I’ve been involved in dog rescue for some time now and though a founder of UK Spaniel Rescue, my preferred breed is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. We’ve always had dogs in the home for as long as I can remember and, whilst growing up with both dogs and horses, it was always going to be more viable to keep dogs! I have been the proud owner of several rescues in the past and am now currently owner by a Staffie/Bulldog cross and a Puggle. I have 2 grown up children and a granddaughter, all are also dog mad, especially Elsie my granddaughter, whose first words on waking now are, “Where’s Mabel?” (their Staffie cross)
I have been involved in rescue work for more years than I care to remember, starting as a home visitor for many other rescues I went on to become a receptionist for my local RSPCA, a volunteer for the Animal Team, founder and trustee for Wags and Bones Staffie Rescue Support, a trustee and volunteer/foster co-ordinator for the Senior Staffy Club and as trustee, secretary and chair for another Spaniel rescue. I also support owners of banned breeds and those of dogs that have fallen foul of the law in one way or another and have attended many seminars on dog law for professionals, held by Trevor Cooper, as a representative of my non-profit organisation, Deed Not Breed, along with my colleagues, Mel and Caroline. I have also had the honour of being a panel member of two of Trevor’s webinars on Breed Specific Legislation.
In recent months I have undertaken a microchip implanter course and have set up my own company, Kizzie Chips (named after my soulmate and familiar, Kizzie, who I lost in 2022). I have recently completed and passed my OfQual iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid, I am undertaking an ISCP L3 Diploma in Supporting Rescue Dogs and an ISCP Canine Communication course. Every day is a learning day and I believe this to be very much so in the world of dog rescue.