Meghan Markle’s rescue dogs were a huge ‘support’ during Covid and its ‘personal trials and tribulations’ in 2020, revealed its sponsorship CEO Mayhew.
Caroline Yates offered a glimpse of her relationship with the Duchess of Sussex, 39, and stated that the Duchess of Sussex, 39, often refers to how “important” her rescued dogs – a beagle named Guy and a black lab named Pula – were. .
“Whenever we talk to the Duchess about charity, she always mentions how important her dogs are and how supportive they are,” she said, speaking to Hello! ‘Particularly during everything that happened this year, with COVID, and with the personal trials and tribulations that she went through this year.’
“It was great to share our experiences with her about how important animals are when things are difficult and how they can be a comfort.”
The Mayhew CEO Caroline Yates provided insight into her relationship with Meghan Markle. In the photo, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, giving a special talk at Time100 on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Duchess of Sussex and Gloria Steinem discuss representation, why each vote is important and how all women ‘are connected, not classified’, portrayed, with rescue dogs Guy and Pula
The London-based animal charity, of which the king is a patron, also had the honor of sharing the festive card in December 2020 on its social media channels.
He performed an artistic representation of the couple with their son Archie and their pet dogs while playing in the garden of their £ 11 million ($ 15 million) home in Montecito, and said: ‘I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . ‘
Speaking of ‘honor’, Caroline said: ‘We had no idea what it would be like before taking the picture and, when we saw it, we thought:’ Wow! ‘It’s very family oriented, it was really adorable. ‘
Caroline also said that although Meghan moved to America with Prince Harry and his son Archie, very little has changed – adding that royalty still receives regular updates from Mayhew.
The Duchess of Sussex meets a Jack Russell named Minnie during a visit to Mayhew, an animal welfare charity, in her northwest London offices on 16 January 2019
This year’s Christmas card with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie (photo)
She added that royalty is particularly interested in an animal-assisted intervention program called TheraPaws, which aims to promote physical, social and emotional well-being.
This is after the animal charity revealed in May last year that the Duchess of Sussex was secretly working on her sponsorship while struggling ‘desperately’ with funding amid the coronavirus crisis.
Meghan Markle has been “in touch” with her sponsorship, Mayhew, during the crisis, according to the charity’s media officer.
Sarah Hastelow told Newsweek that she could not give details about the contact, but explained: ‘She has been a great defender of animals and animal welfare. It was always her passion.
The charity’s website details that it “desperately needs extra funds” to buy supplies and continue its work with animals.
Sarah added that royalty had ‘kept in touch’ during the period, but added that she ‘couldn’t say much more than that’.
Meanwhile, a source from the Sussexes team explained: ‘The Duchess is in contact and working with Mayhew right now.’
He went on to add that the organization was “more than a classic animal charity” and that it was “supporting so many others in the community” during the pandemic.
Meghan, an advocate of adopting rescue dogs, chose the Mayhew charity for animal welfare as one of its first sponsors.
She visited the shelter in January 2019 and was introduced to Maggie, a one-year-old Jack Russell who was up for adoption on the charity’s website.
The Duchess took Maggie when she saw her tremble and held her to her chest as she talked to Mayhew’s team, who told her about the charity projects in India and Afghanistan.
And in January, the royals paid a surprise visit to the charity on one of their last official outings in the UK, before returning to Canada to be with Archie.
Mayhew was founded in 1886 and today sees herself as an animal welfare social worker, keeping dogs and cats, whether they are family pets or companions for the homeless, safe and right alongside their owners and supporting communities.
It has a pet refuge service, provides veterinarian services to vulnerable owners and has a team of animal welfare officers who work with local residents helping local communities.
Minnie the Jack Russell – the dog that stole Meghan’s heart
Mayhew Animal Home, in northwest London, welcomed 13-month-old Minnie, who was an unwanted pet this month.
Jack Russell’s female cross is described as a ‘shy and sensitive girl’ who ‘can be shy with strangers and be startled by loud noises’.
Despite being anxious, she is said to be much loved at home due to her energetic and affectionate nature.
Speaking to Femail, Mayhew revealed that Meghan was immediately attracted to her when she entered the room.
‘When the Duchess entered the room, she was immediately taken by how sweet and small she is and was attracted to her,’ they said.
“We just put her on the site today, but since her appearance with Meghan, we’ve received countless calls about her, so we don’t expect her to be around much longer,” they added.
“It is a double-edged sword, as it is so popular with employees, but we are also looking forward to helping you find a happy home.”
Minnie is looking for a quiet home where she will be the only pet and will need a lot of attention, in addition to a daily lead-free hour walk.
The website states: ‘Minnie can live with sensible teenagers who are used to being around dogs, but she will need to be the only pet at home.
‘Minnie has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and is up to date with the treatment against fleas and worms. She also underwent health checks and behavioral assessments. ‘
Mayhew Animal Home in northwest London welcomed 13-month-old Minnie, who was an unwanted pet, this month – seen with Meghan on Wednesday, and she is described as a ‘shy and sensitive girl’ who ‘can be shy around strangers and gets scared by loud noises’
“We just put her on the site today, but since her appearance with Meghan, we’ve received countless calls about her, so we don’t expect her to be around much longer,” they added about Minnie’s crossing, Jack Russell.