Aleshia
Role: Funded Programs Team Leader
Pet: Aussie bulldog named Gussy aka smooshy face monster
“Since rescuing Gus from a shelter last year, when the first lockdown began, this smooshy face has brought so much love and joy (and chewed up shoes and books!) to our family. He’s a big goof ball and very cheeky at times. But he’s also made me laugh and get out of my head during the extended lockdown periods, demanding that I go to bed at 8:00pm so he can get under the cover with me and sleep, aka hog the whole bed.
From the smooshy face cuddles he gives when you’re feeling sad to the fun that’s had when chasing him around the park, I now can’t imagine life without him.”