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The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to bring you the latest edition in our Pet-sonality Profile column, in association with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
In this regular fun feature, we discover more about travel retail pet-sonalities, their back stories, traits and habits, as well as offering some insights into their owners. Each pet-sonality is also painted digitally by pets and equine artist Sami Moodie.
In this edition, we meet ARI Global Research & Insights Manager Deirdre Roache and a Cavachon called Ollie.
Name + nickname: Oliver Plunkett Pearse Roache, aka Ollie, Ollivander, Olli-plop and Ol.
Breed: Ollie is a Cavachon, which is a mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frisé.
How old is Ollie? He turned seven last November.
How did you meet? It was a classic meet-cute. He was a friend of my brother and our eyes locked across a crowded room. Seriously, Ollie was a present from my brother.
Love at first sight? Of course. Ollie’s beauty outside is only matched by his beauty on the inside.
Quirky habits: A fear of the colour orange, a mistrust of prams and a hoarder of socks. Ollie has also been known to fake a limp so he could visit his favourite veterinary nurse.
Funniest/nicest moment? Christmas 2016. As a puppy Ollie climbed up on the dining room table and was found helping himself to a bowl of cream.
Favourite tick? And Treat? A pasta bone when he has been good. The problem is he is always good, so he is now on a diet.
Social media account? No, Ollie likes to live in the moment and thinks people spend too much time online. This is a cover story, however. His arms are too short to take selfies.
If Ollie could talk what would his first words be? Let’s go to the park.
Favourite airport/airline? While Ollie has never left Ireland, when he travels to Dublin Airport he knows that someone he loves is coming home. He always gets so excited when he sees the terminal.
Anything else we should know? Ollie is a very sweet little lad, who was a godsend during COVID. He is kind and gentle with everyone and loves a cuddle on the sofa. If it wasn’t for his snoring, he would be close to perfect. 
Click here for our introductory story on the Duty Free Unleashed partnership with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The independent vodka brand from Austin, Texas has had a close connection with the welfare of dogs since its founding by Bert ‘Tito’ Beveridge in 1997.
The company has always been committed to rescuing and protecting the animals that have come into the lives of its people, and has even created a programme, Vodka for Dog People, to help that come to life.
Note: Through this new column, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Moodie Davitt Report are partnering to promote the work of brokenbiscuits.org, a disabled animal charity. As the world’s first disabled animal centre, its work includes:
- Providing equipment to families
- Offering homes to paraplegic, deaf, blind and disabled animals
- An education programme of visiting schools and universities
- Working alongside rescue centre, rehabbers and veterinary professionals
- Caring for stray and surrendered disabled animals
To support the work of Broken Biscuits, you can donate via this link or find out more via the youtube channel.
Previously on Pet-sonality Profile
Meet Duke and Lindsay Hitzeroth
Meet Barry Geoghegan, Milly and Jess
Meet Julio Cesar Magaña Ortiz and Hope
Meet Pauline Prescott’s Daisy and Digger
Meet Jeff Bond and his four-legged friends
Meet Bronwyn Clementson and Harvey
Meet Sinéad El Sibai and Guinness
Meet Alex Thompson and Chester
