Ann Bausum’s book, Sergeant Stubby – How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation, is an excellent example of historical facts being told entertainingly.
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The Uffington White Horse stands proudly on White Horse hill in Oxfordshire. The formidable chalk figure can be seen from miles away. The place is full of history mixed with religious mythology.
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Marking the first year since we adopted Pequi, I thought it would be nice to tell you more about the shelter where we found her. Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA) shelter is run by volunteers and is situated in the picturesque valley of Loulé, Algarve, Portugal.
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Woodchester Park is situated in Nympsfield, a serene village in Gloucestershire. The park is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public.
The beautiful, forested valley is home to many buildings, including the Woodchester Mansion, and within the woodland, you will find the old Boat House.
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Reading the story of Olive and Mabel was a joy. The author, Scottish sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, managed to strike the perfect balance of heartwarming stories and humour.
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We first went to this area when our dog walker accidentally let Pequi’s lead slip, and she bolted. It took us over two hours to find her again! But that is a story for another post. This post is about a lovely, short Sunday dog walk from East Hagbourne to Upton.
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Decoding Dogs: Inside the Canine Mind is a great audiobook. If you are interested in knowing more about your dog’s mind, this book will give a fantastic insight into various research findings on canine cognition.
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We went to Woodstock today for our weekend hike. More specifically, we went to Blenheim Palace park. It was a genuinely great dog friendly walk in Oxfordshire and the first easy hike documented in the blog.
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This is my first book review on the blog, and I think I picked a great first one!
Every day people bring dogs into their homes. Whether it is a new puppy bought from a breeder or a dog adopted from a shelter, millions of dogs are included as new additions to families across the UK.
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Dog fields are a great way to exercise your four-legged friends off lead in a safe space. Especially if you don’t have a big garden, dog fields are an affordable way to get your dogs exercised in a vast but protected area dedicated to you and your dogs.
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