In an occasion hosted at animal welfare charity Mayhew in North West London, household and pals of the late canine behaviourist and coach, Oli Juste, in addition to celebrities and Mayhew supporters gathered to unveil the Oli Juste Wing; refurbished kennels offering heat, security and shelter for the canine that come into Mayhew’s care.
The wing was made doable by a beneficiant donation from Mayhew’s former Patron and Oli’s pricey pal, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. Oli first launched The Duchess to Mayhew in 2019. They shared many issues all through their friendship, amongst which was a deep dedication to animal welfare and a love of rescue canine. When he tragically handed in January 2022, The Duchess, via The Archewell Basis, made a contribution to Mayhew in Oli’s honour to proceed his legacy. The donation has additionally enabled the charity to make important enhancements to their canine run and backyard which offer an enriching expertise for rescued canine whereas they’re ready to be rehomed.
Actress Laura Aikman, Mayhew Chief Government Sherine Wheeler and Rob Le Maistre (photographer: Ben Stevens)
The opening was attended by actors Nigel Harman, Rula Lenska, Beatie Edney and Laura Aikman, and key figures from the animal welfare sector together with the Chair of the Affiliation of Canine and Cats Houses, in addition to the Mayor of Brent. Company had the prospect to see the distinction the donation has made to the premises, and to listen to firsthand from pet house owners of canine and cats who’ve benefitted from Mayhew’s important work to maintain pets and folks collectively.
The Duchess delivered a private video message in Oli’s reminiscence, and in help of Mayhew, which was proven on the occasion.
“A heartfelt thanks to the fantastic crew at Mayhew who’ve labored tirelessly to convey this dream to life. It was so necessary to discover a approach to rejoice Oli’s reminiscence in a way that he would have cherished,” stated Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. “Mayhew is a beacon of hope for these in want and a shining instance of what will be achieved after we work collectively.”
Actress Rula Lenska with Mayhew Chief Government, Sherine Wheeler (photographer: Ben Stevens)
Sherine Wheeler, Chief Government stated; “We’re so delighted to rejoice and honour Oli’s life on this means, we’re so grateful for his friendship and contribution to Mayhew. He mixed his experience as a famend canine coach with a ardour for animal welfare to make an enormous distinction for rescue canine.
Due to the generosity of the Duchess of Sussex, our former Royal Patron, we now have been capable of make key enhancements to our areas for canine in our care and create a cushty and stimulating setting for them; a becoming legacy for Oli’s dedication to enhancing the lives of canine.
Actor Nigel Harman (photographer: Ben Stevens)
We’re additionally happy to launch our new fundraising marketing campaign, Lasting Love: protecting pets and folks collectively to lift important funds for our London clinic, which on daily basis works to maintain pets and folks collectively by offering preventative veterinary care to the companions of pet house owners who couldn’t in any other case afford it, freed from cost and with out judgment – however which is struggling to fulfill surging demand.
This marketing campaign feels a particular approach to bear in mind Oli, whose dedication to the human-animal bond was an inspiration to us all. Via our marketing campaign, we hope to achieve much more pets whose house owners can not afford important preventative veterinary therapy.”
For extra details about the Lasting Love Marketing campaign please go to: https://themayhew.org/lasting-love/
