6 Interesting Things About Twilight Bark
At Pup Aid I met many people, some for the first time, some old friends, and some I’d wanted to meet having found out something interesting from their blogs, and social media. Twilight Bark...
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Schnauzerfest 2015
In May 2014 I came up with an idea for a weekend of walks to raise funds for the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre. With help and suggestions from a lot of people,...
We can all do something as this unique offer shows
Por qué a todo el mundo le debe importar que el perro Harley haya ganado el Premio al Perro Héroe del Año Recently I was contacted by someone living in Mexico City. Beatriz Perea...
Why Harley’s Hero Dog Award Matters to Us All the World Over
The American Humane Association’s prestigious Hero Dog Award for 2015 has just been awarded to a little one eyed Chihuahua, who spent 10 years in the puppy mill industry. Harley existed in a wire...
Harley the ‘little dog with a big dream’
For a long time I’ve followed a page on Facebook that I find inspiring and touching both for the words I find there, as well as the images. And to enjoy the characterful one-eyed...
So what’s the point of registration systems & trade body memberships?
To many, the Kennel Club’s registration system is a confusing one. On the one hand, there’s what the KC describes as “a simple record of a puppy’s birth”. This allows sellers of puppies who...
Why the US and Australia Offer More Hope for Dogs Than the UK
An optimist is defined as someone who always thinks that good things will happen. I’ve always been one, but each day my innate optimism is roughed up, as I wade through a deluge of...
If a Puppy Come With Insurance Is That Any Reassurance?
When I hear of anyone thinking about getting a puppy these days I go full pelt into Operation Avoid Puppy Dealers mode. I’ve added this to my well-rehearsed ‘Avoid Puppy Farmers’ spiel as it’s...
Grazia, far from graceful
Grazia, translated as ‘grace’, is also the name of a popular UK women’s magazine which has proven more of a dis-grace through the past week to thousands of outraged readers, animal advocates, charities and,...
Why buying a puppy is not rescuing it
It’s never been easier to buy a puppy. The puppy farming industry is booming. In the past, many people bought from pet shops, or local ads, and that still happens, but nowadays, there are...