Hair Of The Dog Harmston

15/07/2024

03/07/2024

A big thank you to Murphy and Rosie’s PAWrents for the lovely flowers. So kind of you. 🙏❤️🌻🌻🌻🐾🐾🐾🐾

18/06/2024

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16/06/2024

Love Pawdinary products ….especially Mother Fluffer shampoo! 🐩 ❤️🐾

11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day!! 🐾 Extra cuddles and treats for your best little buddies. ❤️

Love Donna Ashworth. What she says here is on point ❤️🐶🐾

I never ever wanted dogs. We grew up ‘cat people’ and dogs just seemed to be too much to me. Too smelly, too wet and muddy, too needy. Cats kind of made you feel inferior, they were aloof, cool and independent and I liked that back then (that’s who I was ‘trying to be’😬).

My husband is very much a dog person, and after a few years rescuing puppies and kittens abroad (long story) and getting a small glimmer of what it could be like, I finally gave in and we got Dave.

Guys, WHAT WAS I WAITING FOR. Dave was followed by Brian (my insistence) because it very quickly became clear to me that having a dog was going to change everything. And some of those things needed to change….

Now my once picture-perfect house probably smells on wet days, and I couldn’t be happier about that. My floor is always a little muddy as the boys patter in and out to the garden - I never look down - except when it’s floor cleaning day. We can no longer have nice white sheets on our bed because you guessed it, the dogs are always on it with us.

It took a while but getting dogs made me realise that some things were being prioritised wrongly.

Too busy? Not a thing - the dogs need cuddled, when they need cuddled.
Stressed out? Call the dogs and bury your face in their sweet little heads and your stress will dissipate rapidly.
Stuck in a perfectionist cycle? That will soon get knocked out of the park with a muddy mate around.
Feeling low? Pick up the lead and let Mother Nature heal you.

Yes they bark at anything with four legs on TV, and our lovely postwomen (who now carries treats). Yes you will never eat in private ever again. Yes they need a lot of looking after (which changes your perspective from ‘inward’ to ‘outward’ and automatically gets you out of your own way) and yes they are costly, time-consuming and will absolutely break your heart into smithereens when it’s their time to go.

But they teach you so much, these little furry friends. They teach you acceptance, utter ‘in the moment-ness’ and how to joy-seek. They love you like no one else can and they adore you for the simple fact that you are you.

It is soul-nurturing, life-giving friendship, without words.
And it will heal parts of you you didn’t know were broken.

And when they are called to the big rainbow bridge in the sky, they will remind you, in their own way, that you must not stop loving like this ever again.

It is a tap that cannot be turned off once it is on.

There is not a day that goes by where I don't give thanks for my dogs. And if I pass one on the street, I am instantly delighted and in a better mood.

They were sent to us, to teach us ‘how’.
Of this I have no doubt.

Happy Day of the dog y’all.
Give them a cuddle from me.

Donna x

My book ‘loss’ contains a poem called ‘rainbow bridge’ which may help with grieving your pet, my love to all ❤️
X

05/04/2024

Lovely surprise at the pub….PUPPIES!!!!! 🥰 Three babies left …….i neeeeed one!!! 🥰❤️🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating all of the strong, independent women supporting each other Every.Single.Day of the year!!! ❤️🐾

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your beautiful angels in fur coats! Here’s a love heart from the Red Arrows ❤️🐾

26/08/2023

International Dog Day is a special celebration of all dogs around the world and the companionship and loyalty that they show to us. Dogs truly are ‘man’s best friend’, and International Dog Day is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what these special animals do to keep us safe, guide us, and bring us joy. If you think about all the roles our furry friends play in our communities, it really is quite incredible! They have quite remarkable abilities, often sacrificing their own safety to selflessly protect the most vulnerable in our society. They work with law enforcement, emergency services, the army, and individuals that may need additional help, like those who are partially sighted or who need extra support. Not to mention, they consistently show us unconditional love and unending comfort, and brighten up our ‘ruff’ days with their waggy tails and goofy smiles. They’re not only super cute, but they’re extremely useful, and humans and dogs have a long and special relationship that has evolved over thousands of years of cooperation, trust, and kinship.

International Dog Day raises awareness, too, of the significance of rescuing our furry friends, as there are so many dogs in the world that are in need of a stable home, and a loving family. The day can act as a gentle reminder for us to try and help these exceptional animals where we can. Sadly, many rescue centres and dog shelters are fit to burst with abandoned dogs, often for reasons through no fault of their own. Although it’s not a decision to be taken lightly - pups, and training and looking after a ‘new best friend’ can be a lot of work! - rescuing instead of buying from a breeder can be so, so rewarding.
Give your best friends extra attention today. ❤️🐾🐩🐶

10/08/2023

Making friends with the beautiful dogs in Monterey yesterday. This area is dog heaven…..one was actually wearing sunglasses 🕶️ 🤣
Absolutely love this special place ❤️😎

16/06/2023

Annual SEP. Every. Single. Time. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I need a Pawgarita! 🙃🐾

29/03/2023

I always say that dogs are a great judge of character ❤️ What a wonderful human he was and always a true advocate for the underDOG🐶
Crew loved him too and he was always a huge supporter in times of trouble.
“They come down that aisle dragging that trolley like it’s a fashion accessory”. 😉
RIP Paul, you shall be sorely missed…..especially by the dogs 😢🙏🐾

10/03/2023

Missing my little angel today as it’s her birthday and I’m away with work until tomorrow 😢 11 years old…..how did that happen? She was an extremely nervous rescue dog who very quickly became Dolly the Diva and wrapped us around her little paws. She may be little but she is fierce.🥰Her favourite things are boats, beaches and most of all, her beds! Beds all over the house 🙃 See you tomorrow my special girl ❤️🐶🐾🐾🐾

25/02/2023

Had the best time on my work trip to Jo’Burg 🙏 Dom Pedros and wine! Work hard - play hard! 😇❤️🐾

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of our lives…Our dogs! 😁❤️🐾

02/01/2023

Happy New Year everyone! 🥂 Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2023. Give your four legged family members a big hug from me! 🥰🐾

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a pawsome time with your friends and family 🐾 I’m off to Heathrow as I have 469 guests for dinner in the metal tube in the sky. Thank you to each and every one of you for your patience and flexibility in the last few months when I had to go back on to my old contract with more hours. It’s been a struggle 🙈
Sending love ❤️🎅🏼🎄🐶🐾

18/11/2022

Had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous Kim Cattrall (Samantha from SATC) on my LA flight. Such a lovely down to earth lady and a fellow dog lover. 🐩 🐶🐾❤️

30/10/2022

Indeed! 🙈 Happy Halloween 👻 🎃

17/10/2022

First one since Covid. Road closed and an es**rt to their hotel. 🙏 Just amazing….even the dogs get involved! 🐾 If you haven’t heard of Dreamflight, check them out on Facebook 🙏❤️🐶🐾 Dreamflight is an amazing charity that changes young lives
through taking children with a serious illness or
disability, without their parents, on the holiday of a
lifetime to Orlando, Florida.
Each October, 192 children from across the UK come
together to board Dreamflight's privately-hired aircraft
to Orlando. Parents are not allowed, but instead a huge
volunteer team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and
other helpers look after the children for 10 days.
Volunteers and supporters fundraise for the charity
year-round, in order to make the trip happen.
Dreamflight is not just a holiday; it does something that
medicine can't. The children get the opportunity to
discover independence, confidence, and a whole new
outlook on life. Often for the first time, they realise that
they are not the odd one out. They gain perspective and
experience things that they never thought possible.❤️

10/10/2022

2am landing into Washington this morning feeling extremely sleepy, but when this beauty rushes towards you to say hello, what can you do?……21 others left waiting to get to the hotel for a sleep whilst we fuss over him! 😊 Angel in a fur coat! 😇❤️🐾

30/09/2022

Cannot believe it’s almost Howl ‘o’ween month already 😱 As always, a free, spooky bandana for my little buddies. ❤️🐾 🎃 👻

26/09/2022

Huge congratulations to Groom Team England who got first place in the World Championships in Belgium! 🙌🏼🐾👏

08/09/2022

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