Maya Makes People’s Book Prize Finals
Last week saw my latest book, ‘Saving Maya’, reaching the People’s Book Prize finals. I’m absolutely delighted – and touched – by the incredible comments from readers who have got the book this far...
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Are Horrible Histories Being Repeated?
The recent case in Ceredigion, Wales of convicted illegal dog breeder, Richard Samuel Morgan Jones whose dogs were ‘close to death’ has ignited a blaze of concern among members of the public. As awful...
Why Dads Need Their Stories Heard
I’ve written recently about Merlin, a dog recently rescued from a puppy farming breeding facility. Merlin has many health problems and last week had his leg amputated due to a huge sarcoma which, if...
Why A Lively Imagination’s No Substitute For The Real Thing
I’ve never been into a puppy farm aka dog breeding facility. I’d like to claim I have the emotional courage to cope with the sights, smells and sounds, but I fear I’d be wrecked...
Memorial Walk Raises Welcome Funds For Merlin
Susie-Belle’s Memorial Walk on Sunday saw lots of dogs and their humans hit West Wittering beach despite a grim weather forecast and rain-soaked reality! Someone gave up counting when they reached 70 dogs, which...
Merlin’s Safe But His Problems Are Many
Ten days ago, two dogs arrived in Berkshire, having left behind a life of neglect and cruelty. Lacey and Merlin may have escaped the dark, tormenting place where suffering was all they knew, but...
Book Review – Unconditional
“You’re never too old, too sick, too poor, too anything to find joy. I find it every day with my Chloe.” The words of wheelchair-bound Waymon Simmons of his 9 year old Pekingese with...
Two Reasons Why I’ll Never Keep Quiet
On Sunday evening immediately after we’d had the good news that missing dog Schnapps was reunited with her family, I received a message and photograph that dissolved my euphoria in seconds. My friend Janet,...
That Wasn’t The Weekend I’d Planned!
Friday 13th lived up to its reputation. It showed its grim misfortune as a day not-to-be-forgotten for my close friend Kathleen. Her dog Schnapps, ‘normal’ sister to three damaged, ex-breeding schnauzer sisters was let...
Why I Support Those Who Do, Not Those Who Say
I was a little surprised last week to be contacted by Tom Burrington, Assistant Editor of Dog World magazine, with compliments about this blog post. My surprise came as the facts in it are...