The Sleek Clipper

12/11/2025

Springer Spaniel by Spacehop in Exeter, UK.

12/11/2025

An important read about rescue.

🐾 When “Forever” Changes ... 🐾

Every adoption starts with hope.
When we hand over that leash, we’re not just giving someone a dog — we’re trusting them with a story, a life, one of 'Ours.'

A story of rescue, healing, and second chances. 💛

So when we get that message or phone call — which seems to be many lately -
👉 “I don’t think I can keep the dog…” —
it hurts in ways that are hard to describe.

Because to us, that dog isn’t just a name, a microchip number or a photo.
They’re a life we pulled from fear.
A heartbeat we promised would never be abandoned again. 💔

We understand that life happens — truly, we do. We have been through it all.
Sometimes circumstances change beyond anyone’s control, and this is understandable.

But too often, the reason isn’t hardship… it’s inconvenience.
“They bark too much.”
“They need too much time.”
'' There doing a behaviour We don't like"
“They’re not the same as the one I lost.”

And suddenly, “forever” starts to sound temporary. 💔

Here’s the truth:
Responsibility doesn’t begin when it’s easy — it begins when it’s HARD.
Adoption isn’t ownership; it’s a promise.
A promise to stand by a soul who depends on you to keep it and love it, no matter what.

Because when a dog is returned, they don’t understand why.
They only know their person is gone. Forever.

It isn't some fabulous experience- we are giving the dog back for there sake, no your not, your given them back for yours.
And we, the rescuers, are left to pick up the pieces — again

To comfort, Again
To rebuild trust, again
and to whisper once more, “We’ll find you a home again.”

So if you’re thinking about adopting… please, think forever. 🐶💞
Not just for the good days — but for all the days, and most importantly the bad ones.

— From every rescuer who’s ever handed over a leash with hope in their heart.

12/11/2025

Special Appeal

12/11/2025

“Delilah’s” happy news!!! 🐶🎉🐾

After a few beautiful meet and greets, we’ve made a decision for our gorgeous girl. “Delilah” will be going to live with a wonderful local family who already have a 12 month old Great Dane cross who, just like “Delilah”, was born deaf with slight vision impairments. The two girls hit it off straight away, and we just know they’re going to be the best of friends 🥹

It’s wonderful that her new family already has experience with deaf dogs and are prepared to work with “Delilah” at her own pace, giving her all the love, patience, and understanding she deserves. “Delilah” will be starting her new life this afternoon, and while we’ll miss her sweet, goofy personality, we’re so excited for this next chapter.

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted an application via email, and to the three lovely families who came in for meet and greets. Your kindness and love for this beautiful girl means the world to us 🩷

12/11/2025

11/11/2025

Tucked quietly along a street in Barcelona, there stands a sculpture that stops people in their tracks.
It’s called The Abandoned Dog, created by Catalan artist Artur Aldomà Puig.
No pedestal. No glory. Just a dog—sculpted in stone, sitting alone, waiting.
Its eyes are what pull you in.
Wide. Hopeful. Full of quiet sorrow.
It’s not just a statue—it’s a message.
This sculpture is a tribute to every dog who gave their love, only to be left behind. It speaks for the voiceless. The loyal. The forgotten.
Next to the figure is a poem by the artist himself, etched in metal.
It reads:
“Your race doesn’t matter.
Your name doesn’t matter.
You came into the world
to be my friend.”
It’s not just about dogs. It’s about what we owe to love—the love that comes without judgment, without condition, without limit.
Locals leave flowers by its paws. Children stop to pet it. Visitors kneel to take photos and wipe away tears. It has become a place of memory, and mourning, and quiet promises.
A reminder that loyalty like this should never go unnoticed.
Artur Aldomà Puig didn’t just sculpt a dog.
He sculpted a responsibility. See less

11/11/2025

After 43 years as a vet and 40 years since founding Raheny Veterinary Hospital - Pat has made the difficult decision to retire.

When Pat opened Raheny Vets, his goal was simple: to provide the very best care possible to the pets of our community. Over the last four decades, he has done exactly that. Pat built this practice into the warm, caring place it is today, and we’re so grateful for everything he’s taught us. We’ll do our very best to carry on his legacy and continue the standard of care he set for us all.

Pat would love the chance to see many of the wonderful clients who have made his career so rewarding. Please join us for a retirement coffee morning on Thursday the 20th to celebrate his incredible contribution to Raheny Veterinary Hospital and the community 🩵

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

Doreen has sent a reminder that a very special post box is now up and running in Newbawn PostOffice 🧑‍🎄🎅🎄

10/11/2025

Nothing to see here……. Just me relaxing during break time 😎

Today is the start of anti-bullying week and we start the week off with odd sock day 🤪 to embrace and celebrate our differences. Now you may or may not have noticed that I am a bit different from other doggos as I am paralyzed, and I have felt left out at times before I got my wheelchair when other dogs were playing chase or fetch and I couldn’t join in. I’ve also felt bullied when bigger dogs have pushed me out of the way 🥲

BUT … I am now able to share my story with so many other children, about how sad and lonely it felt to be excluded and left out. Children have such a natural empathy and these classes are so special as we all learn to be kinder, more patient and better friends to each other ❤️

Ohh and if anyone is wondering if that’s vet wrap on my left leg - you’d be right. The Momager forgot it was odd sock day and as she could only find one sock in my nappy bag - she had to improvise with vet wrap 🙄

07/11/2025