“Hey everyone, Harry here, I remember being collected a year ago by my now mum and dad and taken to my new home. I was very nervous and a bit confused about what was happening but was super excited to see my new home and had great fun racing around, scouring surfaces for food and jumping on furniture. I don’t think mum and dad thought it was much fun though as I was a bit hyperactive, but I’m much better behaved now and wait to be asked up for a cuddle on the sofa these days, which is a nightly treat and my favourite thing to do at the end of the day.

I used to be very frightened of everyone and would bark a lot and was very scared of other dogs. But mum and dad were very patient with me and I’ve come to realise that humans are my friends and I can’t wait to greet every visitor, zooming off to get a present for them, usually my favourite toy! I was also very timid around other dogs and still am a bit, but I’ve got some great doggy friends now and I’ve learnt to play. I also go on a 3hr playdate once a week, where I get to meet and play with lots of other dogs and its really helped my confidence.

I’m also seeing Anna, the trainer, to help me to learn not to pull on the lead as I’m very strong. It’s a slow process and I’m not there yet, but I love the tasty meat treats I get whilst training!!

I’m living my best life with mum and dad who love me very much and I now have lots of doggy and human friends and go on lots of walks, which usually involve chasing balls and a swim as I love the water!”.

Mum and Dad want me to pass on their thanks to NWESSR for giving them the opportunity to have the lovely me join them, they say I make them laugh every day.