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Sooty - Dublin Hi every-pawdy – I'm Sooty (a total diva.) I was found as a tiny kitten alone under a hedge. I was in a pretty bad state and the vet was worried that I was too sick to save. However, my sassy, never give up cat-itude shined through and I made it. I am so lucky that overnight I went from living in the hood to living in a beautiful apartment in Dublin rent free with my human who adores me. I wake her up every morning at 4am to remind her how lucky she is to have me in her life. She doesn't seem to mind and tells me how wonderful I am- as I if I didn't know that already. I want to be the Nose of Tralee because I want to reassure all the lonely pets in shelters that love is out there. Please don't give up. I went from living rough to being the most loved and spoilt floof in the world – your human is out there – just close your eyes make a wish.
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Harley - Fermanagh Harley is a rescue and has overcome so much with his disability but never let’s it get him down. I feel Harley would make a good Nose of Tralee and show everyone that just because you have a disability you can still live a full and fulfilling life.
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Dougie - Galway Dougie had a difficult start in life. He was born as a little wild boy in a field in connemara. When he was only about 6 months old, he had an accident with a tractor, and this resulted in the loss of his tail and one of his legs. Thankfully the heroes at the vets and at Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue decided to save his life and nurse him back to health. After six months of recuperation at the rescue, finally his Mummy and Daddy found him, and adopted him. He has brought more joy to our lives than we ever thought possible! His Mummy, Crystal, had a stroke two months ago, at the young age of 38, which was very difficult to go through. But Dougie has been a very dedicated nurse and instrumental in her recovery. He video-called her (with the help of his Daddy, Adam) every day while she was in hospital and missing him, and he is always by her side now – supervising her at all times! He makes sure his Mummy gets plenty of rest, and cuddles! He is her number one reason to make sure she gets better. He loves to be brought out for a walk in the forest or beside the sea in his special cat pram, and really enjoys taking in all the interesting smells. Dougie is a little hero, he really does deserve to be the 2024 Nose of Tralee! After all that he has been through, he is the most sweet natured, caring, loving little scamp that you can imagine. He is the light of his Mummy’s and Daddy’s life, and quite possibly the most loved little three-leggy none-tail boy in the whole world.
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Chief - Kerry This is Chief. Our Chief of Security. He’s a six year old German Shepherd. We got Chief from a pound in Monaghan last February and since then he has become a big part of the family. As soon as I met Chief in that pound I fell in love with him straight away. I Knew there was something special about him. It didn’t take Chief long to settle into his new home. Although Chief looks intimidating, he’s actually very friendly and loves new people. Everyone in town always complements him and give him rubs when they see him walking around the town. Apart from walking, Chief favourite thing is going for drives in the car. He jumps straight into the back without any hesitation. I entered Chief into the 2024 Nose of Tralee because I want to show just how special this dog is. He has been an amazing companion the last few months and an even better best friend.