Why I Love my Rescue Dog

There have been reports in the UK news that demand for puppies has exploded during the pandemic. Families who might have been considering getting a dog decided that lockdown was a good time to do it, and others may have lost family pets due to old age and needed a new companion. I am an…

Happy Gotcha Day, Marley!

Celebrating our first year with Marley the rescue dog. This week we celebrate one year with our dog, Marley. He came to us via Warrington Animal Welfare following my three-month search for a new family companion. Our previous dog was a stray from the Stoke City dogs’ home, but since we now have young children,…

Saying Goodbye (Part 1)

This is one of the hardest pieces I’ve ever written, and yet I want to reach out to anyone who might find themselves in the same position, to say that although you probably feel very alone at the moment, please know that there are others out there who care, and who will understand at least…

Should I Rehome a Rescue Dog?

Are you looking for a family dog? Wondering whether to buy a puppy or rehome an older dog? Here is my story, and I hope you find it helpful… The past three months have been a steep learning curve for me. Following the death of our old dog last summer, I was pining for a…