Separation Anxiety in Dogs: How to Help Your Pup Feel Calm When You Leave
I am antisocial. Let’s just get that out there. I love nothing more than chilling at home with a dog I recently dog-napped from Dogs Trust and not having to set foot outside the front […]
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The Bloody Nightmare of Walking a Social Dog When You’re Not
Adopting or fostering a dog changes your life in so many ways. You adjust your routine, you sacrifice your sofa space, you resign yourself to never eating a meal in peace again. What I wasn’t […]
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What It’s Like to Be the Spare Human
There’s an unspoken tradition in our house that kicks in the second a new foster dog walks through the door: we place informal bets on who the dog will choose as their person. It’s not […]
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When the House Feels Too Quiet: Grieving Between Fosters
When a foster dog leaves, the house doesn’t just feel empty — it feels wrong. there is a silence between fosters you just cannot comprehend until you’re there. The food bowls are gone. The blankets […]
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How Do You Know When It’s Time: Saying Goodbye to a Much-Loved Dog
This is one of the hardest posts I’ve ever written, but also one of the most important. If you’ve ever loved a dog, you’ll know the joy they bring. But eventually, for many of us, […]
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Understanding the 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your Rescue Dog Feel at Home
Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding and joyous things you can do. It’s a journey filled with highs and hiccups, as I’ve experienced firsthand through fostering and adopting from Dogs Trust […]
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How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat: Tips, Warnings & What to Do in an Emergency
With the UK sunshine finally making a proper appearance, it’s tempting to take our furry friends out for longer walks and adventures. But summer heat can be sneaky and dangerous for dogs, even here in […]
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The Benefits of Probiotics for Dogs: A UK Guide for Pet Owners
Having fostered three Frenchies now, all with skin issues, I’ve become fairly familiar with the different types of medications and tips and tricks for soothing notoriously irritated Frenchie skin. However, one thing that comes up […]
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It’s Been 84 Years…. Actually It’s 3 Crazy Years As A Dog Parent!
It’s been 84 years…. Well, not exactly; it’s actually been 3 years. 3 whole years since I went from being a non-pet person to the biggest dog in the world. Well, maybe not the world […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to Pet Insurance in the UK
Have you ever found yourself asking, “What is pet insurance?” Well, let’s delve into the world of pet insurance, understand what it covers, what it doesn’t, and how to select the best plan for your […]
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