Terrier Crossbreed - Tessa

by Izzy Whelan
(Rotherham, S Yorkshire, England)

This is my dog, Tessa, who is an eight year old mongrel we got from a rescue centre.

For two years, her previous owners tied her to the washing line and kept her there until one day some people asked if they could have the dog. They agreed and Tessa went to them.

However, the couple who took her in were kind but worked full-time and left her alone. They had no time to train her properly or exercise her. As she was a terrier of some sort, Tessa escaped and neighbours brought her back home from the streets.

One time a dog warden caught her and phoned her owners who said they didn't want her anymore. The kennels at the pound were full so she was taken to Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, where we found her.

How she put on a performance! Tessa put her back against the wall and cried her heart out, whining softly. We were taken in!

So, here she is today. Tessa is a really lively dog who's favourite habit it chasing her tail. She's a funny little dog but we love her!

We took this photo a few weeks ago. She's soooo photogenic and we love the way she sort of looks at the camera, but then again doesn't.