The Grey Muzzle Organization
It’s no secret that I champion the adoption of older dogs. I do it wholeheartedly not only for the sake of the oldies who need to find new homes, but, for the impact it...
Janetta Harvey Author, Blogger and Campaigner
How one dog captured the hearts of many and inspired them to act
While I’m a UK based writer and campaigner, there are many good reasons why I often highlight issues in the US and follow the anti-puppy mill movement closely. The puppy business there is huge,...
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...
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...
Meeting our first focus group
Yesterday afternoon, I was invited with Annabel, illustrator for the children’s book I’m currently writing, to the home of a rather famous, and special pair of friends: Haatchi and Owen. We were there to...
The person behind Bailing Out Benji
In Chapter 5 of ‘Saving One More’ readers meet Mindi Callison, founder of the US group Bailing Out Benji. Mindi’s dedication to campaigning against puppy mills has impressed me from the start and right...
Cute and Fluffy? Try Dead and Dirty.
It would be a peculiar person that tried to argue that puppies are not all adorably cute and fluffy. Thousands of pets for sale adverts flooding the internet show that pictures of puppies rarely...
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...
Pressing for answers while the puppies keep selling
A few weeks ago I asked the Kennel Club to comment on an obvious puppy dealer, member of the Pet Industry Federation who has, the dealer/seller claims, long relationships stretching over two decades with...