Kitt

Tell me a little bit about yourself.
My name is Kitt I’m a Purcher, which means my Dad was a pointer and Mum was a lurcher. I’m 8 years old but behave like a puppy. I’m an Accrington lass, from Lancashire and my owners brought me to the other side of the Pennines and I’m happily living in Derbyshire now. I was called Kitt because when I arrived at 8 weeks there were 5 cats in the house, I used to be able to come in and out of their cat flap and they only spat if I got too close. My favourite things to do are swimming, running in forests and on beaches.

Do you work? If so where/what do you do?
Lifeguard but there’s not much demand. I could be a settee tester or an antler bone assessor as I spend a lot of time practicing. I enjoy chasing things and swimming. I have mild hip dysplasia which means I try to swim more than run in the woods as its better for my joints. however I can’t resist chasing a hare.

What is your favourite food?
I eat raw meat and when my owners aren’t looking cat food. I’m keen to eat most things and do if I’m not stopped.

Where is your favourite place to be?
I like the seaside, on the beach walking between Whitby and Sandsends.
I also like to go to hydrotherapy at Chesterfield Hydrotherapy Referral Centre, I get cuddles and treats and play ball in the pool – fabulous.
Then I get dried off and cuddled more – finally more treats – its hard to beat. It’s good for me and better than the gym.

What is your favourite way to entertain yourself (annoy humans)?
I like to lie in muddy puddles when I get a hot tummy from running.
My owners yell at me “No’ but I can’t help myself.
I’m also quite partial to rolling in fox poo!

What is your greatest accomplishment?
Walking off the lead without getting sidetracked when I see people, joggers, cyclists and animals.
I’m aware that ‘my public want to cuddle me so tend to run right up to them.

What is your next goal in life?
I love going to hydrotherapy every week to be looked after and play ball in the pool.
I’d like my owners to be home more and for the cats to show me more respect.

If you could be/do anything for a day, what would it be?
I’d make sure every dog as a puppy learnt to swim and to not be afraid of water.

What was your human’s most embarrassing moment?
She fell over on a walk with me and we ended up getting an ambulance – I rode home in someone’s car.
Once she got home it was funny, she was hobbling around for ages…