It’s Twinkle’s Week
Tomorrow sees the publication of ‘Saving One More’, the sequel to ‘Saving Susie-Belle’ which I hope will make a significant contribution to pushing a greater level of awareness of what the world of commercially...
Janetta Harvey Author, Blogger and Campaigner
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...
Can books share a message further?
Arguably the greatest challenge for all of us campaigning to see an end to puppy farming and irresponsible dog breeding is to reach the puppy buyers well before they buy, before they become a...
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...
Book Sales Now Available Here
For the first time, it’s now possible to order my books directly from this site. I’m hugely pleased to be able to offer this, as it means I can make donations to the charities,...
It’s the little things
Susie-Belle’s been living with us for almost four years, Twinkle for two and a half. Most of the time, with Susie-Belle, she shows normal dog behaviour and attitude. She’s a sassy character, with plenty...
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...
A toughie to read – and write – about
This week I’ve had a couple of articles published covering a horrible topic, the annual dog meat festival in Yulin, China. A subject as bad as puppy farming – in fact my articles have...