My name is Anne. I was born blind, got my sight back, lost it again. I set up Pathfinder Dogs to help others and to help make a better life for assistance dogs. I feel truly blessed to be able to have all three perspectives on eyesight. I have included a photo of my wee girlie, Kayra with her banana (couldn’t give her a real one or she would have eaten it). Kayra is my current working dog, bless her furry paws.
What is your favourite joke?
People, they are just so funny to watch.
What makes you smile?
Dogs – always
What is your favourite good news story?
Anything that stops cruelty
What inspires you?
My dogs
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Cruelty to animals and human greed
If you could have one superpower what would you choose and why?
Mind control of other people, to stop them being so nasty to animals and others
What is your favourite food?
Currently Mac & Cheese
What is your favourite drink?
Good coffee
If you are going on holiday what luxury item would you take from home?
I don’t go on holiday, I work with my charity 24/7 and I would never leave my dogs.
If you could make one law, what would it be and why?
Either bring back capital punishment or National Service, to help people have a bit more respect which I see getting less and less as time goes on.
Give us a random piece of information about you that people wouldn’t know?
When I rescued a pregnant sow, I put my baby brother (he was about 3 months old) in the basket at the bottom of the pram and put the pig in the pram itself.
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
Be consistent and forcefree in your training. I seem to say this a lot of late.
What cause, project or event would you like to promote?
My charity www.pathfinderdogs.org. Being totally blind myself I feel I’m truly blessed to be able to help other people.
Who is your favourite music artist?
Depends on my mood, currently Led Zepplin
Who is the person that you feel has shaped your life most?
My dad
PJ’s or Not?
Hot or cold? Hot
Cat or dog? Dog but love all animals
Blue or pink? Purple, but blue if I have to
Tea or coffee? Coffee but at least a cup of tea a day
Glass half-empty or glass half-full? Full
Pyjamas or not? Not
Night out or night in? Night In
Pizza or pasta? Pizza
Biscuits or cake? Both
Wine or beer? Beer
Football or rugby? Neither
Cinema or theatre? Theatre
Gym or TV? TV
Naughty or nice? Naughty
Silver or gold? Either
Tent or hotel? Hotel, too old for a tent!!
Bath or shower? Bath
Starter or pudding? Pudding
Sheets or duvet? Sheets
Love Island or Game of Thrones? Pass
Finally, apple or banana? Apple (sorry)
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