Eurovision Commentator Mel Giedroyc meets Merseyside dogs looking for their new homes.
Two homeless hounds from Dogs Trust certainly scored ‘douze points’ when Eurovision commentator Mel Giedroyc took time out of her hectic schedule to enjoy some doggie snuggles.
As anticipation mounts for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, five-year-old Lurcher Betty and Husky Crossbreed, Murphy, who is eight, from Dogs Trust Merseyside rehoming centre kept their cool when they headed on down to experience the buzz of the city and greet Mel, and visitors from all over the world, the only way they know how – with waggy tails.
Dog lover Mel, whose dog Juno attended puppy classes run by Dogs Trust, said: “Betty and Murphy are absolutely beautiful and have proven that when it comes to dogs and love, there are definitely no language barriers! It’s a good job they won’t be here on Saturday night as they might steal the show!
“What Dogs Trust does for dogs that need new homes is fantastic and – as the UK hosts Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine – the fact that last year the charity also helped care for dogs from Ukraine whose families have taken refuge in the UK, makes meeting this gorgeous pair today in Liverpool really special.
“I’m as mad about dogs as I am about the Eurovision Song Contest, so meeting these two will definitely be up there with many memorable moments that I’ll savour from what is going to be an incredible experience.”
Dogs Trust is receiving a record number of calls from dog owners facing the heartbreaking decision of handing over their four-legged friend. The charity helps around 14,000 dogs every year but needs to help more and so is appealing for volunteer foster carers to give dogs temporary homes until they find their forever families. To find out more about becoming a volunteer foster carer, please go to www.dogstrust.org.uk/foster
