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Hounds on the Heath 2016

13^th July2016

Hounds on the Heath, taken by Pet Pride Photography. On Sunday morning, Mookie and I were awoken with a bath, which could only mean one thing: we were heading somewhere special! Hounds on the Heath was on our agenda for the day. The annual dog-travagant event (previously called Hyde Bark) is run by The Mayhew Animal Home, the

Mookie's Story

11^th May2016

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We met Mookie completely by chance...but isn't that how all the best friendships begin!? It was March 2016, and Josanne and Richard were thinking about adopting a brother or sister for me. Knowing how much deaf dogs, and staffies in particular, struggle to find a home, their search criteria was pretty specific! So off we went to Bristol

A Week in Scotland

29^th February2016

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Wondering what adventures I've been getting stuck into over the past week? Digging my paws into Scottish soil - that's what! Here's all the gossip... Revealing my inner daredevil. I loved where we stayed - because there was an entire woodland on our doorstep! Exploring Scotland's woodlands. We stayed in a converted barn on the Finlaystone Country Estate,

Living With a Deaf Dog

11^th January2016

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I’m a deaf dog. It’s likely I was born deaf, as many white dogs are due to underdeveloped pigmentation within our ears. However, any dog can become deaf due to illness, accidents, and old age. This article highlights some useful tips for living with a deaf dog. We understand sign language. Deaf dogs learn in the same way

Doggy Christmas Party

30^th December2015

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I had such a fun Christmas with my furry friends from dog training school when we all gathered for a festive day of games, competitions, and prizes galore! The event was put on by Rachel Worley and her team from Pet Dog Behaviour, with about 30 of us dogs in attendance. We started out with pictures around the

Watch Me on London Live TV

23^th December2015

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From the shelter to the red carpet...watch me on London Live TV. JANUARY 2015 This first video was filmed back in January 2015 when I had been in kennels for two months. You can see me learning doggy sign language with Eric and meet some of the other special animals taken in by The Mayhew Animal Home, including

My First Holiday

18^th December2015

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I've just returned from my first holiday - a four-day break in the Cotswolds. We stayed in the medieval guesthouse at Polesworth Abbey, called The Porter's Lodge. Built in 1340, and retaining many of its original features, the property is incredibly atmospheric - and so dog-friendly! DAY ONE On the first day of our holiday, we stayed local,

My Story

12^th December2015

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Every rescue animal has their own story to tell, and mine is rather remarkable. It starts in November 2014 when I was found abandoned on the streets of London, terrified and confused. I was just two years old. I was taken to a council pound and given seven days to be reclaimed but nobody came for me. Most

Tinsel & Tails 2015

06^th December2015

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Earlier this week, I attended Tinsel & Tails 2015, the party of the year. Tinsel & Tails is The Mayhew Animal Home's annual extravaganza, serving to celebrate the charity's triumphs throughout the year and to raise funds for the year ahead. 2015's affair was held at The Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden and I made a grand entrance.

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