ByCatherine Green
My kittens are now almost seven months old. We experienced our first Christmas with them, and it was interesting. I thought it would be nice to share my experiences of living with cats and dogs, how I find life as a cat mom, and why I wouldn’t change a thing despite the stress they cause….
ByCatherine Green
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…
ByCatherine Green
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a very misunderstood breed of dog. In recent years these animals have been bred for dog fighting and have been used as so called ‘status’ dogs among gangs of youths. I know them as the Nanny dog. Marley watches over his girls as they sleep. It is a shame that…
ByCatherine Green
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,…
ByRobyn Harris
We brought our precious girl home with us again and put her in a box with a couple of her blankets and some toys until the next day when Tim made her a lovely wooden coffin and dug a grave for her by her favourite sunny step where she used to sit on summer evenings…
ByRobyn Harris
We brought our precious girl home with us again and put her in a box with a couple of her blankets and some toys until the next day when Tim made her a lovely wooden coffin and dug a grave for her by her favourite sunny step where she used to sit on summer evenings…
ByRobyn Harris
Over the last couple of months, I had noticed that Kali seemed to suddenly appear much older. Last summer she’d had a burst of new energy and had regularly gone out hunting on the land around our house. She was much too successful for my liking, but it was heartening to see that she was…
ByRobyn Harris
I chatted with Kali about how I was feeling, asking her forgiveness for the times when I was sad and worried about losing her. Doing this helped me to realise that feeling upset was only serving to rob me of the gift of this time together and so, for the most part, I was able…
ByRobyn Harris
Kali loved to spend time outdoors, either exploring or sitting in the sunshine and enjoying its warmth. During the winter she didn’t go out as much, as she hated the cold, and instead enjoyed the odd game of chase to keep up her hunting skills. She loved to be up at a height where she…
ByRobyn Harris
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…
ByRobyn Harris
Animals For those of us who are now home based, and sharing our homes with animals, this Pause (or should that be ‘Paws’ in this case! ?) is the perfect opportunity to have more quality time with them. Many will appreciate some extra cuddles, grooming or play. Engaging with them in this way releases oxytocin…
ByCatherine Green
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…