Chrissie

Fundraising and Sponsorship

I’m Christine but everybody calls me Chrissie. I live in Shropshire with my husband Chris.

My very precious Golden Retriever Emma went to the Bridge in 2009 and I truly believe it was her that made me find IRR. About 3 weeks after she passed over I was still feeling very distraught so thought I might find some solace in looking at pictures of other GR’s and that was how I found IRR. I got in touch and got e-mailing Pauline who was an absolute pillar of strength for me. She kindly offered to put an obituary to Emma on the website and was always there if I needed a shoulder.

That was over 3 years ago now and whilst I still miss my Emma every day, working with the wonderful people in IRR has been my saviour.

I help out IRR where and when I can, but one of main roles is fundraising and sponsorship. I have had two foster dogs to date, Mr Prince and Jack. Both of these lovely dogs are now living happily in their forever homes. I would like to be able to foster more but personal circumstances often do not allow so I concentrate my energies on raising as much money as I can and helping out with whatever I am asked to.

In the past 3 years I have made some wonderful friends, met the most beautiful dogs and I hope I can continue to help to save GR’s in my own little way.