Benji and Hope

02/04/2025

🐶 Exciting News from Benji & Hope! 🐾

Guess what? We’re wagging our tails with excitement because we’re now open THREE days a week at Haslingden Market! 🎉 You can now get your paws on our delicious, tail-waggingly good dog treats every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

That’s three chances a week to spoil your four-legged bestie (and sneak in some extra belly rubs while you're at it). 🦴🐕

Pop by, say hi, and grab some treats—because happy dogs make happy humans! 🐾💛

30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Dog Mums!

Today, we celebrate the women who wake up to slobbery kisses, step in mystery puddles (hopefully just water), and consider "Did you p**p?" a normal conversation starter.

To the ones who carry treats in every pocket, share half their bed with a sprawled-out fur child, and spell out W-A-L-K to avoid immediate chaos—you’re all Rebarkable!

Enjoy your special day! May your coffee be strong, your walks be peaceful, and your pup not roll in anything suspicious.

29/03/2025

28/03/2025

🎉 Market Day is Here! Don’t Miss Out! 🎉

Get ready for a fantastic day at the market tomorrow! We’ve got an amazing lineup of stalls and activities to make your visit extra special.

🛍️ Who’s here?
🥩 R and M Cross Traditional Butchers – bringing you the best quality meats!
🐾 Benji and Hope – your go-to pet shop for all your furry friends’ needs!
🎨 Amanda’s Pop-Up – back again with beautiful Mother’s Day cards & crafty gifts!
🎁 Mimi’s Gifting Ideas – perfect for those unique and thoughtful presents!

🍽️ Food & Drinks
☕ The Coop – serving up delicious breakfast baps from 9 AM!
🌯 The Wrapshack – keeping you fed with tasty wraps from lunchtime till late!

🎶 Entertainment for Everyone!
🎵 Live music kicks off at 11 AM to get you in the mood!
🎨 Face painting & kids’ card crafting from 11:30 AM – fun for the little ones!

Come rain or shine, grab your coat and make a day of it! We can't wait to see you all there! 🌧️☀️🌈

27/03/2025

🏆🐶 BREAKING NEWS! 🐶🏆

We have a WINNER! 🎉 After fierce competition, wagging tails, and some serious puppy-dog eyes, the champion of the Haslingden Market Dog Competition has been crowned! 👑🐾

The lucky pup (and their proud human) are now the proud owners of a £30 voucher—which we assume will be spent on treats, belly rubs, and possibly a victory lap around the living room!

Huge congratulations to our furry superstar! 🐕💖 And to all the other competitors—you’re all good boys and girls in our hearts! 🐾👏

23/03/2025

"When obedience school says they're full, but you still gotta shine! ✨💃🐶

This pup took a detour into interpretive dance, and honestly, it's a masterpiece. Somebody get them a stage! 😂

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22/03/2025

Competition closed

🐶 VOTE FOR THE CUTEST PUP! 🐶

Here they are—the most adorable, fluffiest, tail-wagging superstars competing for the grand prize: a £30 voucher (which, let’s be honest, their humans will spend on treats for us).

The rules are simple: the pup with the most likes wins! So, if you see a furry face that melts your heart (or gives you puppy-dog eyes through the screen), give them a like! ❤️

Remember, behind every good dog is a human frantically asking friends, family, and distant cousins to vote. No shame in the game—may the best floof win! 🏆🐾
Winner will be announced Thursday 27th March 2025

21/03/2025

🚨 LAST DAY TO WIN TOMORROW!🚨

Benji and Hope alongside Haslingden Market have been running an epic competition, and now it’s your FINAL CHANCE to get involved! 📸🐶

How to enter:
1️⃣ Take a photo of your doggo in front of the stall.
2️⃣ Share it with Haslingden Market

The best snap wins £30 to spend on our stall!! 🛍️🐾 Will your doggo strike a pose, pull a funny face, or go full supermodel? Let’s see what they’ve got!

Get snapping—Benji and Hope are waiting! ⏳🔥

19/03/2025

🐶🐾 What a tail-wagging day at the treat stall! So many adorable doggos stopped by to visit Benji & Hope for their favourite treat—a delicious puppaccino! ☕🦴 From tiny floofs to big woofers, there were happy slurps, wagging tails, and lots of excited paws.

If your pup missed out, don’t worry—we’ll be back with more tasty treats! See you and your furry friends soon! 🐕💛

📸 Tag us in your pup pics!

19/03/2025

📸competition has opened Benji and Hope.. get down and take a picture of your dog or dogs today or Saturday for a chance to win £30 voucher🐶🐶🐶🐶
Rossendale Borough CouncilVisit Rossendale
Our 1st entry is a joint one by a very excited Bode and luno.. hope I have spelt them right🫣but they have been regulars since we opened 😃😃😃

18/03/2025

"Just me and my oversized lapdog, proving once again that personal space is overrated. 🐶😂 Pretty sure she thinks I belong to her—and honestly, she’s not wrong! Who else has a furry boss at home? 🤣🐾"

17/03/2025

Benji & Hope’s Lucky Adventure ☘️🐾

The morning sun peeked through the clouds as Benji and Hope trotted into the park, their tails wagging with excitement. Today was no ordinary day—it was St. Patrick’s Day! The air smelt of fresh grass, and a gentle breeze carried the sound of laughter and music.

“Hope, do you see that?” Benji barked, his nose twitching. In the middle of the park sat a tiny green hat, glistening in the sunlight. As they approached, a sudden p**f of golden dust filled the air!

Out popped a tiny leprechaun with a mischievous grin. “Ah, ye found me hat!” he chuckled. “As a reward, I’ll grant ye a wish.”

Hope’s ears perked up. “A wish? Oh, oh! We wish for all the pups to have the best St. Patrick’s Day ever!”

The leprechaun tipped his hat. “Done!” With another p**f, the park was suddenly filled with treats, toys, and a rainbow leading straight to a giant pot… of dog biscuits!

Benji and Hope barked with joy as dogs from all around came to play, their owners laughing and celebrating together. It was truly the luckiest day ever!

And from that day on, every St. Patrick’s Day, a little green hat would appear in the park—reminding everyone that a bit of kindness and a sprinkle of magic could make any day special.

The End. 🍀🐶💚

13/03/2025

We can't wait to see those gorgeous doggo's 😍 💕 🐾

11/03/2025

"Every time I finish eating, my dog needs proof that I didn't hold out on them. Dealer clears hands. 🃏🐶😂 "

10/03/2025

Here’s why you should feed natural treats to your doggo 🐶

1. Healthier Ingredients – Natural treats don’t have a list of ingredients that sound like a science experiment. Your dog wants chicken, not "sodium tripoly-what-now?"

2. Better Digestion – Less tummy trouble means fewer surprise "gifts" on your carpet. You’re welcome.

3. Nutritional Value – Real meat and veggies help keep your dog healthy, because a strong dog means more energy to zoom around the house at 3 AM.

4. Fewer Allergens – No weird fillers = no itchy paws, runny noses, or suspicious butt scoots across your rug.

5. Supports Dental Health – Crunching on natural treats can help clean your dog’s teeth, which means fewer toxic breath attacks when they go in for those loving face licks.

6. No Harmful Chemicals – If you wouldn’t eat something with an ingredient list longer than a legal document, why give it to your dog?

7. Better Taste – Real meat vs. artificially flavored cardboard? Your dog knows the difference and will judge you accordingly.

8. Ethical and Sustainable – A happy dog and a happy planet? Now that’s a win-win—especially if it means fewer side-eye stares from your eco-conscious neighbor.

So, ditch the mystery snacks and give your dog something real—because they’d totally do the same for you…

09/03/2025

Crufts 2025 Winner: Bow Down to Miuccia!

And the crown (or should we say, the world's fanciest dog biscuit) goes to… Miuccia! This four-year-old Whippet from Italy strutted her way to Best in Show, leaving 19,000 other pups in her perfectly poised dust.

Owner Giovanni Liguori must be over the moon—or at least handing out extra belly rubs. Meanwhile, the runner-up Tibetan Mastiff is probably still trying to figure out what just happened. And somewhere in the crowd, a Jack Russell Terrier is demanding a recount.

Congrats to Miuccia, the queen of Crufts 2025! Now, someone get this girl a treat fit for royalty.

09/03/2025

"Excuse me, hooman… but have you seen my treat? I left it right here... suspicious sniffing... and now it's GONE.

Possible suspects:
1️⃣ The wind
2️⃣ A sneaky squirrel
3️⃣ My own mouth (but I REFUSE to believe it)

Justice will be served. But first, belly rubs. 🐾🔍"