No, But I Play One On The Internet
mood: 
disappointed
This morning I received the following response from the recruiter:
My client will only consider current dog owners for this specialist role. Are you a current dog owner ?
If you are, please re-email me the cv in Word and add which dog you own onto the cv ( breed/name etc !) Please add “ DOGS” in the subject line of the email and I will get back to you
Obviously it occurred to me to invent a dog and get involved in About a Boy-style farce. An imaginary dog would hardly be a stretch; I've had them all my life. But this is reality and I am too cowardly to keep up a lengthy campaign of deception involving Photoshop, heartwarming anecdotes, and making sure to turn up at work with hair on my jumper and loose doggy treats in my bag.
Grr.
Or, kill off the fake dog the day before your employment starts.
What kind of weird requirement for a copywriting job is that? o.O
Is that a quote from your imaginary dog?
Point out you would have a dog if circumstances permit. Point out that the ad said dog lovers were allowed as well as dog >owners. Point out you've taken dog-related holidays. Ask the recruiter to forward your CV anyway, or at least to consider doing so if they have no other applicants?
Doggedness may be an acceptable substitute for dog. /-8
A little surprised a UK-based job is this openly whimsical and making-it-up-as-they-go about an advertised position. Not exactly an "at will" state"! Poor show by both the employer and the recruiter,
*rimshot*
I'll get me coat.
Even if you use her to say that you have a doggy niece, who you see regularly, etc. We have photos of you together (and always a good excuse to visit to take more! 😉)
In all seriousness, Tala is happy to volunteer any way that she can - be it as "your" doggy, or ad your pupniece with whom you are quite involved in helping us raise! We are very happy to help, if it will help!
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I don't suppose Lars counts?
Not sure whether to recommend you take the "owned dog creative accountancy" approach, or the "I know my rights, forward my CV lest I report you to advertising standards, an employment tribunal, and/or your trade body!" one. Either way, surely this should not stand!