My Waggy Tails_South Wales

31/08/2025

September - so it’s time to dust off your 2026 travel brochure

30/08/2025

A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint - no two are ever the same. Taking an imprint now captures a little piece of their identity forever. One day, you’ll look back at it with the same fondness you feel when you see an old paw print or photograph, a simple reminder of the bond you shared.

PS Selotape a bit of fox poo or a torn tennis ball next to the print and you’ll be well made up.

PPS
Here are some ways to turn a simple nose print into something artistic and memorable:

Watercolour Wash
Make the nose print in black ink, then paint a soft watercolour wash behind it in a colour that suits your dog’s personality (warm ochres, calm blues, playful greens).

Use the right type of ink FFS! Black water-based, washable, non-toxic ink (the same kind used for babies’ handprints) will wipe straight off with a damp cloth or baby wipe. It won’t stain fur or skin.

Avoid permanent inks, stamp pads for office use, or paints with solvents — those can be hard to remove and might irritate your dog’s skin.

Gold or Silver Leaf Accents
Apply delicate gold or silver leaf around the edges of the nose print or highlight certain ridges. It gives a timeless, heirloom quality.

Typography Overlay
Add your dog’s name in a clean serif or handwritten script just below or above the nose print, with the date in smaller type. For a playful touch, add a short phrase like “One of a Kind.”

Double Print Composition
Place the nose print above a paw print, connected with a simple inked line or heart shape, then frame the pair.

Minimalist Black & White
Keep it stark and clean - just the nose print on a crisp white page, signed with your dog’s name. Minimalism often feels the most striking.

Pet Paw Print Ink Kit | Dog Paw Print Kit | Cat Paw Print Kit
Designed for everyday use, this mess-free, compact kit includes an ink press pad and an A5 card—everything you need in a small, tidy format. The ink never touches your dog’s nose directly, meaning clean and stress-free prints.
From Oh So Precious - from £7.99

Here are a few creative ways to turn your dog’s nose print into a keepsake:

Shadow Box Display
Mount the print with a favourite photo, collar tag, or small memento inside a shadow box.

Framed Nose & Paw Set
Pair the nose print with a paw print on the same sheet, add your dog’s name and the date, and frame it as wall art.

Metal or Wood Engraving
Scan the print and have it engraved onto a charm, keyring, or wooden plaque. Some engravers can even replicate the texture.

Memory Book Page
Add the nose print to a scrapbook page with a photo of your dog at that age, jotting down a short note or funny memory.

Resin Keepsake
Seal the print inside a resin block or coaster, making it both decorative and durable.

Gift for Family
Turn the print into cards or mini-frames to give to close family who love your dog too.

26/08/2025

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26/08/2025

Is there ever a better day to roll around naked in the sunshine with your furry friend?

25/08/2025

Loving life!

31/07/2025

We are not promoting chocolate bonbons but…

08/07/2025

Super pooch

25/06/2025

We were lucky to have cared for Goldie, and to welcome him into our little family whenever his family were away.

Ironically, we mentioned his name only the other day, and it’s unbelievable to think we won’t see him again.

It was a true honour to support his rehabilitation and play a small part in his story. His family gave him a second chance at happiness, a home filled with love and patience and we know just how much that meant to him.

We still laugh, that whenever we sneeze, we half-expect him to come charging round the corner to check we’re okay. That memory will stay with us, always.

We’ll miss him enormously and remember with great fondness the time we shared with him. It’s always a privilege to witness a dog’s transformation, and he really did take that journey. It wasn’t easy for him or for you, but your care, love, collective patience and perseverance, gave him everything, even jarred arm sockets sometimes.

We’ll miss him terribly. Just as we miss Ebs. And I hope, somehow, somewhere, they’re both running around together again, creating mischief and living the good life.

I know you’ll remember him with much love and fondness as do we.

RIP big boy xx

06/06/2025

01/06/2025

Pooching about

25/05/2025

Anyone who knows us well will know how happy these photos make us. Welcome home Louie! 5.5 day walks are not that common.