Torchwood Star John Barrowman Announces Addition to his Family
February 29, 2008 by Freelance Writers
Torchwood star and West End performer John Barrowman has welcomed a new friend into his life.
The actor and singer has re-homed a Jack Russell Terrier from Cardiff Dogs Home.
John Barrrowman fell in love with the 12 week old pup who staff had named ‘Captain Jack’ whilst opening a new kennel block at Cardiff Dogs Home.
The Jack Russell Terrier had been found abandoned recently in a Cardiff flat and was being cared for by staff at the Dogs Home.
Accompanied by Captain Jack John Barrowman officially opened the four new kennels at the Dogs Home which have been built to house larger dogs and mothers with pups.
Councillor Judith Woodman, Cardiff Council Deputy Leader said:
“Cardiff Council is very grateful for the support of John Barrowman who has visited the Dogs Home to officially open a new kennel block. The new kennels have been converted from an old derelict building and were made possible by donations from two kind benefactors who bequeathed money to the Dogs Home last year.”
“Around 1300 abandoned and stray dogs pass through Cardiff Dogs Home each year. The new kennels will be used to house bigger dogs and for nursing mothers with pups. The donations have also helped to pay for the refurbishment of a vet’s room so that spaying and castration can now be carried out on site.”
John Barrowman said: “I was pleased to be invited to Cardiff Dogs Home to support all the good work that it does for abandoned and stray dogs throughout the city. As a dog owner and Patron of the Dogs Trust myself
I know how important it is to pass on the message of responsible dog ownership to all dog owners.”
During my visit to the Dogs’ Home I fell in love with a 12 week old Jack Russell Terrier who was recently abandoned in an empty flat in Cardiff. I have now adopted the little fella ‘Captain Jack’ as part of our
family.”
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john is sooo caring he’s dun the best 4 that dog !!!
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I love the fact that John’s a big supporter of various dog shelters, such as Cardiff Dogs Home. When he talks about responsible dog ownership, I think about how part of that is knowing when you aren’t able to take care of a dog and finding people who can, such as Cardiff Dogs Home, or Dogs Trust. Hopefully, more dogs will be adopted now that the Dogs Home has the new facilities it does. Maybe this will help other dog shelters get the funding and services they need to keep their doors open and to help lost, abandoned, and neglected dogs.
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CUTE!!
So’s the pup
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Aww he’s so cute! And John is as well…haha. He’s an amazing man to adopt such a puppy! I to have a puppy named Jack. Full name Captain Jack
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How sweet
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i work at the pound that captain jack was rehomed from, hes gone to a lovely home and i think john will spoil him. thanx john rehomeing a stray.
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Well done John Barrowman, you will not regret getting ‘Captain Jack’. I have a Jack Russell,and he has a fantastic personality, and is the love of my life. I hope Captain has a great life with John.
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Great but why do people think it is acceptable to dress dogs up in silly outfits? In my mind it ridicules the animal and is abusive - they werten’t designed to wear clothes! Jack Russells certainly are not fashion accessories!
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Does it really matter? The dog is not being harmed nor is he in pain. There are far more important things to get ones knickers in a twist about.
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