Mungo’s Schnauzerfest 10 For 10 Journey
I’m always heartened by the incredible depth of support that Schnauzerfest attracts. It’s not just people who have adopted dogs who support the charity. Very far from it. But when someone has and shares...
Author: Janetta Harvey
It’s all a bit orange this month
October is the busiest month of the year for Schnauzerfest and it’s always a productive and fun time. Even last year when COVID-19 messed up plans, we adapted. I am so glad we did....
My first UK visit since 2019
September is almost at an end and while it’s been a quiet one on the blog, it’s been a busy one in reality. I did something I haven’t done since November 2019, I went...
Where 10 years brings us to
Walking the dogs has been part of our daily routine since we first brought Jasmine home as a puppy 25 years ago. When we adopted Susie-Belle, exactly 10 years ago, she was a dog...
Sharing the sunflowers
When we arrive at the top of our lane we always pause. The dogs’ heads dip down, busy noses snuffle out scents caught in the thick grassy verge. It’s August, the sunflowers are out...
Joy
Joy. The word that sums up what Albert Claude brings to me. More importantly what I hope he feels every single day of his life. What he did not feel, I am sure, in...
6 Reasons To Adopt An Older Dog
I can think of about 6 million reasons why adopting an older dog is a great idea, but I’ll stick to just six. I’m going to shamelessly put older dogs on a pedestal, one...
Midsummer
It’s past midsummer, a time usually in south-west France when our walks would be at dawn, to be home before the heat rises. This year there is no rush for us to be out...
It’s here!
It’s here! Today I received my author copies of my new book. It’s an exciting time for a writer, unpacking a parcel and seeing for the first time the result of thousands of hours...
Publication Day for Why Love Is Not Enough
Drawing from years of accumulated experience and insights from many people, the book is a distillation of tips and information.