The Mayhew Autumn/Winter 2015
Helping animals and their carers since 1886
Issue 43
A day in the life of our cattery Old friends are the best Helping pet owners in a time of crisis
Welcome
to the Autumn/Winter 2015 issue of The Mayhew. The nights are drawing in but we hope our new magazine telling you all about everything we’ve been up to recently brings you some much-needed warmth! As always, thank you for all your support – we couldn’t do it without you.
Contents News update 4 A day in the life of our cattery 6 Our volunteers 10 Meet our new TheraPaws dogs 12 Find me a home 14 Hyde Bark 16 Ask the expert 18 Old friends are the best 20 Helping pet owners in a time of crisis 22 Your letters: adopted & loved 24 My rescue & me 26 Tinsel & Tails Back cover
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News update Pedal power!
Green is Good
This is Kim, the Mayhew fundraiser who cycled a whopping 60km around London for the Nightrider event in June. Raising over £1,800 for us, Kim was among the top 3% of JustGiving fundraisers during the month of June – out of an enormous 70,000 fundraisers! “I put myself through it for my wonderful ex-Mayhew cat Nick and all the other rescued animals who don’t land on all four paws the first time around,” explained Kim. A massive thank you and paws on the back for your great achievement Kim! All the money raised will go towards helping our homeless cats and dogs
Our animal loving friends at the Angel branch of The Breakfast Club café in London have named us their ‘Charity of the Year’. The 50s style diner will be donating profits from their ‘Green is Good’ smoothies in return for cat cuddles and dog walks, helping both our cattery and kennel staff with the day to day running of The Mayhew. Alongside that, they are also supporting our TheraPaws project (which brings animals into the care setting to engage with the elderly) and are visiting Muriel Street Resource Centre weekly with their make sure you pop in to try the delicious own TheraPaws registered dog. A great AND nutritious ‘Green is Good’ big thank you to the team in Angel and smoothie if you’re in the area! ®
find new homes. If you’d like to take part in one of our fundraising events, visit www.themayhew.org/events
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Dogs die in hot cars
Get it while it’s hot!
Did you know that when it’s 22°C outside, within an hour the temperature inside a car can reach an unbearable 47°C? Nobody ever thinks it will happen to them or their pet, but every summer many people gamble with their dog’s life by leaving them in a car. This summer The Mayhew teamed up with a number of animal welfare organisations, such as the RSPCA and Blue Cross, and the National Police Chiefs’ Council to spread this vital message to the UK public and help reduce the number of unnecessary deaths caused. To read more about the campaign visit www. themayhew.org/dogs-die-in-hot-cars
Searching for a unique Christmas gift for a loved one or fancy treating yourself to a new wardrobe addition? Then look no further! The amazing Cat Rose Designs has created a brand new limited edition t-shirt design especially for The Mayhew, helping us to spread a very important message – ‘Love the pet, not the label’. Prices start from just £18 (available for men and women) and Cat Rose are generously donating a whopping 50% of all the proceeds to helping our homeless cats and dogs. The catch is it’s only available to buy until the end of December so get shopping now! To buy yours visit www.fabrily.com/love-the-pet
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A day in the life… at the cattery
Once all the tummies are full, it’s cleaning time! There are often new volunteers and students every day to show the ropes to, so it’s all hands on deck. We also prepare cabins for any new cats that are due to arrive that day.
Our cattery can house up to 150 cats and kittens and is usually operating at 90% capacity… which means it’s a busy place to be! Check out our behind the scenes snapshot of what really goes on.
We arrive to a chorus of meows in the morning so breakfast is the first order of the day. We always have a lot of mouths to feed!
There are always a lot of supplies such as cat food to be put away!
We often have very tiny kittens that we are handrearing and require round-the-clock care.
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Afternoons are spent playing, cuddling and grooming our kitties. The best part of the day!
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We assess all new cats carefully by finding out what they are like and to see what type of home would suit them best. Kate from the cattery (below) and Felix, one of our students (right), get to know some of our new arrivals.
We make afternoon feeding time more fun by using boxes, egg cartons, cups or games for enrichment.
We also have lots of semi-feral garden cats at The Mayhew that we look after. They are free to come and go as they please and have a great time playing in the garden.
After a busy day, it’s time for some shut eye! The night staff arrive to keep a careful watch over the cats (and all the dogs too) and make sure they all get a peaceful night’s sleep.
Our Adoption Officer Matt (left) shows round adopters who are looking for a new feline friend. He spends a lot of time making sure the cats are perfectly matched to their new owners before getting them ready to go to their new homes.
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Our Volunteers The Mayhew couldn’t operate without our dedicated army of volunteers that do everything from cat socialising and dog walking to processing donations. This issue we’d like to share with you a very touching story from Jenny Fairfax, one of our cattery volunteers, whose lifelong love of cats led her to The Mayhew.
As a child, I never showed any interest in dolls. My passion was for animal toys and my obsession grew until, after a lot of pestering, my parents finally succumbed and let me get a kitten for my fifth birthday. I chose the runt of the litter and I remember my parents taking me to one side and saying, “Darling, are you sure? He looks quite poorly?” But my mission had begun: I had to save Mr Kipps, the best present EVER, and we were inseparable. And so my lifelong love affair with cats began. Since then I’ve had many cats in my life and at the moment my husband and I are guardians for five beautiful felines: Winnie Weeze, Archie Bella Rockafella, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mr Milo (the healing cat) and Mickey Mouse O’Riley. Being a local lass, I was always aware of The Mayhew and when we moved to Maida Vale many years ago, we came to visit and adopted Miss Felix. I felt there 10
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was such a warm feeling at The Mayhew and I sensed the animals were happy there. I never forgot that feeling and that’s what brought me back two decades later so I could finally begin the healing process after the loss of my beautiful mother. I have always been extremely close to my mum and when she passed away my world fell apart. After many months of trying to come to terms with my loss, I made the decision to volunteer as a cattery assistant at The Mayhew. I started just over a year ago and it is one of the best decisions I’ve made. I help out every Friday and I get stuck into the cleaning and organising of the cattery, freeing up time for the staff and students so they have more valuable time to socialise with the cats. Sadly, some of the animals are very distressed when they arrive and it’s paramount that they have familiarity, consistency and an abundance of cuddles so they can build friendships and trust with the people
Above: Jenny cuddles Desmond in the cattery: “I have a soft spot for big old bruisers and Desmond had a ‘to infinity and beyond’ personality!”
they see every day. It’s only then that these cats can start healing and prepare for their new homes. The Mayhew is such an incredible organisation and I am so proud to be part of the team. I treasure my Fridays there, caring for all the beautiful animals and working with such amazing, dedicated and kind staff, students and other volunteers. I feel that I have found my utopia at The Mayhew. At 5pm every Friday when I’m about to leave, the staff and students always thank me for my hard work. But I would www.themayhew.org
like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at The Mayhew from the bottom of my heart, as you have truly helped me heal and become myself once again. I love you all! Your Friday girl, Jenny xxx
Interested in volunteering? Visit www.themayhew.org/volunteering to find out more.
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Meet our new dogs
Dudley 2-year-old Dudley is extremely friendly, gives amazing cuddles and brings a smile to everyone he meets. People are always drawn to Dudley! His favourite snack is hot dogs and he loves jumping in muddy puddles and swimming. Both his parents were therapy dogs so his owner knew this was his calling. He will be going to Ogilvy Court Care Home to meet elderly people with dementia.
TheraPaws is a community initiative delivered by The Mayhew where we bring animals into the care setting to encourage social interaction and promote physical and emotional wellbeing for elderly service users. The project is almost entirely volunteer-run and we have a great team (canines and their humans) who specialise in visits to people with dementia and to palliative care centres. Read on to meet our four newest TheraPaws stars… ®
Charlie At the grand old age of 12, Charlie won Best Veteran and Best in Show at Hyde Bark in July and now she wants to go out there and make a real difference to people’s lives. Charlie loves to swim, lie in the sun and grow her collection of tennis balls. She also loves attention and being stroked – we know she’s going to be adored on her TheraPaws visits to hospitals and hospices around Islington! 12
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Dexter Dexter will soon be going on TheraPaws visits to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. While at home, 2-year-old Dexter likes to spend his time lying in wait under the kitchen table for scraps to fall from the children’s laps. He is happy to eat anything that comes his way – Dexter doesn’t discriminate when it comes to food! He also loves to be fussed over so he can’t wait to meet his new friends at the hospital.
Flora Little Flora is 18 months old and volunteers at St. John and Elizabeth’s Hospice every fortnight. She loves to munch on peas and her favourite activity is playing with her owner/big sister, Isabella. They always have fun together. Flora is very proud to be a TheraPaws dog and loves going on visits because she adores giving kisses and hugs to everyone she meets! www.themayhew.org
Want to get involved with TheraPaws? We’re looking for new volunteers with their own dog for North and West London areas. If you and your pooch are interested in volunteering for TheraPaws please visit www.themayhew.org/therapaws or contact Luke Berman on 020 8962 8004 or luke@mayhewanimalhome.org
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Find me a home Here are just some of the lovely cats and dogs patiently waiting at The Mayhew for their forever home. Please help us to find their new families.
Xandra: 6 years old (female) Likes: Sitting on laps and getting affection Essentials: I have a sensitive tummy but it is easily managed with a good diet and TLC
Cleo: 9 years old (female) Likes: Home comforts and a good chin rub Essentials: I take medication for my hyperthyroidism but otherwise I’m a super healthy kitty
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Kiddo: 5 years old (male) Breed: Greyhound Likes: Meeting new people and playing with my toys Essentials: I’m a calm, gentle and wellbehaved doggy and would be perfect for a first time owner
Luna: 10 months (female) Breed: Beagle Likes: Going to the park and food! Essentials: I am very outgoing but can be easily distracted so I’m looking for an owner who has plenty of time to help with my training
Ty: 6 months (male) Breed: Staffy & Collie cross Likes: Learning new things and playing football Essentials: I’m a very active pup and am looking for an owner who has lots of time to spend with me
Russell: 8 years (male) Breed: Boxer & Staffy cross Likes: Being tucked in under my blanket at night time Essentials: I’d like to be the only dog in the home please
Molly: 10 years old (female) Likes: Making people smile and getting my own way! Essentials: I’m looking for an adult-only home
Stevie: 1 year old (female) Likes: Nuzzling in for some fuss Essentials: I’ve already had one litter of kittens so I’d like a nice, quiet home where I can find my feet
To find out more about these animals and other Mayhew residents please visit: Cats: www.themayhew.org/cats Dogs: www.themayhew.org/dogs Or telephone: 020 8962 8000
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You can help us rescue more dogs and cats and find them loving homes by making a donation: www.themayhew.org/donate
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All Smiles at Hyde Bark July saw the return of Hyde Bark, The Mayhew’s doggythemed event of the year. It was a spectacular day out with crowds gathering to watch the Dog Show, the pooches testing their skills at the Agility arena and Temptation Alley, and browse the many animal-friendly stalls.
Above: Tony Robinson, who arrived with his rescue dog Winnie to judge the Sweetest Staffy category said: “It was an incredibly tough decision. They’re all gorgeous dogs”
Above: Margaret Mountford, who has two ex-Mayhew cats at home, joked: “I chose the Best Veteran because I have most empathy with this group!”
Our celebrity supporters also came in force, helping to judge the Dog Show categories. A massive thank you to all of them and all our volunteers who helped make the day a huge success! All proceeds go directly to helping the homeless cats and dogs at The Mayhew find their new forever homes. Above: Having fun on the agility course
Above: Handsomest male winner George with his owner, Rowan
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Above: Best Rescue winner Billy hitched a ride on his owner’s bike
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Ask the expert Kidney disease is common in cats, just as it is in humans. The Mayhew’s Chief Vet Ursula Goetz, MRCVS, GPCert (SAS) tells us more about the disease, how to identify it and how it can be managed to ensure your cat lives a happy, healthy life.
Q. What is kidney disease? A cat’s kidneys are an important organ in the body that maintain blood pressure and remove waste from the animal’s blood through the urine. As a cat gets older its kidneys naturally start to weaken and kidney disease (or renal failure as it is also known) can occur. This means the kidneys slowly stop functioning and could lead to a toxic build-up in the bloodstream. Q. Is it preventable? Making sure your cat always has access to fresh water means they are less likely to become dehydrated. It won’t guarantee they never have kidney problems, but will reduce the chances of it occurring.
Q. Causes of kidney failure The main causes of kidney problems are: • Poisons and toxins: pesticides, toxic plants such as lilies, cleaning products, antifreeze and some human medications (for example, ibuprofen) are all highly poisonous to your cat’s kidneys. • An accident or trauma, especially involving the abdomen, pelvis or bladder, can lead to kidney failure. • Rapid loss of blood or dehydration from overheating or illness can cause your cat to lose fluids in the body, leading to kidney failure. • Kidney infection or heart failure, resulting in reduced blood flow to the kidneys.
Q. What are the symptoms? If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat, they may have or be developing kidney disease so it is important that you Q. Does it only affect older cats? It is more common as cats get older, but take them to your vet as soon as possible: it can also occur from birth or could be • Frequent urinating (more than usual) • Urinating in abnormal places or an caused by trauma, infection or other aversion to using the litter tray diseases. It can occur very suddenly or • Cloudy/blood in the urine it could build up over a long period of time so it is important that you monitor • Pain/discomfort around the kidneys • Appetite and weight loss your cat’s health throughout their life • Vomiting or diarrhoea and take them for regular check-ups • Mouth ulcers and bad breath at the vet. 18
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Rosie • Lethargy or depression • Stumbling or acting ‘drunk’ Q. Is it treatable? If left untreated and the condition becomes chronic, then there is no cure. However, if it is identified early then it can be managed. Some cats may require surgery or IV fluids but for many it can be easily controlled with a special diet and medication. Your vet will advise you on the best course of treatment and a special diet which is low in protein and phosphate and high in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. www.themayhew.org
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Theo We often have cats at The Mayhew with kidney problems who would love to find their new forever family. We can help with the food costs for their special diets so if you could give one of these kitties (like the four beauties pictured above) a new home, please contact Matt Pearson, our Cat Adoption Officer on 020 8962 8000 or matthew@mayhewanimalhome.org
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Old friends are the best Older cats are often overlooked by adopters in favour of adorable, fluffy kittens. But as Mayhew volunteer Mike Ciniglio explains, adopting an older cat is just as rewarding and comes with plenty of added benefits. So if you’re thinking about adopting a cat, don’t forget to consider the oldies. You may just be their last chance at finding a real home.
Mike Ciniglio started volunteering nine years ago as a dog walker, however being both a dog and cat lover, he was keen to foster cats as well. Black and white kitties Freddie and Felix had ended up at The Mayhew after their owner emigrated and Mike was delighted to be selected as foster carer for the 10 year old brothers. After just a few months, they got on so well that Mike decided to adopt them permanently. He couldn’t imagine his home without them anymore and they had settled in from day one so it seemed like the logical solution! Four years ago Freddie went missing for 10 days, during which time Mike feared the worst and gave up hope of seeing him again, despite searching desperately. He put posters up in the area and was overjoyed when a neighbour called to say they had seen his poster and spotted Freddie… living it up in a garden just 15 houses away! “We were so happy to see each other and thankfully he never wandered off again,” exclaimed Mike. 20
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Sadly, Felix passed away a few years back but Freddie soldiered on without his brother and continued to bring joy to his owner, who appreciated him even more after the loss of his brother. Freddie grew into a very loyal and loving friend and in his final years he barely left Mike’s side, day or night. He loved nothing more than to lounge in the sun in the garden with Mike and he still enjoyed tucking into his food as much as ever. Earlier this year, at the grand old age of 19 and a half, Freddie passed away and Mike said a very fond farewell to his dear old friend. Despite his grief, Mike wouldn’t change a thing. “Adopting an older cat or dog is just as important and fulfilling as giving a kitten or a puppy a home. They give just as much loving,” says Mike. “Adopt old, stay young. That’s my motto and I’m sticking to it.”
Above: Freddie & Felix
5 reasons why older cats rule: 1 An adult cat won’t climb your curtains or chew your shoelaces 2 Cats are toilet trained and will treat their litter box for what it is (and not a playground – unlike kittens!) 3 Cats have mastered the art of self-grooming. Kittens, on the other hand, might need a little help from their owner/human slave 4 By adulthood, cats usually develop common sense and don’t get into as many scrapes as a kitten = fewer expensive trips to the vet 5 At the end of the day… cats are just big kittens!
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Could you give an older cat a loving home? Visit www.themayhew.org/cats now to view all our cats looking for a new family. Or if you’re not able to adopt, could you be a foster carer? Visit www.themayhew.org/fostering for more information.
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Helping pet owners in a time of crisis Our Animal Welfare Officers run many community projects which aim to help pet owners and their animals. Our Pet Refuge scheme offers ongoing support to pet owners who are facing a personal crisis and need to spend time away from home.
These emergency circumstances can arise for a number of reasons such as hospitalisation, old age, rehabilitation or detox. We offer support by caring for their animal until they are able to take them home again.
Left: Horse Above: Bruise
One person who we’ve been able to help through our Pet Refuge scheme is Paul and his beautiful best friends, Bruise and Horse. Paul first realised he needed help with his alcohol and cannabis addiction six years ago. When he made the positive decision to kick his addiction, he was keen to go into residential rehabilitation but didn’t feel that he could because of his dog Bruise, a Parson Russell Terrier. Unfortunately, he didn’t know anyone that could care for his pet full time and he loved Bruise so much that leaving him behind just wasn’t an option. Paul’s Key Worker did some research and luckily he came across The Mayhew. He contacted us about our Pet Refuge scheme and our Animal Welfare Officers met Paul to find out more 22
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about his situation. We could see immediately how much he cared for Bruise and how incredibly worried he was about what would happen to him, so we offered to care for Bruise while Paul went into rehab and got himself drug and alcohol free. Six years went by during which time he got another dog, a Staffy cross called Horse, who got on with Bruise like a house on fire. But then tragedy struck
when Paul’s mother sadly passed away. may sound dramatic but I truly believe it. Suffering from intense grief, Paul struggled My head was in such a bad place that I hate to think what could have happened to cope and slipped back into drinking. to Bruise and Horse if The Mayhew hadn’t offered me the support that they did.” He was in desperate need of help to overcome his grief and beat his addiction Paul, Bruise and Horse are now doing and our Animal Welfare Officers were keen to step in and offer assistance. We well and enjoying life: “I’m so happy we’re altogether again and I love agreed to take Bruise and Horse, giving Paul the time he needed in rehab to get spoiling the dogs rotten!” back on track and come to terms with his loss. “It was a very emotional time in To find out more about our Animal my life but it really helped having the Welfare Officers and the amazing reassurance that my dogs were fine and work they do within the community being cared for.” visit www.themayhew.org/local After just 2 months Paul made a full recovery and was delighted to return home and be reunited with his best friends. “I can’t tell you how valuable my dogs are to me and how much The Mayhew has helped me. Without their help who knows where I’d be today. I know that www.themayhew.org
If you would like to help our Pet Refuge scheme by fostering an animal for a pet owner in crisis, please contact us on 020 8962 8000 or info@mayhewanimalhome.org
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Your letters – adopted & loved Here’s an update from some ex-Mayhew residents...
Poppy & Clara Hi Mayhew team, I adopted Poppy in 2012 and Clara in 2013 and I wanted to send you an update because they’ve had a lot of change recently! After five years in London, my job brought me back to the US last October. We made the long journey on Lufthansa so that my girls could stay in the cabin with me and they were wonderful flyers. There have been lots of new experiences - my mother’s dachshund, my boyfriend’s cat, peanut butter, long car trips - but I think they are well and truly settled in my home state of Virginia. I hope everyone at The Mayhew is doing well. None of us will ever forget how much we owe you for rescuing these two angels. With lots of love from the United States! Karen, Poppy and Clara
Venus Hello! Quick update on Venus - she’s been with us for nearly a year now! When we first took her home she was shy, withdrawn and not very sociable, as well as being overweight and a bit lazy. We’ve got her on a healthy diet now so she is gradually losing weight and she has much more energy. She runs around the house and does not get tired like she did before, and her coat is now soft and not oily anymore. She now likes to be with us and comes over for some fuss in the morning and she loves to play most evenings. She has become a more affectionate and happy cat and I am so happy that Venus has found a place she can call home at last. Thank you Ema, Silvia and Venus
Brody Dear Mayhew, Brody is truly a wonderful little dog and a natural comedian! He still loves a good bark however he is much calmer than before and is very well behaved.
Hector (previously Brucey Boy) Hi Matt & team, Brucey Boy is doing brilliantly. From the moment he arrived he seemed perfectly at home and is content and very affectionate - purring all the time and happy to be stroked and made a fuss of (which is more or less constantly!) We’ve now started letting him outside and he’s coming and going freely, although he practically has to shapeshift to get through the cat-flap because he’s so big! He still seems to enjoy lazing around indoors as well which is just fine by us.
We have been attending obedience classes and he is now in the advanced class. He loves going swimming and also to the park where he is fine off lead unless there is a squirrel or fox - in which case he becomes temporarily deaf! My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year but despite her condition she adores Brody’s visits and his loving nature and lively presence is a great boost to her. I am so happy that Brody and I found each other. Best wishes to all at The Mayhew. Lyndon
To share your stories, please get in touch by writing to The Mayhew Animal Home, Trenmar Gardens, Kensal Green, London, NW10 6BJ or email support@mayhewanimalhome.org
My son and I feel that Brucey chose us as much as we chose him - we all absolutely adore him! Thank you so much for introducing us to our gorgeous cat! With best wishes Julia
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My rescue & me Our very own CEO, Caroline Yates, adopted her dog Milly from The Mayhew in 2005. After 10 very happy years together and an inspiring tale of companionship, Milly sadly passed away in September this year. We brought Milly to The Mayhew in December 2003 after finding her at a council dog pound in the north of England. At that time The Mayhew did ‘deathrow runs’ to other parts of the UK to take dogs from pounds that we knew we could rehome easily here in London. Milly, a German Shepherd and Lurcher cross, had just completed her seven days at the pound and no-one had claimed her, which meant she would have been put to sleep had we not taken her in. “She was just 7-8 months old at the time and we knew we could find her the home she deserved,” explains Caroline. At the time Caroline was fostering another dog but Milly was very quickly adopted not long after she arrived at The Mayhew. However, she returned to us two months later due to destructive behaviour and suffering from separation anxiety. Once back at The Mayhew, Caroline started to develop a soft spot for her and offered to foster her to give her a home environment while we waited for a new owner. Three months later and she was adopted again and everything seemed perfect – her owner worked from home and there was another dog in the household
so she had company all day long. But disaster struck when her owner’s circumstances changed and they could no longer care for Milly, so once again she found herself back at The Mayhew after just six months in her new home. It seemed that poor Milly just couldn’t catch a break so Caroline took her home on foster care again. After spending many happy months together, Caroline couldn’t bear the thought of her going through heartbreak again and she officially adopted her in May 2005. “Over the last 10 years she came to work with me every day and thought she was the boss, running around the place!” says Caroline fondly. Milly would regularly help out the kennels team by acting as a training dog for the other dogs and helping out with the behavioural assessments that we do for each new arrival. “She loved balls of any description and generally being out and about in nature, so going to the park with The Mayhew kennels team several times a week was an absolute highlight for her,” says Caroline - one very proud owner of a very special Mayhew dog. For Milly, dearly missed by all and forever in our hearts. Above: Milly and Caroline in The Mayhew garden earlier this year.
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