Portrait : Nina and Django

Nina Amaddeo, 36, Director Les Néréides London, London

– Who is he?

Django, 4 years old, Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross.

– Can you tells us about your first meeting?

We are a foster family for dogs, that is to say that a dog is placed with us by an association until he is adopted. The kennel manager told me to go to the pound and see which dogs were in need. Arriving there, I immediately realized the sadness of all these abandoned dogs about to be euthanized (the pound keeps the dogs alive only 7 days, after this time either a place in a refuge is found or he is euthanized). I couldn’t look at the cages and choose. I asked for the list and I randomly chose the numbers 12/13, description: “adult male cross staff, does not show aggression towards dogs and humans.” We then walked together to the cage, all dogs crying, barking to catch my attention. I arrived at the dog number 12/13, he was there at the bottom of the cage, all shaking, frightened, I opened the cage, approached him with my hand, and a little shy tongue licked me. Hello dog 12/13, I’m Nina, should we go home? At that moment, we did not know it yet but we were about to live an extraordinary story!

– What’s his best quality?

His love for his family, his dedication, his kindness, his sweetness.

– What’s his biggest flaw?

His sensitivity, and his inability to cope when someone gets angry.

– Does he have a nickname and if so, why?

Moomin, because they are so cute and so tender.

– What does his presence bring you on a daily basis?

It soothes me, brings me love, I’m so proud to be his owner.

– Which rescue did you go through to find him?

Dog Kennel All Dogs Matter in London.