We have been asked to help to advertise a lovely trailhound called Mel. Although she was not originally homed via LTW, there is a lot of history for her. Please contact Helen with any questions you may have. Mel is currently in foster in North Wales. Email to enquire: overwaterace@hotmail.com

Hi, my name’s Mel and I’m looking for love….well specifically someone or a family who I can love. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m 8 years old but PLEASE don’t be put off by that – I’m far from your average 8 year old!

I am a world class canicrosser, having dragged a number of Hoomans around a variety of courses at high speed. I do love running and have an excellent work ethic. Recently I helped my foster mum win a 3k race, she kept up well!. I’m also happy to do a bit of Bikejoring as well, basically either sport I see as a job and will work well for you.

That being said, I also love walking as short or as long as you like but it does need to interesting – rabbits usually sort that out for me. I can be off lead some of the time, will ignore other people, dogs and livestock, but please make sure you have very good sossiges for me to come back to or I might pretend I’m a little deaf!

I am currently living with 5 other dogs and a fair few cats – I’m not bothered by any of them to be honest… but they’re quite nice.

Recently I’ve learned about very comfortable beds and blankets….if possible, I’d like this with my new family as it’s a pleasure I don’t really want to have to give up – please.

I do need someone around for me for a chunk of the time, otherwise I worry a lot. I’m being taught about a box called a Crate that I sleep in while the parents are out and doing quite well, but I need to carry on with this learning. I also need my new person/people to remind me to toilet… sometimes I get so carried away with all the smells in the garden that I totally forget and then I get into trouble with myself. As long as I’m reminded, I’m fine.

So if you are looking for an active but mature companion I could well be your Gal so please get in touch and I’ll happily chat with you.