities.

Dr Moattar and her team deliver presentations and workshops to inform audiences about rabies, dog-bite prevention, safe behaviour around street dogs, and animal welfare in general. We have reached out to more than 2,000 people so far this year, mostly children. We hope that by teaching them about the street dog population and the dangers of rabies we can encourage compassion towards dogs in the community.

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How are attitudes changing?

It’s not just the “ children that are

afraid of dogs.

All local adults are also scared of dogs, as rabies has killed so many people in Kabul.

Our education programme is teaching them that their enemy is the rabies virus and not the dogs.

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Dr Abdul-Jalil Mohammadzai DVM, Mayhew Afghanistan’s Country Director

Our new clinic

This summer, our team opened the first Animal Birth Control Centre in Afghanistan, allowing us to deliver a comprehensive, citywide neutering programme targeting free-roaming dogs and work towards safer and healthier communities.

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Although some residents of Kabul show compassion towards street dogs, there are still those who simply do not want the dogs in their communities. Before we began our vaccination programme, many were in favour of the municipality’s strategy of culling dogs. However, over the last two years we have begun to see a shift in attitude, and now many residents understand why our initiatives are important and that they are more effective in preventing rabies deaths.

After our workshops and talks, we have seen both adults and children becoming more comfortable with dogs on the street. They now approach our vaccination team to thank them for making the dogs safe for them to interact with again.

Stand with us against rabies

Saturday 28 September 2019 is World Rabies Day. In recognition, Mayhew will be raising awareness about rabies prevention and highlighting our progress in defeating this awful disease. Our mass canine vaccination programme has meant that in Kabul there were no recorded deaths in humans from rabies in 2018. But the coast is not clear yet.

We still need to complete our three-year strategy in order to save more dogs and people from rabies and eradicate the disease from the city.

Meet Dr Moattar – Community Engagement and Education Officer

Moattar started out as a volunteer with Mayhew Afghanistan, supporting our team with events such as World Rabies Day before securing the role of Community Engagement and Education Officer. Not only is she passionate about the work Mayhew does, she is a qualified vet and speaks English as well as the two local languages, Farsi and Pashto.

Moattar holds workshops, presentations and interactive sessions at local schools and community groups about rabies and dogbite awareness. The aim of these events is to ensure that local children know how to deal with street dogs, how to protect themselves from aggressive dogs and how to recognise rabid dogs showing strange behaviour.

Save a life with just £1!

It costs only £1 to vaccinate a dog against rabies in Kabul. Help us raise £10,000 by World Rabies Day so that we can vaccinate 10,000 more dogs

by Christmas. Take a look at the cover sheet included with this issue of Tails to get involved.

Microchipping is the safest way to ensure a lost pet will be returned to you, and it is cheap, quick and painless.

Saved by the microchip!

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he thought of losing a beloved pet is terrifying.

But for the thousands of pet owners whose cats aren’t microchipped – almost threequarters of domestic felines in the UK – there is every possibility their missing pet could be gone for good, as there is little to no chance of an un-microchipped animal being returned home.

Three independent studies by the RSPCA, Blue Cross and Cats Protection recently revealed that between 80% and 87% of cats taken in by rescue shelters and animal charities annually are not microchipped, which means we are powerless to see them safely home.

If a lost cat is microchipped, however, vets can scan the animal for their chip and, if registered, it will enable them to contact their worried owner and reunite them with their furry friend.

An accidental kit-nap!

Luckily for little Kismis, being chipped saved the day when she found herself the victim of an accidental kit-nap earlier this year.

The five-month-old kitten had accidentally boarded and fallen asleep in a delivery lorry in her hometown of Hounslow. After many hours of being trapped and driven around London, Kismis woke up over 10 miles away in Ealing. She managed to jump out, but had no idea how to find her way home.

Two days after her journey, Kismis was found wandering around an industrial estate by a construction worker, who, thankfully, called Mayhew for help.

Our Animal Welfare Officers went out to rescue the tiny kitten, checked her over and soon discovered her microchip, allowing them to contact her extremely concerned family in Hounslow. Happily, Kismis was unharmed by her adventure and so could be reunited that very same day.

Keep your cat safe

Microchipping is now a legal requirement for dogs, yet there is no such law currently in place for cats, despite repeated calls

from animal welfare organisations and rehoming charities to establish one.

During the warmer months, cats are outside even more than usual and are therefore more likely to wander further away from home and get lost. Lost cats are often mistaken for strays by strangers, who may even start to feed and look after a cat they come across while the original owner remains none the wiser and is devastated about their loss. Microchipping is the safest way to ensure your animal will be returned to you, and it is cheap, quick and painless.

Your pet will most likely remain awake for the procedure and will be completely unaware that the chip is there once it is implanted.

Mayhew offers free and low-cost microchipping at our Community Vet Clinic. Contact us by phone on 020 8962 8017 or email vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org to find out more and to book an appointment.

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DOGGY TALK D

ogs are born with the ability to understand social cues in humans, and our canine best friends are experts in reading body language and being guided by our emotions. This often causes a knock-on effect in their behaviour, for better or for worse. We look at some different ways that dogs interpret body language, plus give you some tips to keep your pet happy and calm.

“ Dogs are very communicative with us, but we don’t

always pick up on what they are telling us. The more we are aware of what the signs of stress are, the more we can listen to our dog and prevent them from feeling stressed or anxious.

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Niamh Carwood, TheraPaws Coordinator

Loose lead

When walking your dog, non-verbal signals can be transferred down through the lead, usually without you realising – they will sense any tension you feel in your grip. It can take practice in situations that would normally make you anxious, but staying calm and relaxed and keeping a loose lead will help keep your dog happy too.

Eye contact

When talking to another human, eye contact is important, showing interest and engagement.

To a dog, however, maintaining eye contact is perceived as a challenge or a threat. Our dogs will look directly at us if they trust us and feel at ease, but they will frequently turn their head or look away to show that they are being nonconfrontational. Prolonged periods of eye contact can make a dog feel really worried.

Tip: When looking at your dog, try to do so with as soft a gaze as possible to keep them calm and comfortable, and avoid holding direct eye contact.

Tip: It’s normal to worry sometimes about things like your dog greeting another dog.

However, the more tense you are, the more anxious your four-legged friend is likely to become. Try to keep the lead in a firm but loose grip with your arm relaxed and speak in a happy tone of voice to help the introduction go as well as possible.

Hugging

We love our dogs and want them to know that.

Showing affection through hugging is second nature to people, but not all dogs like hugs. Some dogs will cuddle up to us but only in their own way, often one which is less restrictive for them – perhaps sprawling across you when you are on your sofa.

Tip: If you want to cuddle your dog, avoid any embrace that may feel constricting.

Pay attention to how your dog reacts when they are hugged – for example, do they move their head away? If so, your dog may be trying to show you that they aren’t comfortable being held in a hug.

Keeping our dogs happy and calm at Mayhew

Body position

When we meet new people, we face towards them and might extend a hand to greet them. It would look strange if we approached someone sideways on, eyes lowered, with a hand placed to be easily sniffed! However, for dogs this is the perfect way to say ‘hi’: they can get nervous if you approach them head-on or lean over them and may interpret this as a threat or challenge.

Tip: When meeting a new dog, stand calmly to its side or crouch at arm’s length and let the dog approach you. This way you are showing the dog that you are not a threat.

Shelter environments can be very stressful for dogs, and our experienced Kennels team works hard to ensure that all our dogs feel calm and relaxed throughout their time with us. “We use essential oils like lavender and play reggae music to the dogs,” explains Maria Markey, Head of Kennels. “This not only helps relax our dogs, but also creates a calm and happy environment for our staff and volunteers to work in. Our emotions transfer down to our dogs, so the more relaxed our staff, the happier our dogs.”

Telltale signs of doggy stress

their head • Turning away from whatever is

bothering or worrying them. Sometimes they will also close or partially close their eyes.

or ‘half-moon’ • ‘Whale’ eyes (when you can

see some of the white portion of the eyes at the corner, appearing in a half-moon shape) can mean your dog is anxious or uncomfortable.

lip licking • Excessive (when there isn’t food

around!). This behaviour is used by dogs to soothe a person or animal that they view as a threat in an attempt to ward off aggression.

This can be a • Yawning. sign of general stress

or discomfort, but dogs also use yawns to calm down situations between themselves and other dogs.

it off. A dog will • Shaking literally shake itself off

after a stressful situation – for example, after being hugged.

between legs. A • Tail tail that simply hangs

straight down or is only wagging at the tip can also be a sign of stress.

back or lowered • Pinned ears. Dog ears differ, of

course, but many dogs pull their ears back when they feel uneasy.

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ENRICHING Y UR CAT’S LIFE

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Environmental enrichment for cats has been proven in scientific studies and benefits include reduced stress and increased calm and playful behaviour.

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ur Cattery team provides everything they can for the cats in our care to ensure their stay at Mayhew is as stress-free and comfortable as possible. We use several different techniques to improve our feline residents’ well-being, helping to stimulate their brains, keep them calm and allow them to express their natural feline behaviours. Lots of these enrichment techniques are easy to replicate with your own cats at home so read on for some top tips!

Tanya Madden, Deputy Head of Animal Welfare

A cabin fit for a king (or queen)

Each of our cat cabins has a variety of levels so the cats can explore and get up high to survey their surroundings. All residents have a castle bed, which they can sit on top of or go inside, and some lucky ones have a hanging bed too, where they often choose to spend their whole day. As well as plenty of toys, we put scratching posts in every cabin so the cats can sharpen their claws and mark their scent, just as they would in the wild.

Try it at home: Give your cat plenty of options around the house for places to sleep, things to play with and posts to scratch. A multi-level cat tree combines all three and is perfect for cats who like to keep an eye on things from above.

Say hello!

Social interaction is very important for cats and it can be hard for some coming into a shelter environment when they have been used to having the run of a home. Our cattery staff and volunteers make sure to spend lots of time with the cats in their cabins, or with the kittens playing in our kitten garden. They sit and talk to, play with or cuddle them, and this all helps to reduce boredom and keep them physically active while they wait for a new home.

Try it at home: Toys can be made easily and cheaply using empty containers such as toilet roll tubes, string and other bits and bobs around the house. Check out our step-by-step guide to make your own cat enrichment toy on page 28.

Working (and playing) at mealtimes

Feeding time for shelter cats is often a highlight of their day. In our cattery, we give some cats their meals using activity feeders, which keeps them mentally and physically stimulated as they work out how to get the food. It also takes them a lot longer to eat than it would if they just ate their food straight from a bowl, which keeps boredom at bay and helps digestion too.

Try it at home: There are loads of toys for feeding on the market, but for a totally free food enrichment activity, why not try scattering or hiding small amounts of food in different areas of your home for your cat to find, or letting them chase individual biscuits?

This will simulate their natural behaviours of hunting and catching prey, keeping them fit, happy and healthy.

Keep hydrated

It is vital that cats always have water available for them to drink, particularly if they are on a dry food diet, as not drinking enough can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. Our cattery staff monitor water intake throughout the day and provide fresh water, topping up when needed.

Try it at home: Cats prefer fresh water, which is why they often like to drink from a dripping tap rather than their own water bowl! If that sounds like your puss, you could invest in a cat water fountain, which keeps water tasting fresh and encourages cats to drink.

Tips for using an activity feeder

• Use your cat’s favourite food, or start off with some tasty treats.

• Start by giving half the food in the toy; wait a while, then give the rest in a bowl.

• Tap the toy or get a few nuggets to fall out to encourage your cat to try and get more.

• A variety of toys will

help to keep your cat stimulated; however, some cats need more time and patience, so ensure your cat is confident with each toy before moving on to another.

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Make an activity board toy for your cat Toys can be made easily at home, for little or no cost.

They are great fun to create and will provide hours of entertainment for your cat.

Just follow our step-bystep guide to making a cat activity board and watch your puss explore and play.

You will need:

• A few toilet or kitchen roll tubes • A piece of sturdy

cardboard, approximately A3 size

• Egg box • Recycled fabric such as towels or cloths Crafting essentials such •

as ribbon, string, wool and pompons

• Hot glue gun or PVA glue • Scissors Top tip:

cat Once dr y, spritz your tnip ca activity board with some spray or sprinkle on catnip powder.

Safety first!

Always supervise your cat when they play. Once your toy is finished, leave 24 hours before giving it to your cat and check everything is securely in place.

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Time t play INSTRUCTION SHEET

1 3 1. Lay the piece of cardboard on a flat surface – this will be your base.

2. Cut some of the toilet or kitchen roll

tubes to different heights and glue onto the board. Use the scissors to add a palm tree effect to one or two of the tubes: make several, regularly spaced cuts a few centimetres deep around the top edge of the tube and then fan out. (Image one)

3. Cut the lid off the egg carton and glue to the board (it will be a good place to put some treats and toys later!).

4. Make a “treat tower” for your cat

to explore using a few more of the cardboard tubes by gluing two or three together and attaching to the board.

(Image two)

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5. Stick down the base of the egg carton.

You can also add more tubes, if you have space.

6. Start to add texture to your toy with

your recycled fabric – blankets, fleece, felt, even a piece of an old bathmat!

(Image three)

7. You are now ready to add your crafty

finishing touches: ribbons, pompoms on string, small toys or balls, or even a small pouch filled with valerian (which cats love!). (Image four)

8. When the glue is fully dried, it’s time

to play! Hide some treats around the board for your cat to discover, tucked into tubes and under toys, and watch them go wild.

A tribute to Tiggy From Neil Morrissey and Emma Killick

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ayhew rescue Tiggy was adopted by actor Neil Morrissey and Emma Killick at the end of 2004.

They spent many happy years together until sadly she passed away last year. Neil and Emma have written this beautiful tribute to Tiggy to share with our supporters.

The adventures of Tiggy began when we found her at Mayhew in autumn 2004. She looked at us, wagged her wonky tail, and it was instant love.

A well-travelled dog, she was on passport number three when she passed away. She’d visited Michelin three-star restaurants, been carried round a scorchingly hot Barcelona, leapt through toodeep snow, hidden in fields of corn and hung out in many a dressing room. She was on TV to help raise money for other rescue dogs and definitely stole the show on each of her appearances.

She spent a lot of time running around the countryside in France. Lizard chasing (well, watching mostly – picture the pose like the classic HMV terrier), football nudging and taking in everything with the curiosity and obsession of all great Jack Russells.

Like most little dogs, unaware of her size, she was courageous. But she learned quickly enough that you can’t take on a bull or a potbellied pig.

For all her natural terrier bravery, you could not have met a more passive, patient dog. She was trustworthy around babies and children, and when anyone fed her titbits by hand, she would take them gently, like a real little lady.

She loved nothing more than a sausage, but was also content with a bit of pâté or rare duck (blame the Michelin-star restaurant visits for that). Beloved wherever she went because of her wonderful character, we were privileged to have her in our lives for so long and still miss her every day.

One of the poems a friend wrote when Tiggy passed sums her – and us – up best. It reads, in part:

Little dog, now silent-hearted, Cast a thought to where you three started.

Little dog, saved from fate, You treated her good, she punched above her weight.

She’ll dream of course, that little dog, with the big dog’s bark, Of chasing squirrels round Finsbury Park.

Little dog, you were their evening star, and their rising moon.

They’ll not forget you.

Least, no time soon Tiggy, December 2001–January 2018.

If you are thinking about getting a pet, head to our website to meet the cats and dogs at Mayhew who are looking for their forever home: themayhew.org/ rehome.

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YOUR LETTERS

We always love to hear how our ex-Mayhew animals are getting on in their new forever homes. Here are some updates our Dog Adoption Officer, Lisa, and Cat Adoption Officer, Matt, have received, along with some wonderful photos!

Timmy

Hi Matt,

Just thought we ’d let you know that Timmy is settlin g in really well. H e hasn’t been outside ye t but we’re aim ing to start that proces s in a couple of weeks.

Timmy is defin itely full of attit ude, which we love, and he seems to like wa king us up at 6am scra tching on the sid e of the bed! He seems happy as Larr y and is very loved!

Thanks again fo

Cassie and Ben

r all your help.

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well, Bessie has settled in extremely starting are We . own her flat making the and lity ona pers nt llige inte her see to e hav We is! ly just how clever she real has she well how been amazed by settled in and how relaxed she is. d We are so blessed to have foun tavo Gus s love Bessie, and the way she ea mad has she – le and me is incredib yes, And . lives our to e renc huge diffe s!

Lisa, she knows she’s our princes out with , and Bessie is our dog for life we hew May the to question, thanks ber. have found our perfect family mem now. her out with be er nev ld wou We Andrew

Hi Lisa,

Charlie (was C hilli) Hi Matt,

Charlie’s been settling in really well.

The first week or so she was restless and unsure, needing lots of reassurance, so it’s been lovely se eing her grow, relax a little and be more co nfident in her surroundings.

She loves her food an d is incredibly inquisitive and playfu l. Her favourite toy is a little mouse and she’s very adept at flipping it and chasing it down the stairs.

She even plays fetch , bringing it back and dropping at our feet before sitting proudly by her catch !

She’s a beautiful, aff ectionate addition to our family and we’re very much enjoying getting to know her.

Thank you for all your help and support.

With very best wishe s,

Nikki and Amandine

Dobbie is marvellous!

He very quickly settled into his new home and he loves people and is especially good with children, particularly young children. He also loves playing with the other dogs that I look after and follows me everywhere.

I loved his face when I first saw him and wasn’t put off by the fact that he was an older dog.

We really couldn’t have picked a better dog.

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To share your updates with us, please get in touch by writing to Mayhew, Trenmar Gardens, Kensal Green, London, NW10 6BJ, or email support@mayhewanimalhome.org.

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