Articles by Daisy Morel

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15 year milestone for ‘Wonder dog’ after surviving cancer four times

CATS are renowned for having nine lives, but Jessie the Jack Russell has shown that some dogs can more than rival their feline friends. Jessie is now approaching her 15th birthday, having beaten cancer four times and being born deaf. She has constantly surpassed even the most optimistic vet’s expectations and survived her fourth bout of cancer treatment last year. Paul Holt, Jessie’s owner, said: “She has been swimming and running around as she always would. “Last year I took her to do jumping with Dog-Agility, but she’s getting too old for that now.” “She has done so well, considering we were told she would make it until ten or 12 years old. She turns 15 this November, nearly a year after she became cancer free for the last time last December. She has done so well to get to where she is now. “She was lucky to even have the operation due to her age. But, she just walks around with hats and sunglasses on. That’s her personality.” Mr Holt and Jessie’s other owner Lola Butel have constantly praised New Era Vets for the help and care they have provided Jessie, commending Dr Ben Benander, who performed her most recent operation and sent her owners a picture of her sitting up within a few minutes of the operation. Jessie’s exploits have been captured on her own Facebook page, which boasts more than 1,200 followers.

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Tiny Seeds Trade-up challenge expands with £2,500 artwork trade

A LOCAL fertility charity is aiming to show how such a small idea can make a huge difference through a unique initiative. The Tiny Seed Trade-up was launched this August and has since been swapping and trading it’s way upwards from just a packet of ‘tiny seeds’, to an item of more value. All funds made go towards raising awareness for those with fertility struggles. The most recent trade saw a £550 voucher for the Savoy Hotel swapped for a piece of commissioned artwork valued at £2,500. The next trader will receive the opportunity to have UK artist Tony Parsons create a bespoke, one-of-a-kind oil painting of their chosen island scene for them. The value of this trade alone would be enough to cover six of Tiny Seed’s IVF travel grants. These are in place to support Islanders who have to pay for fertility treatment. “This trade really reflects what the challenge is about,” said Chloé Fosse, founder of Tiny Seeds. “It’s not only about increasing value – it’s about community, kindness, and creating opportunities to make a real difference for those who need our support.” More than ten local businesses have supported the challenge and the charity is inviting as many businesses to join in as possible to keep the challenge moving. If you want to trade something or get involved, you are encouraged to contact the charity via email at tradeup@tinyseeds.je or message @tinyseedsjersey on social media.