Simply Animals

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We will be sorting out some blankets and food for dogs in a rescue we are visiting over the holiday time. Perhaps if you have any  old blankets, wraps etc you don't need anymore that might make a good bed for a dog in a rescue kennel. Just worthwhile checking when they are open first before you drop things off. Have a lovely time :)

As Halloween and Fireworks night approaches do spare a thought for your animals. It seems that fireworks are not limited to just one or two evenings now and many animals are very afraid of the loud, noisy and chaotic sound of fireworks and may be very scared of bonfires..  Unless your pet is not bothered it is best to keep them inside during this time. Dogs and cats can be so afraid they can bolt and run away until they do not know where they are and cant find their way back home or even worse may start to run across roads and cause accidents to themselves and others. They can be easily injured by stray fireworks so best to keep them well away.   Its a good idea to mask the noise of the fireworks with more familiar noises from the TV or music. If you can stay inside with your pet. Make sure that they go outside to toilet before the fireworks begin and stay with them outside just in case someone suddenly decides to start them while your dog or cat is in the garden.  ...

Take a look at this gorgeous page on Pinterest of animals and birds, really beautiful photographs and pages.  Animals and Birds On Pinterest

Be careful with your pet dog. There seems to be an increasing number of pets reported missing these days. It is heart breaking when people lose a much loved pet.  Some pets are simply lost on a walk and hopefully return when thy find you or you find them! However, others are stolen. I would seriously advise keeping your dog in view if possible on all walks and not leaving your dog out side shops etc unless you can leave them with someone you trust. If your dog is in the garden do check on him frequently and make sure any back gates or entrance to the garden is fixed with a good secure lock and higher fences. Have your dog wear a tag on her collar with your name and phone number. Do not put your dogs name on the tag as it makes it easier for anyone to just call the dog, put your name instead. Seriously consider having your dog microchipped.  Also have a clear current full photograph of your dog, plus ideally one with any specifically identifying features in case he or she...

Today i want to share a beautiful, touching page about a wonderful Golden retriever dog and her compassionate loving family.  They inadvertently bought her from a puppy mill and she had every problem a puppy farm puppy could have but they loved her and stuck by her through it all and she gave them so much love and devotion.  This page will make you cry but also give you insight to the true spirit of love and devotion between a human and a dog.  Within the story of this family is also the message about puppy mills or puppy farms. Essentially Puppy Mills are a deplorable place where female dogs are made to have puppies many, many  times and male dogs are just stud machines. The parent dogs have no life, no love, no play. Often conditions (which may be hidden from the public) are terrible for the dogs. Dogs are usually not socialised-their sole purpose is to breed.  Often puppies are taken away from Mum too early, to be sold to unsuspecting families. Sadly ...

Everyone likes a puppy but there are so many older dogs in rescue as well who also deserve a home.  Could You, Would You  Adopt An Older Dog? When you think of getting a dog to add to your family do you think of a puppy or does an   older dog ever appeal to you  ? Often overlooked these oldier dogs also need loving homes. Some are pedigree, some mixed breed. Many still in very good health with many years ahead of them. What if you could make a  senior dogs  day by taking him/her home with you ? Many people have worries that if they take on an older dog, the dog may die soon, or that there will be expensive vet bills. However,while valid points vet bills can and do come along for dogs at any age. A young age does not mean good health. also with a pup there are many added costs of neutering, vaccinations, vet checks etc If you are looking for a dog take a look at this site where the benefits and considerations of older dogs are discussed in a practical and...

Amazing, beautiful and intimate portraits of animals from  award-winning UK -based photographer Tim Flach .  Please click on the link below to view gorgeous photographs of animals so close up you can feel like you are reading their gestures, body language and emotions. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2233048/Almost-human-Photographers-intimate-studio-portraits-wild-creatures-making-unnervingly-similar-gestures-us.html

Greyhounds can make wonderful pets and there are a few special considerations to make your greyhound at home, safe and warm and cosy. This covers mainly retired racing greyhounds who have not lived in a home before. it discusses beds and coats, home care, exercise, training and getting used to living in a home.  After several years of racing and earning money for their owners and giving many people happy times these greyhounds really need a loving caring home.