The Sleek Clipper

12/09/2025

10/09/2025

Not a happy post I’m afraid. Pet Sitters. Kennelling Providers. Daycare Providers etc. Make sure your house is in order. Clients. Make sure you do thorough checks and research. Don’t assume because someone advertises that they know what they are doing. If engaging a professional business, Check their training, experience, insurance etc. I would always check facilities also. And that INCLUDES the behind the scenes rooms where appropriate. Eg. Food storage & prep areas. Ask as many questions as you see fit. And don’t ever apologise for it. Make sure these businesses also ask YOU, questions about your dog’s health, medication, food, personality, preferences, etc. etc. They should be asking loads of questions. Make informed decisions. There are some great people minding dogs.

09/09/2025

❤️ Thank You ❤️

Massive thank you to everyone who has messaged and commented wanting us to set up a Go Fund Me, Amazon Wish List and offered to pay for a new wheelchair for me. If it was up to me, I’d have an Amazon Wishlist for toys, treatos and lots of Bottom Sniffers Brew 😜 but Mom says thats not something we would ever do 🥴

There are so many dogs in the world without a home, and without any one to support them. Rescues everywhere are on their knees struggling to provide the most basic of care for rescued animals so it would be wrong of us to have a wishlist or ask for monetary donations for our care.

As a registered homechecker for International, National and local rescues - one of the adoption questions Mom has to ask is if people can afford to properly care for their adopted pet, so for us to accept donations for food, treats, toys, nappies etc wouldn’t be right. Mom is so very grateful for all the generous offers of help and hopes that no-one is offended by our polite refusal 🙏🏻

And thank you for the offers to help us set up a subscription channel - this is not something we will ever do. We’re just happy to have you join us to share in our shenanigans and share a bit of pawsitivity without any subscription charges 🤩❤️

Photo by our favourite pet photographer Graham Crichton 📸

08/09/2025

I have a big ask today for a beautiful girl.
Can we see if we can find her a home or a UK rescue would could take her to help us find her a home 🙏

I rescued Sandy from the dark world so terrified she just wanted to bolt. At only 2 yrs old she has already seen more pain, suffering and fear than any dog ever should. Her body full of scars and old wounds speaks her life. A lot of the hair has grown back but some will never.
She also has a pressure mark on her chest bone but our vet said it would be much better not to do surgery as it would be very hard to heal in that location.
Despite all of this. Sandy is trying with all her paws to learn to trust.
She now walks on the lead which is huge. She does get a fright from loud noises but recovers now. She will need a long time in a private home before she can be left off lead but that will come. She loves all dogs and is very gentle with them.
Our younger volunteers are so good to her and have built up her confidence. A calm mature home where she can continue to grown in confidence would be fantastic.

Sandy to those who work with her and care for her here is soft, gentle and melts into their arms for some affection. All she needs is a kind soul to give her that chance 🙏

05/09/2025

Back to school 🤗

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

Great news for foot passengers travelling with pets! 🐶🐱 Pets no longer need to be in a carrier if they’re on a secure lead.

✔️ Pets must remain on a leash at all times in port areas, terminals, and onboard.
✔️ Dogs that are restricted breeds or at risk of biting must also wear a muzzle.
✔️ Carriers/crates are still welcome if preferred.

We’ve updated our Pet FAQs online with full details – check them out before you sail.

Because travel is better when your best friend can come along. 🐾⛴️

https://www.irishferries.com/PetTravel-IrelandBritain

29/08/2025

Puppy stolen in Rathcoole during the course of a house break-in. Please watch out for her in case she has been dumped or offered for sale.

12/08/2025

Please join us on Sunday 21st September at 2pm in the George Bernard Shaw Pub ( Cross Guns Bridge, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 XW44) for a WAG FUNDRAISER 😀

Music Bingo, Raffle and Fun guaranteed ☺️🐾🐕

11/08/2025

Formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International