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I have talked before about our dogs. We have two Portuguese Podengos, one was a rescue and then we also have her daughter. Due to Lou Lou’s difficult start in life, she’s extremely anxious, 6 years have passed since we gave her a fresh start, but the damage had already been done. As a result of this everything scares her. …
Anyone who owns dogs will know how they quickly become important members of the family. I have had dogs for most of my life, and while sometimes my life would be easier without them, I can’t imagine our family without its furry additions. It’s so important to look after our canine friends and make sure, not only that their day …
Are you a cat person or a dog person? Although I have had both for most of my life, we are now firmly in the dog person camp. Our family has two Portuguese members, who go by the names Lily and Lou Lou and we couldn’t imagine our lives without them. As a dog owner it’s your duty to ensure …
Often, there is a natural, friendly affinity between children and dogs; so much so, that children often plead long and hard for a family pet, driving their parents almost to distraction in the process. The good news is that there are some very real advantages to allowing children to grow up in a family that has one or more dogs. …
The Dogs Trust has recently launched a dog safety campaign. The campaign was the result of a survey, which shockingly revealed that a third of parents would let their child approach a dog they don’t know and one in three children were scared of dogs. The safety of children around dogs is something I feel very strongly about. I am …
Last weekend we visited our local Dogs Trust to see, first hand, the fabulous work they do. We are a dog family and our dogs were all rescue dogs. I am a big fan of this charity as any dog that cannot be rehomed has a home for life with the Dogs Trust; unlike some other rescue centres. Our mission is to bring …
Before Baby came into our lives, I worked in a vets practice and ended up rescuing two dogs, who were destined to be put down. The dogs went everywhere with me; to the horses, to work and if I am honest they were substitute babies. So when the real baby came along, it was quite a difficult time for all …
