Taking your dog to the beach is one of summer’s greatest joys. But the ocean environment presents real risks that many pet owners overlook until it’s too late. Whether your dog is a confident swimmer or a curious first-timer, understanding water hazards before you arrive can make the difference between a fun outing and a…
Driving home from our nose work trials we came across Snoopy and Woodstock working on a building project together. You may remember Emma looked for these Snoopy houses around the Twin Cities years ago. Her first one was as IKEA. We don’t know how many she found exactly but we estimate it was twenty to…
Cassie is a 5-6-year-old female Cane Corso. She is a loyal and affectionate dog with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. Despite having a difficult start in life, Cassie has remained loving and devoted to the people she trusts. She forms very strong bonds with her family and clearly enjoys being close to…
Lyric is a medium sized crossbreed aged around four years old. Lyric fostered Norwich Norfolk. We discovered this absolute beauty queen in the Botosani public shelter when we visited in March. It’s taken a few weeks for her turn to come to arrive in the UK, she’s here now and ready for a lucky adopter…
Duncan is a medium to large crossbreed. His passport states him to be six years old but we think he is probably older, possibly eight or nine. Duncan fostered Norwich Norfolk. Duncan was rescued from a kill shelter in Romania. He has been in a private shelter since then but we are now delighted to…
Megan is a medium sized crossbreed aged around six to seven years old. Megan fostered Norwich Norfolk. If ever a dog deserves a change of luck and oodles of love it’s this one. She was found limping and starving by the side of a road in Romania. Her hip was broken and she had a…
Lol is a medium sized crossbreed aged around five years old. Lol fostered Norwich Norfolk. Lol has joined us recently from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. The first thing you need to know about him as that he ‘grins’. At first you have to look twice as it can be mistaken for a snarl…
Fern is a 7-month-old female Cross-Breed. She is a sweet and friendly young dog who enjoys being around both people and other dogs. Her affectionate and sociable personality makes her a lovely companion for a family willing to offer her a caring and secure home. After spending time living in kennels, Fern is now hoping…
You’re cracking open a bag of pistachios and your dog is giving you those eyes. It’s tempting to toss one over, but before you do, it’s worth knowing what these little nuts can actually do to your dog’s body. Pistachios are not classified as toxic to dogs in the same way grapes or xylitol are….
Macadamia nuts are one of the most dangerous foods a dog can accidentally eat. Even a small amount can trigger a rapid and alarming toxic reaction that requires immediate veterinary attention. Unlike many human foods that cause mild stomach upset, macadamia nuts produce a distinct neurological syndrome in dogs. Understanding why they are so harmful…
