I've written lots of stories about Zante Strays, a charity on the Greek island of Zante who help hundreds of abandoned and ill treated dogs. Many, like Smee and Olaf, find their forever home in the UK and this weekend I did a story for the Sunday Mirror newspaper about Connor who has started a new … [Read more...]
How seeing a homeless dog inspired Jade to set up StreetVet
When vet Jade Statt saw a homeless dog with a painful skin condition while on a night out with friends, she wanted to help. But away from her surgery and the medication the dog needed, she felt helpless. She decided at that moment she wanted to do care for homeless dogs, improving their health … [Read more...]
Canine Arthritis – tips for owners from Hannah Capon
Did you know canine arthritis affects 80 per cent of dogs over the age of eight and is the major cause of elective euthanasia for pets in the UK. I have a senior dog who suffers from the condition and spoke to vet Hannah Capon who is the founder of the Canine Arthritis Management … [Read more...]
Saving an injured hedgehog changed Ailie’s life forever
ANIMAL lover Ailie Hill has saved more than 500 cute pricklies after finding a hedgehog stuck in a cattle grid and nursing it back to health. The 43-year-old was so captivated by the spiky creature it inspired her to study hedgehog first aid, care and rehabilitation before setting up her own … [Read more...]
Why a good story is key for your fundraising campaign
We hear a lot about story telling these days. As a journalist, it’s something I’ve always done, but now marketers, social media experts and bloggers are out there too, sharing people’s stories. This is great. Back in the 90s when I started out in journalism, if you wanted to reach people, you had t … [Read more...]
Cat lover Corinne is helping to save tigers through Tigers 4 Ever
WHEN cat lover Corinne Taylor-Smith saw a young tiger in the wild and knew his life was in grave danger it changed her life forever. The 52-year-old was on a trip to Bandhavgarh in India in 2007 and was so mesmerised by a cub called Bamera she decided to set up her own charity to preserve wild … [Read more...]
My daughter is bullied for being my carer – Closer Magazine
YOUNG carers are being bullied at school for looking after their sick and disabled relatives. Research by the Carers Trust has found that two thirds of young people are singled out and nearly 40% suffer mental health problems as a result. Cassie McCafferty is just 14 and cares for her mum Zoe who … [Read more...]
Escape of Eric – Dog found in refugee camp starts new life in Britain
Dog rescue worker Liz Haslam spent £2,000 and travelled 5,000 miles to rescue an injured dog from a refugee camp. The dog, named Eric, was found confused and disorientated running around the camp in Turkey and Liz was compelled to help after learning of his plight on Facebook. She runs Beds … [Read more...]
Meet Roo, the chihuahua with no front legs who thinks he’s a kangaroo!
Rescue worker Paula Knowles from Pendle Dogs in Need has taken in a mini chihuahua who was born without his front legs. She told me her story in the hope that someone may come forward to help him walk. His story appears here in the Daily Star Sunday. … [Read more...]
A Charity Trek Changed My Life – Fit and Well Magazine
I interviewed Sumita Shah for this piece in Fit and Well magazine while working with Prestige Boot Camp. Sumita trekked up Kilimanjaro just after losing her mum and the experience changed her life. She came back determined to get fit and lose weight and signed up for Prestige Boot Camp. The … [Read more...]