It was great to meet and talk to so many of you at Cruft’s. Gin has been to Cruft’s many times before, doing Canine Freestlye and Flyball but for Ice who is still only seven months it was a whole new experience.

She coped really well and loved to have cuddles from the children. Ice also decided that she was far too important to sit on the floor during my book signing sessions and took to sitting on the chair provided for me!
On Saturday I had a surprise award presented to me by Peter Purves. The Award is called “Dog’s best friend, Killick’s Column Award 2008” awarded by Robert Killick, columnist for Our Dog’s publication. I am really honoured to receive this award and the hand painted plate with Gin’s head on is adorable. Gin is certainly my best friend and I do think that she counts me as her best friend too, at least of the human variety!

During Cruft’s I also became Vice Patron of two charities, The Bella Moss Foundation and Dog Theft Action. Both these charities are deserving causes and I am really pleased to have become associated with them (click the links below for further info).

The Bella Moss Foundation-Helping Pets suffering from MRSA and other serious infections.

Dog Theft Action-Promoting the protection security and welfare of dogs from the threat of dog theft.

I also met a group of very dedicated young people who have formed an animal action club within their school called S.O.F.A. “Speak out for animals”. They are currently running a micro chipping campaign for dogs. These youngsters are an inspiration and should be applauded for standing up for what they believe in and doing something about it. Gin and Ice loved meeting them all.

http://www.speaking-out-for-animals.co.uk/

Look out for Gin in the April/May issue of the R.S.P.C.A Animal Action Magazine-there is a double page spread with interview and photos. Well actually the interview was with me but both Gin and Ice think that their opinions are more important than mine so let’s humour them.