Meet your Louth celebrity – the 2024 Louth Nose of Tralee, Zeke.
Name: Zeke
County: Louth
Age: 9
Breed: GSD
Special Skill: making my mom smile
Favourite Food: cat food
Favourite Toy: my cat sister Pip
Favourite Place to Sleep: next to wherever mom is
Favourite Activity: swimming
Favourite Place To Go For A Walk/Hangout: the beach because I love playing in the sea :
Most Mischievous Thing You Have Ever Done? I love cat food and so if mom isn’t watching I steal tins. But a few times I’ve found the kibble bag left open and I’ve learned I can eat 10 kg in one go
How Did You Come Into Your Owners Life? My mom went to the rescue to get another dog she had picked out. She didn’t want a puppy, or a boy, and she only wanted a lab. But when she walked by me, I was crying (mom says incessantly screaming but I beg to differ) because all my siblings had been adopted and her heart said to pick me instead. So she left with a male German Shepherd puppy, and it was the best decision she ever made
What Makes You The Most Pawtastic Pet Ever! My mom tells me that I fill her whole body with so much joy and love that sometimes she feels like she’s going to explode. I’m not sure exploding is a good thing though, cause when I eat loads of cat kibble my tummy wants to explode and it’s not pleasant.
Why Did You Decide To Enter The Nose Of Tralee? I wanted to help raise funds for Drogheda Animal Rescue because I’m a canine foster for cats there. I help them become acclimatized to dogs, and I was sad we didn’t win to help them. But my new friend Niko won, and he’s a good guy, so he donated some money in my name. We love Niko.
How Did You Prepare For The Contest And Get Votes? My mom wrote my bio and entered me, and then I just ate loads of treats while people gave me pets and told me I was a good boy. I didn’t understand anything about votes, but I did gain 2 kg
What Did You Enjoy Most About The Nose Of Tralee? Treats. Obviously.
What Advice Would You Give To The Next Nose Of Your County? If you smile for the camera a lot, people give you love and food. Best contest ever
How Are You Handling Your New-Found Fame? Not well. Mom put me on a diet and honestly, this sucks
If You Could Be Any Super Hero Who Would You Be? Catwoman— she gets cat food for dinner right?
Where Can Your Fans Follow You Online? DAR posts about me a lot, so you can follow their rescue page. I have my own Facebook page too, but I’m not very good at updating it
Kate McQuillan is the co-founder of Pet Sitters Ireland, an award-winning pet sitting and dog walking company established in 2010 with her husband, Michael. Together, they support thousands of pet owners across Ireland with trusted, in-home pet care. With over 14 years of experience, Kate shares practical advice to help pet owners feel confident and prepared when it comes to their pet’s care.
