About Us

David Anderson

David has over 30 years experience working with all breeds of dogs, from Great Dane to Chihuahua and everything in between.Throughout his career, David has shown, worked, bred (responsibly), imported (responsibly) and competed in IPO with the Dobermann for around forty years now and is synonymous with the Chancepixies Dobermann, he is also a Championship show Judge and has fulfilled judging appointments for the KC (including Crufts in 2017) and the FCI.

Heidi Anderson

Heidi first became involved in Chancepixies in 2005 and was the head of rehoming for 2 years, within that time, the then not for profit, rehomed over 800 dogs and reunited very much the same number with their relieved owners. Heidi is passionate about the care and welfare of all animals and is experienced in small animal, canine and equine husbandry. She also takes care of much of the day to day running of the charity from the daily care, cleaning and feeding of the animals, website, copy, emails, bookkeeping, events and fundraising.

Tina Chapman

Tina Chapman's passion for animal welfare has run throughout her life and remains a huge influence on her life and work. Her passion and enthusiasm has always been a great help to the Chancepixies work.

Kathleen Cottingham

Kathleen Cottingham co-founded the Mark Group in 1974 in Leicester, England with her husband John and the company grew to become a world leader in energy saving solutions. Having had Chancepixies Dobermann since the 1990s. Kathleen has been a strong supporter of the charity for many years. Kathleen is not actually a sweetpea, but they are her favourite flower.

  • 1980's -
    Chancepixies is originally formed by David Anderson and Jean Frost as their Dobermann Kennel Club breeders affix when they first owned and showed the breed.

  • 2004 -
    David relocates from Brighton to Kent, taking over the already established stray dog contracts for 3 local councils and 4 police stations

  • 2005 -
    Heidi joins Chancepixies as Head of Rehoming. David becomes a member of the KC Accredited Breeder Scheme (now Assured Breeder Scheme)

  • 2007 -
    Over 800 rehomed & over 800 reunited with their owners. Decision is made to end stray dog contracts - realisation that rehoming is not the answer long term

  • 2009 -
    Chancepixies Animal Rescue formed as a registered charity in England and Wales

  • 2009 -
    Chancepixies launch online petition to promotion responsible breeding

  • 2010 -
    Meetings with the Kennel Club in order to raise standard of the ABS are unsuccessful. Requests to add responsibility to breeder beyond point of sale is denied

  • 2011 -
    Chancepixies Animal Rescue join APGAW (All-Party Parliamentaary Group for Animal Welfare) & attend regular Westminster meeting to try & effect political change

  • 2012 -
    Over 1,000 dogs rehomed

  • 2013 -
    Charity name change to Chancepixies Animal Welfare and update to aims and objects to better reflect changing vision

  • 2015 -
    Having been generously given the sole use of 12 acres of ancient woodland, Chancepixies take the opportunity to support native British breeds & wildlife

  • 2016 -
    Filed for Judicial Review against North Kesteven Council for continuing to license puppy farms, namely 'Little Rascals'

  • 2017 -
    Due to membership changes (and not a big enough cheque book) Chancepixies are no longer member of the APGAW

  • 2017 -
    Second Judicial Review against North Kesteven

  • 2017 -
    Judge Mr Justice Garnham rules against Chancepixies, condemning dogs to suffer in puppy farms

  • 2017 -
    Unable to raise the required funds, the time for an appeal ran out

  • 2019 -
    RSPCA raids 'Little Rascals' puppy farm

  • 2020 -
    'Lucy's Law' came into effect having been passed in 2019

  • 2024 -
    Puppy farms are still licensed and protected by local authorities

West Hougham, Dover CT15 7AG, UK