Emotional support Ferret
R and I went to Stratford this morning, where the rain had stopped but the river was out of its banks, and wandered up the north side of the river into town. There wasn’t much going on, especially bird-wise, but … Continued
Santa’s little helpers
Not every dog could pull off the Nordic sweater look, but this pair of Jack Russell terriers in Boston Tea Party this afternoon were absolutely rocking it. I asked their chap if I could photograph them, and he not only … Continued
Pieces of eight
Not wanting to try your patience at this stage of the year by posting too many invertebrates*, I’m bringing you a couple of rather more unusual sightings today. Both of them were pointed out to me by R, so if … Continued
Striding out
This is Jacques – a Bedlington/whippet/deerhound lurcher, according to his owner, who is R’s cousin M. He’s the most utterly gorgeous hound, and I might well have contemplated stealing him if I hadn’t thought I’d probably get found out. We … Continued
Furry friend
Name: Norman Stanley Breed: Standard wire-haired dachshund Likes: Humans, bitches, being out and about, jumping up, belly rubs, more belly rubs Not so keen on: male dogs, belly rubs stopping, having to go home Rating: 6/5 I honestly thought he … Continued
Cheshire Cat
Worcestershire Cat. Whatever. She’ll be smirking on the other side of her face if I catch her stalking my garden birds while I have one of the Offspring’s old Super Soakers to hand. The other morning while I was making … Continued