Labrador Welfare

02/11/2024

After the glorious sunshine we’ve all had this last week, we might be on a sticky wicket on the weather front from here on in, but someone who doesn’t mind what the weather man says is this little sunbeam who can bank on having a ball whatever the weather holds in store as he’s celebrating his 3rd birthday today!

Only 13 months old when he came into our care after his owner’s world was turned upside down a couple of years ago, Cody found himself needing a new home to call his own where he’d get the time and attention he deserved. We could see he needed a little training but this lovely lad definitely had all the makings of a real star player – all he needed was someone to play ball with and a family who’d help him achieve his goals.

A beautiful boy for whom, back then, life was still a game, Cody had a few life lessons to learn so having the right teacher was always going to be a game-changer for him and we knew just the chap for the job! We set Cody up with a playdate at kennels with someone who knows all about the beautiful game and after a team talk and kickaround with a round bouncy thing, he was signed up to join a top-flight team and headed off to new home turf where he and team mate Frankie have been having an absolute ball ever since!

Almost 2 years on and doggy bags well and truly unpacked, it seems Frankie’s covered a lot of ground teaching Cody all kinds of everything – including a few of the oldest ‘naughty’ tricks in the doggy book! We did wonder if we needed to open the transfer window when we heard Cody was packing his bags again but the red card came out to that idea and it was green for go for Cody who, according to the latest post-match report, was heading off with Frankie and the rest of the Home Team who’ve just moved the goal posts and are ready for a team time out having all just nicely settled into their new home ground! Here’s what the Head Coach told us:

“The boys are really well & settled in our new home, so much so Cody is a really big boy now & sleeps downstairs with Frankie at night (yipeee 😴 we won’t miss his snoring 😂). We have patio doors now which he loves, especially when it’s sunny - he lays in front of them & does his favourite hobby ….topping his tan up while he sleeps. Frankie is mischievous as always, but Cody doesn’t get involved, instead he will sit, look at Frankie & then at us as though to say “have you seen what he’s doing now, it’s nothing to do with me!”😂😂 The look on his face is hilarious & if he could shake his head in disgust he would!

We’ve said it before but Cody is the equivalent of a human teenager; he sulks, he answers back, he loves food, he lays about all day, he has a few ‘fights’ with his brother, but most of all…….he loves his sleep. He has so much character it’s unreal 😂’

For a little lad who’s grown up fast, it sounds like Cody’s on target to be on the Nice not Naughty List so he can look forward to some extra nice treats in his Santa Paws sack this year. The good boy he is now is all down to his management team who spotted a star in the making and, with a little help from Frankie, have really brought out Cody’s star quality to help him become the little star he was always born to be.

Living their best life is the name of the game for our dogs and it’s always a treat for us to see them enjoying Labrador life as it’s meant to be lived. From where we’re sitting, we think it’s safe to say that Cody won’t be getting the Golden Boot any time soon – he’s too busy having an absolute ball with Frankie and nothing but THE very best match of the day – every single day of the year!

Happy Birthday Cody – we know you’ll be on top of your game (as well as the sofa!) on your special day! 🥰🐾

01/11/2024

It’s that time of year when everyone’s guaranteed to get their weekend off to a banging start but if Bonfire Night doesn’t light yours or your dog’s fire, tune in to Pet Classics on Classic FM between 5pm and 9pm on Saturday 2nd and Tuesday 5th November for an evening of soothing classical music which might help the evenings go by in a flash. 🥰🐾

For the pets and owners who find fireworks season distressing, try our radio sanctuary: Classic FM’s Pet Classics. 🐾

On Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 November from 5-9pm, join us for soothing classical music and practical tips from RSPCA (England & Wales).

Just tell your smart speaker to “play Classic FM” or listen on . 🎶

01/11/2024

We’re not ones for partying on a school night but school’s out for the weekend in a little while and someone who’ll be partying like there’s no tomorrow is this sassy miss who’ll be spending her day celebrating as she’s turning 3 today!

Originally called Clover, she was lucky in love but not so lucky in a former life when, only 9 months old, her life changed forever as a life-changing experience for her owner meant she was missing out on all the little experiences a young lady lab like her needs to know about. Waiting in the wings was a family with the know how to give her the 5-star life she deserved and, thanks to the life experience she’s gained with them, Clover’s turned over a new leaf and is positively blooming since she got a new name to go with her fab new life!

Now called Cassy and happily settled, she’s top of the class when it comes to sass as she’s got her family well and truly wrapped around her paws. From what we know she’s not only got them under the table in her new home – but thinks nothing of putting them up on the best seat in the house and getting cosied up with her BFF Walter too! A girl who had some growing up to do after a somewhat sheltered life, Cassy was a little wet behind the ears when she first went home. We know she’s been making a splash rocking the wet look on the soggy doggy days out that she loves but, from what she’s told us in her latest update, it seems she’ll be in the mood for dancing tonight and there’ll be sparks flying with her boogie buddy who might have been thinking her River Dance was a flash in the pan until he sees her Flash Dance as … nobody does flashy disco dance moves quite like Cassy can! Here’s what she told us:

“Hiya - Cassy here checking in on my 3rd birthday. Can you believe I’ve had 3 birthdays now since you found my dream home and I turned into a princess lab!

I have my own hoomans and everything! I sleep on a lovely king size bed and, if they are good, I let my hoomans (mum & dad) and my brother (Walter) share with me too! Aren’t they lucky!

Anyway … back to me! Reaching 3, mum says that’s my 21st in hooman years so I need to get my party head on and have some kitchen disco dance moves ready!! My Walter is 3 in November too (I’m 2 weeks older and it means I’m the boss) so we get to celebrate twice!

I’m just hoping the fireworks in November aren’t too bad as I’m very scared when it comes to them! Mum has bought me a thunder jacket to wear but to be honest, I don’t know what is worse!!! If any of my lab welfare crew have any hints or tips to get me past bonfire night and NYE, mum says please can you advise her! It makes my hoomans sad to see me so scared!!

Anyway, I’m off to open my prezzies and remind my Walter that I’m 3 and he isn’t 😂🐾”

Little party animal that she is, we know Cassy doesn’t need any tips to ensure she’s bang on target for a fab time today and she’ll be the belle of the glitter ball at her own kitchen disco later on - especially if her handsome little dance partner Walter has anything to do with it – if he has his way, they’ll be dancing the night away until dawn! Whichever way you look at it, Cassy’s in for a banging time today but we’ve tipped a nod and a wink to her Party Planners so Cassy can enjoy a cosy, quiet-ish Bonfire night in curled up with the ones she loves and hopefully it’ll go with much less of a bang.

Happy birthday Cassy – life’s a gift and we know you’ll be having a ball unwrapping all yours has to offer on your special day! 🥰🐾

01/11/2024

The heat will be on in a few days’ time and it’s likely many of our four-legged friends will be hoping Bonfire Night doesn’t go with too much of a bang but, as we turn the page on this year’s calendar it’s fab to see a boy who always looks hot to trot with his paws up in front of the fire making sure it works as we head towards chillier November nights!

7-year old Messi hasn’t put a paw wrong since he went home a little over 2 years ago where he’s proved to be a boy who prefers to live life sunny side up after his life before Labrador Welfare saw him cooped up inside all day long and not getting much time out. If he could he’d be one of those mad dogs who goes out to sizzle in the mid-day sun but, at this time of year, home’s where his heart is when the sun goes down and he’s content to toast himself in front of the fire … at least until he’s half-baked!

It’s always a treat for us to feast our eyes on this beautiful boy BUT if you’re hoping to treat yourself (or someone else) to the eye-watering line up of labs on our calendar for 2025, you’ll need to be quick off the mark now. Blink and you’ll miss them as stocks are running low so if you don’t want to miss out on a real treat, head over to our website and get your order in on the link below as our 2025 calendars are doing a pretty good disappearing act and they’ll be gone in less than the blink of an eye! 🥰🐾

https://www.labradorwelfare.org/LabradorWelfare/LW%20Site%20Pages/General/2025calendar.html

31/10/2024

It’s late in the day but never too late to give a little shout out to a boy who’s celebrating a special day and looking forward to his golden years.

Happy birthday Buddy - we can see you’ve been busy having your cake and eating it on your special day! 🥰🐾

31/10/2024

***SAVE THE DATE***

Who else could get Hallowe’en off to such a spook-tacular start but our resident little beach bum, Bracken! Devilishly handsome, he’s come on in leaps and bounds since finding his happy place back in 2020 and, for a boy who failed working dog school, he’s worked really hard to come top of the class after learning just about every trick in the book when it comes to getting a few extra treats!

His family will tell you he can sometimes be a little devil in disguise but we know he’s not the only one as one of our more mischievous volunteers who’s got a few tricks up their own sleeve has been busy cooking something up to help us support dogs in our care like Bracken once was until …. he did a disappearing act and landed, as if by magic, in a home where he now helps things to mysteriously disappear!

Volunteer Kayla knows that we need more than fresh air to work our magic in caring for dogs patiently waiting for us to put a new roof over their heads which is why she and her helpers will be taking a leaf out of Bracken’s Bumper Book of Tricks and setting their stall out from 10am to 4pm at COOKES PET SUPPLIES in BARNSLEY (S71) on SATURDAY, 02 NOVEMBER 2024 to raise funds for dogs in our care with all kinds of lovely treats!

We'd like to thank Cookes (Barnsley branch) for supporting us and, if you’re out and about doing your doggy shopping at Cookes Pet Supplies in BARNSLEY on Saturday, please do pop and say hi to Kayla & Co who’ll be in store. If you fancy making a little magic happen for our curent four-legged friends, trying your luck on the table top tombola should do the trick as …you’ll be helping to conjure up a few magical moments for every one of them and you might just bag your dog some scrummy stuff and perhaps a little treat for yourself!

Happy Howl-o-een! 🥰🐾🎃

30/10/2024

What better way is there to kickstart the day than with a smile on your face and who could fail to smile at seeing this gorgeous girl looking like the cat that got the cream after landing at Destination Home a couple of weeks ago where she’s already bagged herself the best seat in the house and … she’s living the doggy dream!

Owned from a pup by a totally devoted owner, Bella had been used to the good life in a dream of a home before she found her way to us at Labrador Welfare last month. A much-loved girl, 3-year old Bella definitely benefited from the happy life she shared with an owner who adored and cherished every moment spent with her. It was the saddest of days when we learned they’d been diagnosed with a potentially life-limiting illness, and knowing time might not be on their side, we didn’t waste a second when we were asked to help find Bella a home with new owners who’d make every second count and ensure that her future would be happy and bright.

We’re a couple of weeks in now and, from what’s landed in our doggy mail bag, we’d say Bella’s landed on all four paws and lapping it up in a home where her lovely new family’s life revolves around her and the Law of The Paw Bella’s laid down! Here’s what we read:

“Bella has been a breath of fresh air and has settled in since day one. She has her own armchair and a special egg cup for her drink of tea.

As with most Labs, she loves her food, treats, tennis balls and getting wet. She likes cuddles and television in the evening - particularly cricket and dog programmes. Bella loves people and other dogs as well!”

There’s nothing not to love about life for Bella who’s living it up in her new home and definitely living up to her name. Looking at her here, it’s safe to say she won’t be moving any time soon as she’s got her doggy bag and balls proper unpacked – for her it’s a case of a place for everything and everything (including her) in its place! We couldn’t be more pleased to see this gorgeous girl with her paws up in her happy place and finding out love’s just as good second time around - she’s in for a very long stretch with a family who are all in it for the love of a dog who loves the good life!

Welcome to the Labrador Welfare family Bella! 🥰🐾

29/10/2024

Every rehoming organisation’s mantra is always but how many of you knew that, if you’re within a 30 mile or so radius of Sheffield, have a Pets Club card and shop till you drop in store at Pets at Home, selecting Labrador Welfare as your charity of choice when you register your Pets Club card raises vital Lifelines that turn into vouchers and help us buy some of the essentials we need for the Very Important Pups in our care who all deserve to be treated like VIPs!

We were absolutely blown away when we got our latest vouchers as, shoppers already signed up to the Pets Club who’ve chosen to support us have raised over £145 in Lifelines In the last few months. Support like this really is a lifeline to a small charity like us in these continually challenging times and supporters signed up to the scheme can look forward to a host of benefits when shopping for essentials for their own four-legged VIPs at home too!

If you’re relatively local to Sheffield and not already signed up to support us through the Pets Club Lifelines scheme it’s free and really easy to join. Just download the Pets at Home App, log in and head to over to the Lifelines section then select Labrador Welfare as your chosen charity to support.

We’d like to say a very big THANK YOU to everyone that already supports us through the Pets Club Lifelines Scheme, but those of you who live beyond the thin blue line shown on the map on this post that would like to help us out but can’t find us listed on the Pets Club app can take the leg work out of doggy shopping at Pets on Home by putting your feet up and doing it at home on line. Just by routing your PAH doggy shop through Easyfundraising or Give As You Live via the links at the bottom of this post, Pets at Home will reward your purchases with a donation to Labrador Welfare at absolutely NO extra cost to you.

Whichever way you choose to support us when you’re shopping for essentials in Pets at Home for your own Very Important Pet, rest assured you’ll be making a difference to dogs like this lovely lad – believe us when we say your support is the lifeline he needs for us to keep him safe, well fed and well cared for while he’s patiently waiting to find that special someone who’ll treat him like a VIP in a lovely new home of his own. 🥰🐾

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/labradorwelfare

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/labradorwelfare

28/10/2024

Seeing pictures of our rehomed dogs is what makes our world go round and, while most got an extra hour in bed this weekend, we’ve been putting the hours in to find dogs like the one pictured here a place to call home where they can unwind and lay their sleepy heads.

Charlie had just turned 11 when we were recently asked to help after his owners felt they could no longer care for a boy they’d had since he was 2. Knowing that his future was less than certain unless somebody could help Charlie out, a family member took him under their wing and, having contacted us, gave him a temporary roof over his head while we worked on a plan to map Charlie’s future out.

We set our sights on a Lifetime Foster Home where he’d have the companionship of friends and family with two legs as well as four as we knew this is what Charlie had come to enjoy with the family member who’d provided the safe haven that without doubt saved and changed the course of his life. With plans at last finalised, Charlie came into our care last Thursday and was home in time for afternoon tea the next day thanks to a Lifetime Foster Family and their four-legged friends who had room for a little one and knew Charlie would be the perfect fit to make their magic number 3!

Every picture we’re sent of dogs we’ve helped speaks a thousand words to us and while this is a single snapshot in time of the new life Charlie’s just begun, it is sights like this that are so lovely for us to see and keeps us focused on what we do, who we do it for and why. The sight of a beautiful boy sunning himself in the garden at his new home might not look much to anyone else but, to all of us at LWHQ and those that cared enough to ensure his path through life’s journey would continue, it really does mean the absolute world.

The road to home isn’t always an easy ride but, thanks to his lovely lifetime foster family there’ll be no more bumps in the road for this lovely lad whose sparkly face is an absolute picture of contentment and it warms our hearts to see him firmly planted and chilled out – we think he’s going to enjoy the ride!

Welcome to the Lifetime Foster family Charlie! 🥰🐾

27/10/2024

Paws up who forgot to change their clocks???? We’d bet the snack-o-meters on your dogs were still ticking while you turned the alarm clock off this morning!

It’s a fact that one of the greatest gifts any of us can give a dog is TIME and today we all get to give our dogs a whole extra hour but, if they could tell you what they wanted to do with those 60 minutes ... what do you think your dog would say??? 🥰🐾

25/10/2024

It’s the weekend and movement is optional unless you’re this lovely little girl who’s celebrating her 5th Gotcha Day today and we know she won’t be busy doing nothing as she’s always on the move!

Having come into our care from Destination Unknown back in 2019, Willow’s life before Labrador Welfare was a bit of a mystery. With a little time to settle and a lot of love and care, our mysterious girl had an absolute blast demonstrating the benefit of her past experience whilst in our care with her first report from the school of Labrador Welfare Life reading:

“Willow is very people-orientated, loves affection and a fuss although she can’t keep still whilst being fussed. She really is a busy little dog!”

Five years on and now five years wiser, 10-year old Willow is STILL a very busy little girl thanks to her fabulous family who’ve kept her very gainfully employed since they first met on a blind date up at kennels all those years ago. Not a girl to let the grass grow under her paws, Willow loves the busy, active life she shares with her family - she’s a real front runner when it comes to accompanying them on a run out and leads the way at the snack stop where it’s ladies first and Willow’s at the front of the queue at the local café! In their latest update her family told us:

“Willow is just the most amazing girl she is always happy and full of joy - we feel very lucky to have her as part of our family. We are hoping to take Willow to the seaside on Wednesday fingers crossed for a dry day 🤞Willow still likes to go running with our group on Monday she especially likes the sausage she has at the cafe afterwards 😊

Willow loves listening to my husband playing his guitar - she will sit at the side of him while he’s playing - she even sits still 😁

We have some birthday treats and cake / cookie for Willow’s Gotcha Day. She is one very special girl and we love her to bits 🥰❤️💕”

It’s fair to say that the match we made for Willow has been nothing short of a runaway success and we really couldn’t be happier that she went from homeless to such a happy home in a heartbeat. That a girl who might have had a rough start to life but has all the comforts of home she could want, is all down to her family and the life they've given her and the course of true love for Willow has run so smooth!

Happy Gotcha Day Willow – we know you won’t be putting your paws up as you’ll be too busy fitting in a few extra steps and perhaps some extra treats on your special day too! 🥰🐾

24/10/2024

***FEELGOOD FRIDAY SENIOR MOMENT***

Regular followers will know that our chocolates were made for sharing and, today we wanted to share a little update from one of the smoothest choccies in our Lifetime Foster chocolate box who’s celebrating his 10th birthday today with a family who’ll be enjoying an extra special choccie fix just 3 months after we fixed Teddy up with them!

This gorgeous (c)hunk of chocolate found himself needing a new roof over his head when busy work and home lives meant Teddy wasn’t getting all his cuddles in or getting out and about as much as he’d have liked. Knowing that Ted was born to be loved and just wanted to spend time with and please everyone he meets, we knew it wouldn’t be long before this little sweet treat met his perfect match with a family of chocoholics whose hearts went into meltdown from the moment their eyes met!

Just 3 months in and Ted’s settled perfectly with a family who’ve happily helped him get his new life all unwrapped. There was no chance of suck it and see for this beautiful boy whose family have found life’s much sweeter for sharing it with Ted who, according to what’s dropped in our doggy mail bag, sounds as if he’s a real soft centre who hasn’t taken long to get his house in order and his fan club forming an orderly queue! Here’s what we read:

“Hi there - it's Teddy here and I'm having the best time of my life!

A couple of weeks ago Mum & Dad went on holiday without me. When they booked it, I wasn't their little boy and the place didn't let dogs go but to be honest I had a whale of a time! They took me to kennels on a working farm, and it was brill. I saw giant cows, horses and some llamas and some really noisy chickens and geese. I had different sights and sounds every day and 3 different kennel maids to look after me!!! I was well looked after and I think the kennel maids fell for my charm and devilishly handsome good looks..... as they say, everyone loves chocolate!

In a few weeks my cousin is coming to stay for a week (I didn't know I had a cousin - don't really know what one is, but don't tell Mum as she already thinks I'm bonkers) his name is Max. So, I'm having two parties, one next week with Mum & Dad and another when Max comes to stay. I've been told that if I'm a good boy I can have a Birthday Cake all to myself on my birthday, so I'm trying my best, although my tail still has a mind of its own and likes to clear tables etc.

I just love Sundays, it comes with Roast Dinner. My favourite is chicken with veggies and gravy, but in the evening, I hang my head in shame......I blame the broccoli and cabbage, Dad calls me a stinky boy!! How rude is that? but again I have no control of that either and it's rather fun to see Mum & Dad squirm.

I still have my fan club, and sometimes if we’re out and there’s a delivery, I get left doggy treats on our front door step. It’s so hard being this gorgeous.

Will send you a picture of me and my cake, so until then, here are a few of my latest poses.

Lots of licks and woofs Teddy 🐾🐾🐾🐾”

Life really is like a box of chocolates – you never know just quite what you’re going to get but, there’s nothing not to love about the life this lovely choccie’s got now. He’s laid back and loving it in a wonderful home with a fab family who adore him and it’s thanks to them that Ted’s birthdays have definitely all come at once!

Happy birthday Teddy – we know it won’t be chicken on the menu tonight but hope you’ll enjoy having your cake and eating it on your special day! 🥰🐾

24/10/2024

In our hearts and thoughts just now are Darcey’s family who have shared the news that their beautiful girl has taken her leave to go over the Rainbow Bridge to peace.

A gorgeous girl with a zest for life, Darcey’s whole life before Labrador Welfare had been at the heart of a very loving home with people who had put her at the epicentre of their world. It was a very sad turn of events that saw Darcey being left for long periods after the loss of a loved one which resulted in longer working hours for the other love of Darcey’s life meaning their beautiful girl was being left alone for longer than they knew she really liked or deserved.

With her teens around the corner, Darcey was in the autumn of life when she was first entrusted to our care but, little Miss Independence that she proved to be, she took every step of her life-change very much in her stride. We knew she’d missed having the close companionship that comes with the special human-canine bond that she so loved in her previous life but, with a family that understood her need to be loved, she found true joy in that simple but special pleasure after finding love once again.

It took no time for Darcey to win the hearts of the wonderful lifetime foster family who shared their life and love so freely with this gorgeous girl – they went above and beyond to make every moment special at a time in her life when every day really did count. A girl who liked to lead the way on a walk – usually carrying her lead herself, Darcey was also an avid collector of toys whether they belonged to her or not. A loving girl who adored her family whether their legs were long or short, Darcey loved nothing more the tummy tickles they showered on her and an evening at home with her favourite after dinner dessert - an ice cream before bed.

Their time together was cut short too soon and could never have been long enough, but the 2 years they spent together meant Darcey enjoyed a home filled with comfort, love and the very best of care from a family whose loss and pain we absolutely share and truly understand.

We can never repay them for the compassion, kindness and love they showered on Darcey from the minute they first met her and that shone through as she crossed over the Bridge taking with her memories of a life lived so happily with the enduring companionship of a family who couldn’t have loved her more and gave her much more than the comforts of their home. Darcey will be missed perhaps more than she might ever have known by a lifetime foster family we are thankful and privileged to count amongst our own. We know their hearts ache for Darcey and nothing will take that pain away but we hope, in time, that will lessen in remembering how precious the gift of their love was to a gorgeous girl whose life was so much better for it at a time when she needed it most.

Run free over the Bridge Darcey 🥰🐾🌈

23/10/2024

Tonight we share in the sadness of Nia’s family who have tonight seen her safely on a final journey over the Rainbow Bridge.

This beautiful girl was 7 when, in 2017, she found her way to us at Labrador Welfare following a call from her previous owner whose circumstances had changed leaving Nia without the time and attention she deserved. Clearly a clever girl with too much time on her paws, Nia needed a friend and a place to call home where she’d be doing more than simply treading the boards to combat the boredom and loneliness that her previous life had become.

For just over 7 years, Nia has been blessed to have a truly lovely home with a family that had room in their hearts for a girl who was beautiful on the inside as well as out and really was truly adored. Nia thrived on companionship and, as well as her four and two legged companions at home, proved a wonderful friend to those she brought comfort to on her visits to a local hospital that she undertook as a PAT dog.

All of us at Labrador Welfare absolutely understand the sense of loss Nia’s family will be feeling – she really was a very special dog – but we are also very thankful that she was blessed with the home we were fortunate to find for her where her life could not have been any better, nor could she have been more loved. Nia crossed the bridge to peace and set off on her final journey knowing the deep love of a family to whom we are so grateful for the wonderful life they let her live. A girl who expected nothing and had nothing but the very best in a home she was so happy in, we know without doubt Nia repaid her family more than ten times over with her unconditional love of the life she shared with them.

Run free Nia. 🥰🐾🌈

It is with great sadness that I had to let Nia go over the rainbow 🌈 bridge today.

22/10/2024

When you’re having a bit of a meltdown like we’re having here at LWHQ, there’s nothing quite like taking a moment to top up the tank to feed our passion so we’re treating ourselves (and all of you!) to a little choccie fix!

Regular followers might recognise this cheeky chappy as Murphy - the gorgeous face that filled our profile picture space on our FB page a couple of years ago but …. he’s something of a triple doggy choc delight as he not only landed himself the best seat in the house in a fabulous home back in 2021, he’s Mr October on this year’s calendar and he’ll be plastered all over the walls in homes and offices around this time next year as …. he’s bagged the November spot on our 2025 calendar too!

A boy who’s not just a pretty face and well worthy of a double page spread, Murphy celebrated his 5th birthday yesterday and it didn’t surprise us when a little birdie told us he’d spent it and his family’s pennies at his favourite doggy deli where it wasn’t pupcake on the menu as – ice cream is always the order of his day! Being a lad who’s always chilled to perfection, he spent some of his special day busy with one of his favourite hobbies - doing his now famous chocolate spread across the sofa enjoying a snoozy meltdown at home. For one of our calendar stars, there are those that might say he’d been busy sleeping on the job but to that we’d say …. Murphy’s drip dead gorgeous so why not let sleeping dogs lie????

We know this lovely lad’s got everything covered at home and he’ll be in for another fab year ahead but this year’s running away from us all so, if feasting your eyes on one of the softest chocolates in our choccie box has given you a taste for more … you’ll need to get your skates on and head over to our web site via link at the bottom of this post as our 2025 calendars really are flying off the shelves like hot chocolate cakes!

Happy birthday for yesterday Murphy – cake or ice-cream aside we know you’ll have had everything and everyone well and truly licked into shape on your special day! 🥰🐾

https://www.labradorwelfare.org/LabradorWelfare/LW%20Site%20Pages/General/2025calendar.html