Meet the team: Malamute Matters Part 5

So far on our meet the team behind Malamute Matters series we have introduced you to our  Trustee Dawn Fido our financial controller Caryn Ellington,  Auction/group manager Joanne Anderson and group manager Sally Elder.  This week we feature the rescue arm  of MM and would  like to introduce you to Richard Horsfield.  

Richard and Khaos

Position at MM: Rescue Co-ordinator

Three  things you would take with you on a desert Island : Rum. iPod/iPhone. Rum

If you weren’t doing MM what would you be doing instead? Well I’m a volunteer for Saints Sled Dog Rescue, which means Im involved with home checks, dog assessments, transport runs and fundraising so I’d probably be more involved with that I guess.

 

Richard and Joe “Malamute” Henderson

 

What is the toughest part of your job? Seeing the dogs who’s only fault is that they’ve been let down by a human at some point 😦  

Do you have dogs yourself? Breed? Names? How many? I am owned by a 3 year old Alaskan Malamute called Khaos. I’ve had her since she was a puppy. Getting her was the reason I got involved. All dogs deserve a safe and happy life!

 

Where do see MM in the next 2 years? Bigger I guess, although from my job perspective I hope not busier! If we can reach a wider audience and engage more people I’d be happy with that. We’ve already done so much in a short space of time. Hopefully we can do more to help dogs in need.

When away from MM what do u do in you spare time? If any? I work offshore as a Diesel Engineer so I’m away a fair bit. When at home I love spending time with family and friends (2 and 4 legged) training Muay Thai and going to gigs. Oh and I may be training for another expedition 😉

Christmas time: Richard with his daughter Zoe and Malamute Khaos

What is the best part of your role at MM ? Knowing that I’ve helped even at least one dog. Hearing/seeing success stories is the best. Dogs like my first foster dog (SSDR ACE), and this week having been involved in 2 re-homes was pretty good. SSDR Peanut and SHARE Shadow. Both now in happy homes thanks to the rescues and the Malamute Matters Rescue Team 🙂

Favorite band?  Slipknot Favorite actor ? all the women from game of thrones   TV show? South Park.

Any human kids Yes. I have a daughter called Zoe who has just turned 9 years old (which makes me feel old 😦 lol) Zoe and Khaos are best friends. It’s amazing to see them grow up together.

 

Expedition with Joe “Malamute” Henderson