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02/08/2024

It saddens me to the very depth of my being to share this news with you all.

Unfortunately, the Liberty Orchard team is now a member down.

My sweet hearted, loyal, beautiful girl Lucy has been fighting the fight of her life for some time now.

With a bleeding heart, it was time for me to say a final gut wrenching goodbye today. My last gift to give. It’s important to me that death where possible happens with love, dignity and respect. This I feel I was able to give her.

Lucy genuinely was one of a kind. So empathic and gentle. Gifts she bestowed upon all she met. The impact she made on my life, let alone others is immeasurable and will never be forgotten.

I feel blessed beyond words to have had her in my life for just over three glorious years. She taught me so much about myself and her lessons to me will forever be her legacy.

Within the first few seconds of meeting Lucy for the first time, I knew we were destined to be together. That moment of complete stillness when two hearts and minds recognise each other, instantly, as belonging. Such a powerful and wonderful moment in time, that I will always cherish and feel truly blessed for experiencing.

Lucy you are not a memory,
you’re a light still shining.
Burning bright, and something I carry within me.
Having you in my life, your light,
changed me in the greatest of ways.
That magnitude of love shared between us doesn’t cease simply because you’re not beside me. Although my heart wishes you were. To feel your hair run through my fingertips once again.. but I feel you
within me.
My skin and bones.
My heart and soul.
The air I breathe.
The breeze gently rustling leaves… you are everywhere yet nowhere.
I know this light will
never fade.
The love we share is timeless and per sempre… ❤️💔❤️

29/07/2024

Morning sunrise at Liberty Orchard. No better place to be…. The orchestra of bird song is so beautiful ❤️

25/07/2024

I love this video ⬇️⬇️from Chirag Patel, which offers a valuable perspective regarding labelling our dogs emotions.

This approach resonates deeply with me and has informed the way I have worked and continue to work with dogs and their guardians. 🐾

Using Liberty Orchard as another example, to the one Chirag gives in his video. As soon as we turn off the main road to come to the field (action).

Lucy begins to vocalise in a high pitch. As we park up to open the gate, her vocalisation gets louder (behaviour).

Upon being let out of the vehicle she trots around, sniffing and exploring (consequence).

My interpretation is that she is anticipating visiting somewhere she feels safe and enjoys being. But I am mindful that her journey to Liberty Orchard was just as important as the destination…. 🩵🐾

Do any of your dogs do the same on their journey to Liberty Orchard?

Emotions from a Behavioural Perspective: Understanding the Conditions, Not Just the LabelsThis video explores a behaviour-analytic approach to understanding ...

18/07/2024

Liberty Orchard has changed so much in the six years we have been operational. Unfortunately, Darwin and Molly are longer with us to see in those changes..but I think they would have approved. 🐾

17/07/2024

Canine first aid course being held locally, if anyone is interested..

KK9 First Aid Training

I will be holding a canine first aid course in the next couple of weeks in the bussage/ Chalford area (venue to be confirmed). This course would include everything you would expect from a first aid course, plus access to 4 hours worth of video, relevant to your course, weekly updates on a Monday, relevant to your course, a digital certificate, a download-able certificate to your apple wallet and a small kit for your to take away. You will also have access to hundreds of other courses, through the pro training website. Your certificate is valid for 3 years.
This isn't a bog standard first aid course, it's so much more.
All for £70

If you are interested please get in touch.

04/07/2024

Seeing in the dawn or watching the sun set at Liberty Orchard, are such special moments to savour..

“Once upon a time, there was the simple understanding that to sing at dawn and to sing at dusk was to heal the world through joy.
The birds still remember what we have forgotten, that the world is meant to be celebrated.”

~ Terry Tempest Williams

01/07/2024

I was only thinking the other day…where have all the poppies gone? Then et voila….How utterly beautiful 😍

28/06/2024

Yesterday, Liberty Orchard had the pleasure of welcoming 14 week old VETERANS WITH DOGS puppy, Jet. This beautiful boy will one day fulfil a very purposeful role in a veterans life. He was such a little superstar. He embraced so many ‘firsts’, with such gusto.

24/06/2024

What does rain + sun equal?

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

The wild flowers on the tump have really started to show. The ones around the willow dome are a little shy though so far…

❤️ Just beautiful…❤️

20/06/2024

Team work with these two, plus a fluffy supervisor. Can I say it’s work, when nobody stops laughing for long..🤣 Any ideas what’s being created?

14/06/2024

I’ve just had a FB memory pop up that’s reminded me why having patience and not giving up on ideas or dreams is so important…

Back in 2018, I had an idea to create a willow dome at Liberty Orchard, it’s taken me 6 years to fulfill this dream, but I think it’s been worth the wait.

There is something about the time frame of 6 years for me, as I waited 6 years to find the right field to create Liberty Orchard. From a mere idea, dream to reality…. So worth the wait.

I love that this is a living breathing structure that will grow and evolve over time. Now I kind of know what I am doing there’s more to come…

13/06/2024

What beautiful pictures and kind words. Thank you Sharon. I am so happy you all had a lovely visit.

10/06/2024

What a beautiful day at Liberty Orchard. The wild flowers have started to bloom, and the fruit trees are laden.

There were also so many birds, the trees in the hedgerow felt like they were vibrating. Eurasian Black bird, Blue t**s, resident Robin, Chafinch, Common Chiffchaff and Eurasian Blackcap…. And that’s just the ones I could identify. What a gift of a day… 🙏🏼

09/06/2024

Wow it’s four years ago today, I had a crazy idea to build a bug hotel…. it’s still standing. 🤣

05/06/2024

A new field project has started today… Thank you Simon and Winnie for your help 🙏🏼

05/06/2024

Meet Luna. This beautiful soul has not been able to be let off lead since legalisation changed, regarding XL bullies. 🥲

She was so happy to have freedom, even if only for an hour this morning.

Whatever your feelings towards XL bullies, they are sentient beings, with a right to live a safe and enriching life. To have opportunity to be simply a dog, free of a muzzle and lead.

She had an amazing time running, sniffing, playing and discovering this morning…. Something she’s not had opportunity to do for a while.

She was able to have liberty, in a safe and legally compliant environment. This is very much the heart of our ethos at Liberty Orchard.

How happy does she look.🥰 My day is complete and it’s only just begun…. ♥️

03/06/2024

Could this be you?

Veterans with Dogs are on the lookout for puppy socialisers. To find out more please see the post below 👇🏼

01/06/2024

Thank you Laura for writing such a lovely review and for posting such gorgeous picture. 🙏🏼

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29/05/2024

Aura’s Dogs currently looking for foster homes….

We have sadly been alerted to many dogs due to die THIS WEEK in multiple council pounds across the UK.

Like all rescues. We are full, we are low on funds, and we are so so so.. full!!!!!

In order to be able to say YES to any more dogs. We need you.

Foster carers
Donations for incoming vet bills
ADOPTIONS

Please see our website for all the ways you can help. It’s crunch time now, we really need your support

Breeds we have been asked to take:
GSD
Terrier
Shar Pei
Lurcher
DDB

Foster, save a life by opening up your home 🏡 https://aurasdogs.co.uk/foster-application/

WE NEED YOU NOW. A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE A LIFE.

29/05/2024

Someone, somewhere must have a Carly sized place in their home 🙏🏼🙏🏼

29/05/2024

Loving the beautiful swathes of yellow rippling through the grass at Liberty Orchard at present.. Buttercups galore… the butterflies are happy … 🦋

28/05/2024

I could stand and watch for ages, if I had the time… so relaxing….

How doth the little busy bee
Improve each shining hour,
And gather honey all the day
From every shining flower!

🌺 🐝 🌺

Excerpt from a poem by Isaac Watts. ♥️🐝♥️

21/05/2024

♥️♥️

18-month-old Maple is a real sweetheart with a cheeky personality! She loves a fuss and will get a bit bossy if she thinks you’re not doing it right but she’s so adorable it’s hard to say no!

Maple loves having a play with toys, especially squeaky ones, and enjoys having a good run around in our paddocks.

Her favourite things are chews, sunbathing, destroying soft toys, and lots of fuss!

Maple is starring in our Long Stay Pet Week campaign so head to our website at 🩷 www.gawa.org.uk/maple 🩷 to find out more about her. If you think she might be the dog for you then you can submit an online application or book your place at our Long Stay Pet Week event!

The Long Stay Pet Week event is a two-hour session taking place from 10am to 12pm on Saturday 25th May. It will include a mini-tour of the Shelter and a presentation by our rehoming team about these wonderful dogs, with time for Q&A, and information about our foster-to-adopt scheme. There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the dogs on the day or make appointments to meet them on a 1-2-1 basis.

This is an opportunity for GENUINE potential adopters to come along to the Shelter and find out whether one of the featured dogs could fill the empty space on their sofa. The event is free to attend but places are limited and must be reserved in advance via the link above.

To find out about the other dogs starring in Long Stay Pet Week, please visit ⭐ www.gawa.org.uk/lspw ⭐

Please note that these dogs are not suitable for families with children and/or other pets.

16/05/2024

Anyone that knows GSD’s, know they moult 365 days a year…..🙈 But when they blow their coat …that’s a whole new level of moulting 🤣

I could knit mittens with the amount of hair I’ve groomed just from Lucy’s one trouser and half a tail… she should be bald after this…but nope 🤣

The birds will have luxury nests, as I’ll pop this outside for them to use, if they wish. Their version of a memory foam mattress.

Who else puts their dogs fluff out for the birds to use? Feel free to pop pictures up… we love to see your dogs too!

10/05/2024

Liberty Orchard always feels a special place. But none more so than today. Sunshine, birdsong, the sweet smell of grass, butterflies…. Springtime feels such a blessing….

09/05/2024

What a difference when the sun is shining 🌞

Seeds sown, weeding done, channels mowed… lots more to catch up on, but that’s enough for today 🤣

09/05/2024

Lucy was curious what the initiative from Planlife’s ‘No mow May’ was about… I think she has a better idea now. Can you spot her? 🤣

For anyone else that’s curious as to why we leave some of our grass long, Meadowmania’s post sums it up perfectly.

“Since the 1930s, we’ve lost about 97% of our species-rich wildflower meadows which provided food and shelter for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.

By letting the grass grow in your garden this May, you’ll be doing your small part to address this loss. And with over 20 million gardens in the UK, those small actions will add up to a significant positive impact.”

20/04/2024

Finally the ground was dry enough for Herman to come out to play.

Liberty has had a much needed first haircut of the year.

The channel design this year, very much works on the theme of twists, turns and spirals.

I love this first cut, the smell of the grass, the contours and the hues of green that seem to emerge.

After so much mud and rain I hope we have some sunshine now and the wildflowers begin to come through.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend. 🐾

04/08/2023

Liberty Orchard appears to be thriving on the rain, sun combo we are experiencing at present,

The fruit trees are laden with precious gems. 🙏🏼

Now the fruits just need to ripen. Once they are, feel free help yourselves while visiting! 🍎 🍐 🍓

03/08/2023

I received a call earlier with such sad news 🥲

A very special boy, who’s antics at Liberty Orchard always had me laughing so much…

Fly high beautiful boy 💙💙

These are his mums words:

Maverick gone to rainbow 🌈 Bridge today, will be watching over us. Probably sitting on a table looking down ❤️🐾