Romi -2019 Carlow Nose Of Tralee

Romi loves fishfingers, enjoys a good brush and likes to break into the fridge for the latest treats!

Lets Meet Romi…..

Romi -2019 Carlow Nose Of Tralee

County: Carlow

Age: 4

Breed: Irish Terrier/Beagle Cross

Special Skill: Making everyone fall for my charming personality

Favourite Food: Fish fingers.

Favourite Toy: Kong wellie

Favourite Place to Sleep: Sofa

Favourite Activity: Getting my hair brushed.

Favourite Place To Go For A Walk: Forest to stream with my buddies Annie, PJ & Lelo.

Had my first trip to the beach this year – just pawsome.

Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done. Stole meat from the fridge when Mary turned her back for a few seconds.

How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? I was in Waterford pound & despite my amazing good looks and personality; nobody was interested (due to my medical condition)

Mary is a volunteer with A Dog’s Life and ADL took me out and into foster care. My 1^st foster mum needed someone to mind me over the xmas period in 2017 – Mary had just experienced a big loss as her beloved collie Jesse passed away aged 14 in Oct 2017 & his pal Prince age 14 also passed away 2 weeks later, he missed Jesse so much he just gave up. I think fate intervened as her other doggie Annie was lonely – Mary, Peg & Annie were sad and needed a burst of happiness so I appeared at the right time and never left. My gran Peg who is 83 and she & I just adore each other we have a very special bond, there was no way I was going anywhere so they adopted me. Everyone says I am the most special girl in the world, and even though I may not be in this world for long, I will make my mark on everyone I meet.

What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet EVER!

I love everyone, I love my sister Annie who’s a little staffie, also a rescue girl – my mum Mary and gran Peggy are my best buds, I visit Peg everyone morn to make sure she had a good night sleep, we have rubs and then I let her sleep for a little while longer. We are best buds who look after each other as we both have a little arthritis. She brings me for little walks as we both walk quite slowly and she chats to me and I listen to every word. Life is so much fun, I live in the countryside where I see my friends the donkeys every day. Peg has hens and ducks whom I chat to on my walk with Peg. I may walk a little funny but life is for living I say – enjoy it while you can.

Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee?

I wanted to fly the flag for rescue doggies and show the world that I may look a little funny but I am as cute as everyone tells me, the support & love I received throughout the Nose of Tralee was pawsome. I also had to follow in my sister Annie’s pawprints as she was the Carlow Nose in a few years ago. Such a fun and fabulous competition and I got meet so many other amazing pets and their owners

How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes?

Sent out a little bio to all my friends, contacted my groomer Noeleen from Gizmo Grooming who did a lovely little piece and shared it to all her clients/friends. Did a piece for Instagram, A Dog’s Life page and A Dog’s Life fostering page. Shared out lovely pics and stories about Romi to all who love her.