How do we know we’re making the right decision?
How do we know when our decision not to pursue invasive or further treatment for our dogs is right? It’s a topic I’ve wanted to write on for a long while. But it’s not...
Author: Janetta Harvey
Patti and Susie-Belle
“Hi Janetta, would it be possible for us to have a chat on the phone please?” When I read Sandy’s message I lowered my eyes and knew. Sandy has never asked this before. Since...
Ten Years of Schnauzerfest
Ten years of Schnauzerfest is some days hard for me to believe. October holds a million memories and jumble of emotions. Ten years ago Schnauzerfest walks came into being for the first time. Susie-Belle...
It’s true what they say
Moving house is widely regarded as one of life’s major stressors. It’s something which Michel and I have never really done. Not in a conventional sense of packing up one house and moving straight...
Can I do this?
Not for a second have I regretted getting more involved in rescue. But can I really do it?
ReadAThon – half way there
Half way through the year and my ReadAThon for Schnauzerfest is going well. At the start of the year I set myself a target to read 60 books.
A dog breeding map of the UK
Naturewatch Foundation, a charity doing good work in relation to the dog breeding industry, has produced an online dog breeding map of the UK. It shows how many dog breeding businesses a council licences...
The mountains called
For the dogs, our van trips are a chance to loaf around not doing much, but with the thrill of new smells wherever we stop. I am sure they don’t care whether they’re on the move in the van or walking familiar trails at home. So long as we’re all together, that, I am certain, is what matters most. To the dogs, and us.
What helps us through grief when dogs die?
Early yesterday my friend messaged with the news of her dog Alfie’s death in the early hours of the morning.
Time to sit back at my desk
With just 10 days left in the month I am drowning in overdue things which need me to sit at my desk and complete.