In honour of our mum, Barbara, we would like to help raise money for the Dog's Trust, and are inviting donations in her memory, in place of flowers.

Anyone who knew our mum knew she was a great dog lover. Dogs have always played a huge part in our family life and upbringing.

From Devan learning how to walk by holding onto the family dog's tail, to myself always bringing home 'stray' dogs I found out and about - which is how we ended up with "Asha", as mum couldn't resist welcoming him into the family from off the streets. We have fond memories of Asha sneaking into Amit's bedroom at night specifically to roll around all over the one place he wasn't allowed - Amit's beloved rug!

Dogs have brought so much joy to mum and all of us over the years, and we know this is how she would want to be remembered.