Camilla Kinton

I have a lifelong love of dogs and Archie was my first schnauzer, after losing a standard poodle and a Welsh terrier in the same week.

After watching a shocking TV programme on puppy farming, the details of which stayed with me and really brought home how horrific the industry is, I adopted Isla, one of the fortunate few who get out of puppy farms. Sharing our life with her, I recognised first-hand how deeply harmful puppy farming is for dogs and wanted to get more involved in doing something more to raise awareness.

I got to know Janetta Harvey and adopted Mabel in Susie-Belle’s memory. Following years of neglect in a puppy farm, Mabel was in a dreadful state when rescued, both physical and emotional, including losing an eye and having poor sight in her remaining one.

The financial support that Schnauzerfest offers those rescuing and caring for dogs like Mabel and Isla is life-changing and I am honoured to be a Trustee.