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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm

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30/08/2024

Woof, it's National Dog Day 🐶

You know what that means: wagging tails and sloppy kisses all day long!

And why not celebrate your furry friend further today with an extra treat?

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28/08/2024

Fun for hours getting the ball out of the monster's tummy...

26/08/2024

Whew what a week this one always is in town!

Ruth & Foxy are in the shop to welcome you until 2pm today... then we have our usual opening hours until the Hop Festival Weekend where we are open 9-1 on the Saturday and 10-2 on the Sunday.

Please please be sensible this weekend with your four pawed friends; we absolutely stand by you knowing your dog best and how they feel about loud music etc - but please consider how crowded the town centre can get and the risk of paws being stood on and dogs being tripped over, and just how overwhelming being surrounded by so many knees must be!

25/08/2024

Many thanks to everybody that braved yesterdays monsoons to help celebrate 10 years of Ollie Bongo's Pet Essentials , thank you for the wonderful gifts and all the support that you have shown us over the years .It was great to see you all , far too many to list !
great to see all the dogs from Ollie's K9 services , nice to have Hogwinkles Faversham with us.

Thanks to those that donated to our Kelpie Welfare (rescue) UK Collection pot ,
Special thanks to Ruth Deborah Taylor for the cakes , treats and decorating the shop , thanks to Liz Hopkins and Jean for all the hard work yesterday .
Lastly special thanks to Ollie Bongo for being the inspiration .

Open today 10 till 2

23/08/2024

Please read Finn's story , he desperately needs a forever home and has the potential to be an amazing dog , we know the kelpie breed well as our Jacko is a kelpie ,we wish we could could help more , but with a diva collie and our Kelpie Jacko it's just a little too much at the moment .
At our anniversary pawty tomorrow we will be raising funds and will talk to anyone about the amazing work that Kelpie Welfare (rescue) UK do , please try to help this special lad and we are sure you and Finn will never look back !

A sad announcement and a plea for help 🙏
Last week we sadly saw our Fantasctic Mr Finn being returned to us. Like his lovely owners and the ones before that, we are absolutely devastated for him but there are still some issues that he is still struggling with and that need to be sorted out, it was the best decision for all concerned.
I am really hoping we can get Finn to where he needs to be but I am finding it very difficult with so many dogs in kennels long term and not being able to function efficiently due to a really lengthy and bad bout of sciatica on top of my other debilitating health issues. Next week we should start work with our trainer but Finn is really struggling with not having enough to do in kennels.
He’s an exceptionally busy boy that needs a fine balance of physical and mental activity but also quality rest, which just isn’t happening in kennels as he’s finding it stressful. Finn can be claustrophobic and panics within an enclosed space which causes him to resource guard. This can be with anything he feels is important to him his space, the car, food, person etc. He can escalate very quickly, has subtle warnings and he has bitten frequently.
He is a very intelligent and loving boy and has a wicked sense of humour but finds it very difficult to trust, especially if someone is apprehensive and nervous of him, which can cause a very tense chain of events. I realise this is painting a very dark picture of Finn but whoever takes him on must go into this with their eyes open and a plan.
Finn needs a saviour, a highly experienced person who is confident, patient, understanding and kind. Someone who will give Finn a job to do and who will work on his fears. We know 100% that this is achievable because he became extremely happy and settled when he was in foster with Jem for all those months last year.
He needs to stay with that special person forever because I’m not sure he could stand yet another move. He has been a Kelpie Welfare dog since he was 9 months old, if you include his breeder, owners, foster carers and kennels then he has moved homes 9 times, this is too much and not suprising that it has eroded his trust. I want to make it clear that this is nobody’s fault and some dogs can cope better than others, but it has to stop before he’s beyond repair and he gives up on humans all together.
I’m appealing to anyone out there who is up to the job and wants to take on a project dog, Finn needs you!! For his one big problem (resource guarding) he has a dozen wonderful qualities. With the right person he will become an incredible dog that is capable of great things, he just needs some very clear boundaries and a handler who is experienced with resource guarding. He cannot stay in kennels forever so we are praying for a miracle 😕🙏
Please contact Kelpie Welfare UK if you can help. The original post can also be shared from this page.

21/08/2024

Foxy is enthusiastically helping to unpack a new toy delivery...don't miss out on a Cabbage Pig!

21/08/2024

The window dogs are getting ready for our Birthday Bash on Saturday...are you?!

17/08/2024

Woohoo! Just one more week until we can finally celebrate our birthday!

Sooooo excited for all the games....including a small ball pit for the doggies to play lucky dip!

Stay tuned in to see what other fun things are a part of our celebrations...

16/08/2024

It is an absolute joy to be selling these cute "I ❤ my {dog breed}" bowls on behalf of Hogwinkles Faversham ....pop down and grab your favourite for just £2.99 straight into the hedgehog pot!

15/08/2024

We have some new additions to the cat toys... I can't decide which one I love the most!

15/08/2024

Hooray! The Cotswold RAW has arrived! It's ready and waiting for y'all that have been asking us for updates...we have PLENTY of the Wild in kilos for those of you that have been asking...we do our best to deliver when you ask 😉

14/08/2024

We had a little visitor today called Rosie. She had a lovely play with Foxy; and then after burning off some energy Foxy started teaching Rosie how to sit and get one of our own utterly awesome Poultry treats!

Well Done Rosie! You did fabulous sitting 😃

Don't forget that we sell our Poultry Training Treats loose for those times when you just want a few.

14/08/2024

Whoooaaaaaa look at all those choices!
Frozzys were finally back in stock.....so we got a bit overexcited with the add to basket button....and now we have Original, Honey & Banana, Blueberry, and Strawberry Frozzys!

We have managed to get a hold of the very last case of Doggy Doggy Yum Yum banana and Peanut butter...and we still have a handful of other frozen treats.

Purrrrrfect in this weather for a cool down and to stop those puppy dog eyes from guilting you into sharing your cornetto!

14/08/2024

Just 10 days until our 10th Birthday Bash!!! We are confident that you will have so much more fun than this! (Did we mention the ball pit lucky dip for dogs that is happening?)

Don't forget to comment or send us photos of your pets that can't come out to join the party to enter the virtual pet show!

13/08/2024

...not just for dogs! Ruth much prefers a cool mat to a fan in this heat!
No need to find space in your fridge or freezer....ready for use straight out the box, just arrange flat and flop on top for gentle cooling and reduction of body heat 🥵

13/08/2024

Fed up of battling the roadworks?

Want a 12kg sack of dog food but can't get it home?

Need cat litter and already overloaded with shopping?

Pop in, send a message, or give the shop a call...and we will send Kev to you on thursday morning to deliver anything you desire from the shop!

12/08/2024

We'll be back 9am tomorrow (Tuesday)

12/08/2024

Don't forget to fill up lots of water dishes to go out with the bird feeders...and even if you don't have a bird feeder!
Water is so important for all the wildlife in the long hot days as everything dries out...

12/08/2024

There's no denying that it's hot today! So can I recommend a cooling bandanna.... simply soak and scrunch in water, and use the velcro tabs to secure around your dogs neck...or if they are proper fidgety and don't like something round their necks, or are too small for one to stay on...wrap it around their tummy (when walking it's especially useful to pop it under the harness to help it not fall off!).

Stay hydrated and alert to the signs of heat exhaustion - in humans as well as pets...

But you can spot signs of overheating before it becomes harmful. You know your dog better than anyone.

Are they breathing more heavily than usual?
Do they have less energy?
Are they less playful than normal?
Are they panting more?
Are they stumbling or laying down?
If so, they could be starting to get too hot. Stop moving, give them water and find shade. Keep an eye on them until they're recovered.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/dogs/health/hotwalks

12/08/2024

All Flavours are baaaaaack!

Simply perfect little treats for training and saying "hey, I'm home, I love you"

Alpha Spirit

11/08/2024

Sunday...a day to rest and enjoy time and food with family and friends... so why not grab something to keep fido busy while you all enjoy a pub lunch (after all who wants to cook in this heat!)

10/08/2024

Due to unforeseen events we are closing at 3pm today....see you tomorrow at 10am!

10/08/2024

Saturdays were always the day the hamster cage was cleaned when I was growing up...do pop in if you're in need of some small animal safe disinfectant, or some bribery to keep the small animals out of mischief for a while 😉

10/08/2024

Two weeks until our 10th Birthday Celebrations...and entries are now open for a virtual pet show... just cuz cats and rabbits don't like to come for a long walk to the shop doesn't mean that they miss the fun!

If you'd like to enter then please choose your pets best photo and drop it in the comments!

We will do a post with all entrants going live on our Birthday Weekend and let the public judge and vote for the winner

09/08/2024

Do you have a door that you want to prop open to get a nice breeze through your home?
Then why not pop down and grab one of our limited edition Dog Door Stops?

Such a cute, and deceptively soft whilst weighty, choice that won't have you swearing when you stub your toe on it!

09/08/2024

We recognize the struggle some of y'all have between the fancy scented p**p bags...and the convenience of a GIANT roll to grab a couple from as you head out the door with fido......

We listened and have a solution for you..... a *scented GIANT roll*

08/08/2024

Fresh from the Ollie B honey tree !
what a clever collie he is !
Faversham Honey
available in store now

08/08/2024

Special visit today from the most pawsome cuties....I'm sure they were all plotting together as the dogs of Ollie Bongo's and the best ways to celebrate at our Birthday Bash.... after all what do the humans know?!

08/08/2024

We've had a bit of a shuffle around...in this heat your dog may not want to get all snuggly in a bed...but a nice mat is still fab for increasing comfort without overheating...there are a couple more sizes upstairs; and we have many many more beds upstairs

Address

11 Market Place
Faversham
ME137AG

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	10:30am - 2:30pm

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+441795530222

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Ollie is a 19 year old blue and white welsh collie. Ollie was taken to the vets years ago as a pup to be put to sleep after children antagonised him whilst he was hiding from fireworks, unfortunately he bit one of them! Luckily for us all, the nurse on duty felt sorry for the poor little pup and 'kidnapped' him, taking him to Butterstone kennels. Ollie stayed at the kennels for many years, rarely leaving his block until a young lad came to help out at the kennels. The lad's parents had collies and when they heard of Ollie's plight they took pity on him, deciding to visit him weekly and take him out.

This carried on for around a year until the kennels owner sadly died. Ollie's future was yet again in doubt as many people thought he was not be suitable for rehoming. The lad's parent's worked tirelessly to teach Ollie to adapt to civilian life, and in August 2011 Ollie came home to Faversham to live with his brothers Joey, Gino and Harry.