Poetry

Whole by Sarah Northwood

It’s something we as pet lovers have to go through at some stage. Sarah poured her grief in words. My dog was a 16-year old Yorkie called Jodie. In 2017 we took her on her final journal. It was the hardest thing we’’d ever had to do. We're all just trying to fill the void,The… Continue reading Whole by Sarah Northwood

Animals, Articles, Observance days

National Mutt Day – July 31st

Click the image for more information. Today is ideal to share a story about my 'mutt', my Heinz 5, mongrel dog. His name was Ricky and my Mum and Dad let me choose him from a pet shop window. It was my seventh birthday, and he was to be my gift. Ricky was the brightest… Continue reading National Mutt Day – July 31st

Animals, Articles

Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets

Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part of our life for over ten years. Dogs were always a part of my life, especially growing up. We had many, and one was our beautiful, gentle, Sally. She was part… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Childhood Pets

Animals, Articles, Book, Craft, Non-fiction, Thriller

National Make a Dog’s Day

When I saw this, I must have had my artist hat on for I read it as Make a Dog Day, and I have drawn a dog and stitched a dog , so that’s technically making a dog! Crochet Sausage Dog , Cross Stitch, Jack Russell However, when I read it again, I saw it… Continue reading National Make a Dog’s Day

Articles, Book, Craft, Observance days

National Dog Month

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I love dogs. I post mine regularly over there. I've had three dogs during my married life, and living with my parents, we always had them. So many different breeds, and many from rescue homes. Click on the image to find out more about Dog Month. Meggy,… Continue reading National Dog Month

Animals, Articles, Book

National Dog Rescue Day.

Last year, I wrote an article about my rescue dog, Meggy. You can read it here. Meanwhile enjoy some photos of Meggy and Tilly, and tell me about your own pet. Meggy

Animals, Articles, Inspirational, Non-fiction

Meet Meggy, Our Dog

Meggy was rescued in a police raid at puppy farm almost four years ago. Someone from a local charity accompanied them and brought two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels back across the country where, with a group of foster parents, they were cared for. We’d had our home check and waited until a Cavi came up.… Continue reading Meet Meggy, Our Dog

Animals, Articles, Inspirational, Non-fiction

Meet Meggy, Our Dog

Meggy was rescued in a police raid at puppy farm almost four years ago. Someone from a local charity accompanied them and brought two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels back across the country where, with a group of foster parents, they were cared for. We’d had our home check and waited until a Cavi came up.… Continue reading Meet Meggy, Our Dog

Non-fiction

Enlightened Dog Training

A soulful way of communicating to your pet by master dog trainer – Jesse Sternberg Released November 23rd, 2021 by Findhorn Press in both paperback and ebook formats Cultivate Empathy, Awareness, and Confidence to Become the Peaceful Alpha Your Dog Craves There is a secret language that dogs use, and you can learn it to understand… Continue reading Enlightened Dog Training

Animals, Articles, Stories

Happy Birthday To My Girl

In Sept 2010, I lost my parents, and to help me get over the grief, my husband suggested we get a dog. He wasn’t a dog person, so this was a big thing. In early 2011 we picked up an eight year old Yorkshire terrier named Jodie. My husband adored her and soon she became… Continue reading Happy Birthday To My Girl