The Story of Miss Evie
When I was approached to partner Schnauzerfest up with Australian rescuers and campaigners I immediately thought that if I was to agree, the work of Oscar’s Law would be part of the educational side...
Janetta Harvey Author, Blogger and Campaigner
The Year That Changed A Life
A year ago, at the beginning of Schnauzerfest week – right where we are now in fact – a little mini schnauzer called River arrived into the care of DBARC. Yet another traumatised survivor...
Violet’s Treatment Continues
A few weeks ago, Violet arrived into the care of Janet and her team at the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre. It was immediately clear that here was a dog who had suffered in...
How Schnauzerfest Changes Lives – and not just the dogs
Through Schnauzerfest big things happen for dogs saved from puppy farms. Since 2014, big sums of money have been raised, eyesight has been restored to a large number of dogs and big friendships have...
Gertie In Focus
Schnauzerfest 2018 couldn’t have come at a better time for the dogs at DBARC . Right now, led by manager Janet North, the experienced DBARC team is caring for a significant number of dogs...
Violet’s Day At The Vet
We’re in full swing now for Schnauzerfest and it’s swinging like never before! This year it’s a busy business juggling all the magical balls which make Schnauzerfest the marvel of fundraising that it’s become...
Lucy Pug Needs Our Help
Last year when DBARC took a little pug into their care it was clear that she had multiple health problems. Lucy had endured several pregnancies and arrived in a dismal state of neglect with...
Bill, Ben, Mabel & Regal
Just as we move into what’s become known in this house, as well as many others around the UK, Schnauzerfest Season the need for the huge sums this fundraising entity raises each year could...
When Three Becomes Two
I’ve just received a message about Merlin, a brave dog who I’ve written about several times since he was first rescued from a terrible breeding farm (read Merlin’s journey here.) Merlin is currently with...
Twilight Dogs
A few years ago I heard of a senior dog sanctuary in the region of France which we now call home. I’ve wanted to visit ever since but circumstances meant I never got around...