I grew up with dogs: my favourite companions were the family miniature schnauzer Rowsby and standard schnauzer Daisie, both of whom I doted on. I have two standard schnauzers - Alfie, and Reeva who is adopted.
I’m mother to two teenage children and I work as a teacher in a primary school. Learning about puppy farming changed my life. I’ve been committed to raising awareness against this terrible trade for many years - mainly since meeting Janetta Harvey and her dogs.
I have illustrated two books written by Janetta: Saving Maya (which educates about puppy farms through story-telling) and Did Somebody Say Walk? (a picture book that celebrates dogs and walks). I also draw many of the illustrations that help Schnauzerfest to spread its message far and wide.
I am excited to be a Schnauzerfest Trustee and look forward to helping more dogs, alongside all of the fabulous people across the UK who walk and fundraise to make Schnauzerfest such a huge success.
One of Annabel’s illustrations for Schnauzerfest