Janey Lowes

My first true love, Finn. He was by my side for a blissful eleven years.

Tom, the street dog I met on holiday who inspired me to start the clinic.

Joy, one of the dogs I met on holiday, was one of the first dogs I treated when I arrived in Sri Lanka.

Jeremy was picked up about twenty kilometres from the clinic. He was returned to where he was found but just kept coming back – now he often waits outside the clinic for some cuddles and fuss!

My little Ralphie, the first dog I adopted – he

caused a drama when he was stolen!

Chaminda became a vital part of the WECare team – he would prioritise our jobs in his tuk-tuk and never once complained about the smell!

Boris went on a little road trip to Colombo to be treated after I found him at the side of the road.

Meeting Malaka for the first time. He was absolutely vital to helping to get the clinic started.

Mali summed up what it was to be a street dog – he’s probably my favourite street dog of all time.

with the street dogs. But moments like this one right here were my answer. Missing family and friends, constantly scraping around for money – even doing without proper chocolate and Wotsit crisps – were all worth it, if every day I could give dogs like Timmy a second chance at life.

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FALLING IN LOVE

The first true love of my life was called Finn. As soon as I set eyes on him at sixteen years old I told my colleagues he was perfect for me, and soon he was by my side for eleven blissful years. Whether it was walking on the fell or snuggling in bed, I couldn’t think of anyone else I would rather be with. And those big brown eyes … they would melt anyone’s heart