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New animal warden Jordan spreads a caring message

A new animal warden has been groups, to develop this sense of
appointed by Swindon Borough responsible ownership and care
Council. from an early age.
With experience of working in She said: “Ever since I was a
a zoo and vets, Jordan McEwan is child, I’ve always loved animals and
more than equipped to tackle her wanted to work with them. I think
new role. it’s really important to instil this
The 23-year-old, who has moved early on.”
from Scotland to Swindon, is a big With an internship at a family-run
animal lover, especially of dogs, zoo in Scotland and a stint as a
which fuels her determination veterinary care assistant under her
to encourage residents to think belt, Jordan already has a wealth of
carefully before they take on a pet. experience working with all sorts of
She said: “Having an animal, animals.
particularly dogs, is tremendously She said: “I looked after the
rewarding but it’s also a huge primates and small mammals in
responsibility. All too often people the zoo, which was fantastic. As a
get one without considering the family, we’ve owned lots of dogs,
hard work, time, cost and overall as well as guinea pigs, rabbits
commitment involved. and reptiles. I’ve also helped all
“Part of my role is to raise these animals and so many others
awareness of this and urge everyone working in a vets. It’s definitely a
to be kind, not cruel, to all animals.” labour of love and I’m really looking
In 2016 a total of 218 stray dogs forward to developing my skills and
were reported to the council, a passion in this role.”
third of which were unclaimed. The Cllr Oliver Donachie, Cabinet
most common breed affected are Member with responsibility for
Staffordshire Bull Terriers which are Animal Planning and Regulatory
readily available and cheap. Services, said: “I am delighted to
“Staffies are wonderful dogs and, welcome Jordan to the Council and
despite their reputation, can be big wish her every success.
softies. But because they are so “Hopefully she will be able to
common and easy to get hold of, bring her expertise to help us
people sometimes rush in without continue delivering excellent
thinking about all the implications standards in this area, as shown by
of owning one,” Jordan said. Jordan McEwan with Sprocker Spaniel Annie the RSPCA awards the team has
“It’s so sad because they make won for its work with stray dogs.
lovely pets, although can be a because the dog had chewed impulse but to think really carefully It’s a sad and shameful fact that so
handful if you don’t take ownership furniture. Another had moved and factor everything in. I’d love to many dogs are abandoned in the
seriously. That’s often when the to a house where dogs were not own a dog again but will have to Borough. Educating people about
problems set in and instead of permitted. wait until my living arrangements the significant responsibilities dog
sticking at it, people cruelly discard Jordan said: “This really upsets allow it, hopefully not too far in the ownership entails is really important
them or report them to us as a me because the dogs are basically future. Fortunately I have a bearded and it’s never too early to learn the
stray.” victims of people’s irresponsibility dragon called Kaz instead.” basics and also start to nurture a
In the run up to Christmas six and lack of proper care or planning. As well as picking up stray dogs compassionate and caring attitude
dogs were handed in as strays and People often let their hearts rather and liaising with owners, part of towards all animals.”
following investigations three of than their heads make decisions Jordan’s job will involve working To report a lost or found dog to
the owners were tracked down and when it comes to pet ownership, with local schools, in partnership the council, please call: 01793
admitted they were abandoned so my message is not to act on with the Blue Cross and other 445500.
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