Obi

25/08/2024

Spikey 💔23.8.24 aged about 15 years. Obi’s bestie for over 7 years and our faithful friend for 13. Old age brought multiple problems, eye problems, arthritis, cognitive issues until every day there was a new illness that we couldn’t cure. This last week we could see a huge decline in his quality of life… after observing neurological issues, ataxia and a huge increase in eating and drinking , I could sense this week we would be facing something catastrophic within days. So we gave him an amazing last day, took him for his favourite walk, gave him lots of all his favourite food and took him to visit people who loved him. Thank you Spike for all your love and loyalty, you really were the best boy and taught me so much. We will always love you and never ever forget you. 💔💔💔💔💔💔 I still find it hard to believe I’ll never stroke those ears again 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲💔

30/07/2024

Too funny not to share xx

30/07/2024

Lovely Spike our old rescue, is around 15 years old. Yesterday he had a 2 hour anaesthetic for surgery to his eyes at in Banbury. I have to say I was in two minds about the surgery but the alternative was to unpleasant to consider. Less than 24 hours after his thermokeratoplasty, Spike is comfortable, opening both eyes and bumbling about the house with very little obvious difference to his sight at the moment. Without the surgery his eyes would have continued to ulcerate and cause him awful pain. The difference between him now and pre surgery is huge. After the initial recovery from the GA, he’s now super comfortable and seems so relaxed, he looks much happier too. So far I’m pleased we did the surgery, he has several weeks of recovery to go but so far it’s really promising ❤️ Thank you Focus Referrals for impeccable care ❤️🐾

18/06/2024

26/11/2023

LeWeekend

13/11/2023

Dog about town. Hiding from the drums at the remembrance parade!

31/10/2023

Looking at a favourite toy! It’s not the squirrel!

23/10/2023

Not too soon for a ?!

01/10/2023

Sunday faces

12/09/2023

Taking a photo of Spike because he looks cute and usually his brother from another gets in the way… 2 seconds later!!!!

30/08/2023

Autumn is coming!

30/08/2023

How did I get so fluffy?? Are there any other papillons out there as fluffy as me? My human is contemplating having my hair cut so I’m more comfy, even though it’s against papillon rules! I have brushes everyday but too much hair!! !

31/07/2023

Huge treat. We were allowed upstairs

09/07/2023

Important to share 😢

09/07/2023

Cute? Who’s cute? Oh me! Photo taken by fellow hooper as I put on my treat face. ?

06/07/2023

In the middle of the beautiful countryside at Hoopers Class. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Summer evening I was speedy but not always in the right direction 🤣🐾🐾

17/06/2023

In the heat I have a bath before a walk in the sheltered forest and everything is just right!

11/06/2023

There are too many cats!

20/05/2023

Super cute. Me and the mini

09/05/2023

A little photo dump of me Spike and a couple of London dogs.

14/04/2023

I’ve never ventured on a train but their little did!

03/04/2023

I’m sorry! 😂 update

01/04/2023

Amazing news. I’ve been cast as the lead in the new BBC adaptation of Lassie Come Home!!

16/03/2023

Do you own one of the most popular breeds of dog? And purchased them from a breeder as a puppy less than 16 weeks old some time after 1st January 2019?

Could you help with this survey from the The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to help them understand more about what it is like to own a popular breed!

If so, that would be great!

👇🏻🙌🏻👇🏻

https://redcap.rvc.ac.uk/surveys/?s=THTF8LNH3M

*Edited to add;

The discussion about whether doodles are breeds of dog or not are not relevant to this post or survey and any unnecessary or rude comments will be deleted.

It is absolutely fair to say that in the public perception these are now well established as identifiable, and desirable, breeds of dog and this survey is an important part of finding out why that is*

16/03/2023

All the paps I saw at crufts! ❤️🐾🐾🐾

19/02/2023

Pub time!

16/01/2023

This evening we'll be joined live at 6pm by Katey Alrded (MAPDT 01205) to explore how to get your dog to focus on you, by using engagement games.

Join us and have your questions ready!

Katey Aldred is a full member of the APDT (MAPDT 01205), and a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, with over 20 years of experience. She also lectures in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College.

Based in Norfolk, Katey has a passion for Gundogs, especially Hunt, Point, Retrieve breeds which stem from her love of Italian Spinone.

You can reach Katey at www.kateyaldred.co.uk
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16/01/2023

Snapped by a delivery driver! 🐾🤣. My human got this message at work! !

15/01/2023

Sunday snoozing