Dagnabbit, an 11 year old Shih Tzu dog adopted from the RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch lay on a couch.
Dagnabbit, an 11 year old Shih Tzu dog adopted from the RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch lay on a couch.

This week is Pet Appreciation Week!

In celebration, we have decided to shine the spotlight on some very special past residents who have since found their forever homes in more ‘professional’ settings.

A Working Pup

First up is Dagnabbit, the beloved dog-child of Branch Manager Susie. As you can imagine, Susie has a very busy schedule but Dag is always there to lighten the load. This includes giving the lovely staff at Ashleigh Vets in Chorlton a helping hand.

Dagnabbit sat with staff at Ashleigh Vet.
Dagnabbit ‘helping out’ on the reception desk at a local vets

Top Dog

As cute as Dag is, she is not afraid to put her paw down when she needs to! For those of us who have had the pleasure of spending a working day with Susie and Dag, there is no confusion about who the boss is really. It is definitely Dag’s world and we just live in it!

Dagnabbit, an 11 year old Shih Tzu dog adopted from the RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch standing on two legs and howling.
Here Dag can be seen giving her classic ‘A Woo’, which roughly translates to “Give me attention now Human!”.

Did you know up until 2014, our branch also cared for dogs?

It was during this time that Susie got the call about some very cute, very tiny Shih Tzu puppies. They needed a safe place to call their own until they were old enough for rehoming.

Shih Tzu puppy being held in someone's hand.

I don’t think Susie could have foreseen what was to come when she decided to care for them herself. Spoiler alert, that is how Susie met her future dog-child! The puppies were hand-reared by Susie, and once they were old enough they all found brilliant homes. Dagnabbit though decided to never leave and instead adopted Susie as her forever human. 11 years later and they are still inseparable! 

Dagnabbit as a puppy before being adopted.
From a tiny puppy.
Dagnabbit, an 11 year old Shih Tzu dog adopted from the RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch sat on a couch.
To a less tiny, just as crazy Diggle Daggle dog!

Since her adoption, Dag has truly become an integral part of the team. One of her jobs include stock delivery assistant – also know as distracting staff into providing cuddles. She often takes the lead at important work meetings, ensuring that the most pressing topics are covered.

Dagnabbit sat in a car looking outside with the RSPCA Chorlton Shop in the background.

Dag is also a much-needed companion at our events and she loves a day of being shop dog. As you can see, it’s a busy life being the dog-child of a Branch Manager! Don’t worry though, she knows how to get all the treats and belly rubs.

Let us know who you will be celebrating this Pet Appreciation Week!

Comment below about your beloved companion animal. Or maybe you are looking for an animal to add to your family? If you are, we have lots of animals looking for their forever homes. Click here to find your own fluff-child!

Dagnabbit sat on someone's knee at an RSPCA Manchester and Salford event.
Dag working hard at a past event.
Dagnabbit sat on the till at the Northern Quarter RSPCA shop.
‘Shop Dog’ duty’s being fulfilled at our NQ shop (Who remembers our old tills?!)

To read about Dag as a puppy, click here!

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