Penny’s New Life – Part One
This is one of the most inspiring guest blogs I’ve had the pleasure of sharing. It’s the first of two which document the early days in the life of Penny, a recently adopted ex-breeding...
Janetta Harvey Author, Blogger and Campaigner
Lucy, A Year On
GUEST BLOG You may remember a year ago, I introduced Lucy, who had arrived at the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre in a dire state of health. After much care and dedication from many,...
Schnauzerfest Goes Global
During the 2017 Schnauzerfest weekend, I received a message of support from a rescue group in Australia. They’d been watching Schnauzerfest grow for a couple of years and made a suggestion for partnering up...
‘Did Somebody Say Walk?’ Book Launch
The Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre is always a place where I enjoy spending time. It has a special place in my affections as it’s there that Susie-Belle spent her first six months out...
Susie-Belle’s Work Continues
Sunday will see me attending the annual Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre summer Fun Day. It will be the 6th time for me, the third without my little friend Susie-Belle at my side and...
Did Somebody Say Walk?
I’m delighted to announce that my second children’s book is now completed. Well, I say mine, I should really say OUR book as for the second time, I’ve teamed up with illustrator Annabel Wilson...
June Book Giveaway
Recently I wrote about the tough economics of the publishing industry and effects of high discounting on authors and illustrators (see here). I shared that I made less than £55 last year in royalties...
Goodbye Darcie
When we bring dogs into our lives we begin a story of love and loss. It’s almost inevitable that at whatever age they join our home, whether a puppy or older, we will outlive...
Heavenly Hay-on-Wye
A big part of the annual fundraiser I established in 2014, Schnauzerfest, is the national online raffle. Over the 4 years that we’ve been running Schnauzerfest the raffle alone has raised over £9000, with...
Throwback To The First Annual Schnauzer Walk
This weekend sees the Peak District hosting the 7th Annual Schnauzer Walk at Dovedale. We wish everyone going along a fabulous time, we’re sure it’ll be great for dogs and humans alike. The very...