Meet Charlee

2023 OZTOPDOG People's Choice Finalist 

Meet Charlee

Breed: American Akita

Barking from: Melbourne, VIC

What's up dog?

Since our last submission the bond Charlee and I have has grown so much stronger. In 2021 she had a litter in which there were serious complications and she struggled with motherhood and postnatal depression after loosing 2 pups. So then i took on the role and supported her being a mum. Which was me being able to give back to her with all the support she had given me over the years.
In 2022 & 2023 Charlee (and her daughter Storm) once again stepped up to support me. I was bullied & Harassed at work and was forced to leave work and was on compensation from Aug 2022 until June 2023. My mental health declined so much i was contemplating taking my own life. But Charlee & Storm saved me, they assisted me with basic daily tasks, getting out of bed, eating breakfast, going outside etc to get my life back on track.
As my recovery progressed they were there every step of the way supporting me by attending the office with me in supporting returning to the scene. They have never waivered, always with me at every step in my recovery, any appointments, visits etc, always lending a shoulder for me to cry on and give me cuddles for hours until I could start functioning again.
If it wasn't for my girls I wouldn't have survived this.

How is this award decided?

We believe that no dog should be left behind! For the first time, in 2023, every dog not named as a Top 20 finalist for Top Office Dog and Top Dog with a Job is eligible for the 2023 OZ People's Choice Award.


The winner of the 2023 OZ People's Choice was decided by you, the people!


From 14th August 2023 until 25th August 2023, The People’s Choice Award was open for voting to decide who will take out the 2023 crown. 


Find information about competition criteria here

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