GENTLEMAN JAY’S DOGGY STORY HAS ‘FURRY TAIL’ ENDING
24 August 2010
Staff at Dogs Trust Salisbury are celebrating following the adoption of white German Shepherd Dog Jay by kind-hearted Bournemouth resident Bob Stone. Jay was handed over to the charity by his previous owners because they thought he was too gentle to be a guard dog.
Bob, who for twenty seven years was secretary of the Bournemouth German Shepherd Club explains:
“Jay is settling in very well. He greets everyone like a lost friend and loves kids and other dogs alike. He’s incredibly obedient, follows commands and comes back to me on walks when I call him.
He’s made himself very at home and refuses to sleep in the bed I bought for him. Instead he prefers to lie on the mat at the bottom of mine, but I don’t mind; it’s lovely to have him around.”
When Jay was first brought in, staff were shocked that he had been rejected for being too good natured. However they relished the chance of finding him a home where he would be properly cared for and loved.
Alison Rodgers, Manager of Dogs Trust Salisbury explains:
“The team and I couldn’t be happier that Jay has found a loving home. It really is very sad that people get dogs solely for security purposes rather than as a pet, because as social animals they really need companionship. To be honest, we’re glad Jay was too gentlemanly for his job as it means we got the opportunity to find him a loving family.”
Anyone interested in rehoming a resident of Dogs Trust Salisbury should call the centre on 01980 629634
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 dogs each year through its network of 17 rehoming centres.
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Notes to Editors:
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Various Dogs Trust Salisbury Staff are available for interview.
For more information please contact:
Leslie Gold Supporter Relations Officer
01980 629853 leslie.gold@dogstrust.org.uk
Katy Heaphy Dogs Trust Press Officer
020 7833 7692 kathryn.heaphy@dogstrust.org.uk
Dogs Trust is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.