Dizzi Dawni

Location:

Northampton UK

Occupation:

Ambulance Liaison Assistant

Name:

Dawn

Your dogs name/s:

Simba & Sophie

Breeds owned:

mixed breed / shih tzu

Has owned dogs for:

9 to 20 years

Dogs Owned:

2

Number of dogs owned over the years.:

3

I have trained dogs to:

A Basic Level (up to 4 commands)

Have you ever shown any of your dogs?:

No I do not show

Have you ever bred your dog?:

no

Other Animals I own:

• No

Marital Status:

Married

Children / Grandchildren:

• 2 Sons
• 1 Daughter

Drives:

Peugeot 206cc

My Story:

Hi, I'm Dawn. I'm very happily married to my second husband Gwyn, & I have 3 grown up children, Andrew, Daniel & Victoria. They all live at home still, with our 2 girlies Simba & Sophie.
Simba is a 15 year old crossbreed rescue dog, my best friend & companion through good & bad times, & the reason I joined this site. She has some serious health problems (severe dementia is the latest) & I was looking for some advice & reassurance, which I have to say I received in abundance from the great members on here.
Sophie was given to us by my lovely Auntie Jose, just before she passed away last year. Sophie is a 12 yr old pedigree shih tzu who my auntie re-homed at the age of 4 when she had out lived her use as a breeder. She is partially sighted due to ulcers & keratitis, has arthritis in her shoulders & elbows, & recently ruptured a cruciate ligament for which she has undergone treatment using a tens machine & physio. She's an absolute joy to be around, always happy to see us, but not too keen on rain or walks, even though we only go 200 yards due to her ailments!
I work for the ambulance service as a liaison assistant. I halved my hours a couple of years ago in order to spend more time with my father who was diagnosed with cancer. Gwyn & I take him & my step mum out every week, usually ending up with a big meal & a bigger glass of wine!