Palmerston North dog Izzy has a hectic social life. She’s a bit of a lady about town. Her diary is full of engagements .

When she’s not looking out the window at the neighbours’ cats, you might find her visiting a hospital ward, a rest home, the libraries or reading books with children at a kindergarten. Owner Lois Jones said Izzy, who celebrates her ninth birthday in November, loved the attention and her relaxed nature meant she thrived on being sociable. “She just absolutely loves people,” she said.

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