Tricia Morgan Carroll

My name is Tricia and I run Merridays Pet Care Services, based in Lower Bourne, Farnham, Surrey . To give you some background about me I have cared for animals all my life. I grew up with dogs, cats, rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits, horses, pigs, chickens and sheep. I love all animals; the good ones the bad ones, and the ugly ones. While on holiday in Menorca 23 years ago, I fell in love with a little feral cat. She was very hungry, weak and had lost an eye. I just couldn't leave her, so, with a lot of negotiation and red tape with authorities in the UK I brought her back to England . After 6 months in quarantine she enjoyed the rest of her life in the UK . I lived in the south of Spain for 5 years and sadly spent most of my time rescuing stray dogs and cats - trying to find them caring homes. This was a heart breaking challenge that I would not want to repeat. I returned to England with my soul mate Benjamin Brown - a stray from Marbella and my little wild cat whom I tamed, called Suki. After 6 months in quarantine, they settled well into their new English home. In May 2000 I was heart broken when Benjamin died aged about 17; Suki lived a happy 18 years. I currently own two wonderful Whippets, Coco and Gracie, and William, a Whippet Greyhound cross. In 2006 we had a litter of Whippet puppies; a wonderful fun experience, there are some photos in the gallery. I understand how important our pets are – they're members of our family, it is very hard to entrust their care to someone else. I have studied canine communication and have a certificate of Advanced Canine Communication from Amichien Dog Listeners Ltd. www.janfennellthedoglistener.com; this has enabled me to understand the canine and the challenges dogs and their owners face in our busy and complicated world today. Prior to running Merridays I worked as a Consultant within the commercial recruitment sector for 33 years. I live with my husband Philip and 16 year old son. I am a practicing Christian; my interests other than animals are people of all nationalities, Catholic theology, other religions, family history, sociology, flower arranging, art and holidaying on Menorca .

Tricia Morgan Carroll