Board President Evelyn Colgan

Evelyn (Eve) Colgan

FTN President and Wire Fox Terrier Parent

Learn about Evelyn’s history with her Foxies and how she got involved with FTN.

Role: President 

Lives in: Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Parentage: I have parented three Wire fox Terriers, Abigail who lived to be 17 years of age, Ava (a rescue) who lived to 11 years of age, and Foxy (owner surrendered) who will be 7 years old in March 2025.

Why FTN?: I got involved in FTN in 2011 when Ava needed knee surgery and a friend recommended I get In touch with Pam Bishop about the Daisey Fund. From there I volunteered to serve on the FTN Fundraising Committee.

Objectives: lt is my hope for FTN to be a presence in the Terrier community and work with Rescues and Organizations and inform about the joys and challenges of having a Smooth or Wire Fox Terrier.

A Tid Bit: My Abigail would bury her treats in bed and when I traveled I would find her buried treats in my suitcase.

When my Fox Terrier dreams: I hope she is dreaming about how much I love her. 

…favorite smell is: Anything that’s food related. 

…favorite treat: Giggy Bites Jack’s Jerky Slow roasted Chicken Dog Treats and Natural Balance Reward Minis with real Salmon.

…is mostly likely to get excited about: Seeing her friends at Day Care. 

…tells me he/she loves me when: She comes and sits on my lap and gives me kisses. 

…loves/ hates rain: Loves the rain except when it’s pouring down rain.

…loves/hates to swim: My Fox terrier hates to swim.

…loves/hates a bath: Loves a bath.

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