Muddy Paws; Poems for Dog Lovers by Kate Hanford Muddy Paws is a small collection of poems about dogs written by me and available as an ebook on Amazon. From the heartache of losing a beloved friend to the plight of the rescue dog and all the fun of owning a new puppy. "Some Will... Continue Reading →
I always sing How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? to my dogs. My grandma used to sing it to us all the time, but I could never remember the words. I was surprised that it was recorded back in 1953 which is way before I was born. Does anyone remember it? I always wanted... Continue Reading →
A puppy born to the dangers of street life. A woman in trouble. An unbreakable bond. A Ukrainian street dog is rescued from certain death by an expat family. As he travels to new countries with them a darkness grows and he finds himself narrating more than just his story. More than a dog story.... Continue Reading →
How do I Stop my Dog from Barking? I seem to spend half my life asking my mini dachshund to shut up! I know it's natural for dogs to bark and they are worth their weight in gold as burglar alarms but Darcy seems to think he is solely responsible for our protection at all times. I... Continue Reading →
Finding a Friend by Carol Thomas When Little Pup finds himself at the shelter, he doesn’t know quite what to do. Big dogs all around, feeling lost and alone, Little Pup needs a friend… but who? My Review A charming little storybook about a small puppy in kennels who is too afraid to come out... Continue Reading →
Who Rescued Who? Dog Rescue Yesterday I received a phone call from the lady who adopted my first ever foster dog, Misty, who is on the right in the picture. She just rang me for a chat, an update and to see how I was, how lovely is that? It's been six years since I started... Continue Reading →
I'm just mad about dogs...all dogs, every breed, and size, I often spend my time daydreaming of all the dogs I would like to have in my life, one way or the other. It is not a practical bucket list but an idealistic one. So, there are no exceptions. I would love it if... Continue Reading →
It's approaching two years since Darcy came to stay with us. Sometimes I feel like my training fell upon deaf ears, which anyone with a dachshund will experience on a day-to-day basis. Ask them to stop barking at next doors cat for the umpteenth time and they happily ignore you, but one creak of the... Continue Reading →
All About Fostering Rescue Dogs. Before Darcy I fostered dogs for a rescue, giving them a home and a full assessment. I was then able to make sure that the perfect home could be found. Many dogs passed through, one stayed for nine months but some just three weeks. The cute ones were... Continue Reading →