She brings a smile to everyone she meets, she loves to play ball, take a swim and enjoys taking her humans socks!
Meet your Carlow celebrity – the Carlow Nose.
Meet The 2021 Carlow Nose Of Tralee
Name: Heidi
County: Carlow
Age: 9
Breed: German Shepard
Special Skill: Being, beautiful, lovable and kind hearted.
Favourite Food: Tuna
Favourite Toy: Ted or any ball
Favourite Place to Sleep: Anywhere near my human
Favourite Activity: Swimming / playing on the beach
Favourite Place To Go For A Walk/Hangout: Beaches, rivers or lakes. I just love the water. I didn’t learn to swim until I was 4 and came to my forever home but I love it more than anything
Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done? I’m not all that mischievous but I do love to take my humans socks and shoes when she’s taking too long to get ready for walks
How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? I was rescued and came to my forever home at the age of 4 just over 5 years ago.
What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet Ever! I’m kind hearted and gentle my human says I have a very special soul and I just love to say hello or share a smile with everyone I meet.
Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee? My human thought my smile on social media would help to bring a smile to others.
How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes? I shared photos and requests for votes on my Humans on social media accounts, sent my photo to local papers and spread some of my best, happy photos on line.
What Did You Enjoy Most About The Nose Of Tralee? The fun and supportive nature of the competition. All of the dogs and cats were in it for the fun of it and the love of their humans.
What Advice Would You Give To The Next Nose Of Your County? Enjoy it while it lasts and don’t worry about annoying people for votes, no one minds.
How Are You Handling Your New-Found Fame? Very well I’ve been recognised twice by strangers while out for walks and was more than happy with the pets and greetings from them, the more friends the better for me.
If You Could Be Any Super Hero Who Would You Be? I’m happy with my special power of making people smile.