' Handbag Dogs'

( Me trying to get into a handbag fortunately for me only my front paws will fit, thank goodness !)

This definately makes me barking mad , 'Handbag dogs' or 'Purse dogs'. I mean what is all that about !. Stuffing a poor defenceless pooch into a bag. A dog is a dog irrelevant of whether the doggie is small in size or not.  Very small dogs like Chihuahuas which are popular hand bag dogs, need walks  and be socialised with other dogs just as much as large hounds , otherwise they get bored then can turn nasty. Not surprising really I would turn nasty if I was expected to sit still in a hand bag all day, fortunately for me though I can't fit into a handbag ( as illustrated in photo ).

So anybody out there if you are thinking of getting a Chihuahua or any very small doggie  please don't keep him in a hand bag its down right cruel. Every dog deserves to be treated like a dog not a fashion accessory.!

Breaking doggie news..!

This poor pooch, lives in appalling conditions in the south of Tenerife, Isa Animalista has spoken with the dog's owner and he is willing to give up the dog for adoption. 

The Labrador is 5 years old. He gets along well with other dogs

Please email if you are interested in giving this doggie a home:
isaanimales@hotmail.es

Dog communication with humans

Me having a run...!

Me having a run this morning..

Thinking about getting a puppy..

Video made by the RSPCA

Number of dogs being abandoned has soared

According to an article in The Telegragh the number of dogs being abandoned has risen to its highest level in more than a decade in the UK. Though there are no statistics in Tenerife , the refuges are having many more dogs being brought in over the last few years and its becoming increasingly difficult too find space for these strays in the shelters.

So if you are thinking of adopting a dog there are plenty of doggies in the shelters who would love to become part of your family.

Here are few doggies who are looking for homes, and do check out the shelters websites.

Accion-del-Sol

A female puppy, who will grow to small/medium please ring  Marion at Accion-Del-Sol on 922 77 86 30 or visit the refuge between Monday and Friday from 3 to 6 pm. If you are interested in adopting this sweetie.

 Live Arico

Bina  needs a home with a garden,terrace. Bina has had an operation and can't control her pee pee all the time..contact Eugenio at Live Arico on 649 001 907 email mail@livearico.org

 Website

Madat

Aramis is one years old, castrated, a very active dog . Contact Chantal at Madat shelter on 636 126 766  Website

k9

Marley is a mix breed dog, around 5 months old, he will be a large adult. Friendly and obedient. Telephone: +34 608 121 081..website

My Fur-cut

I had my fur-cut today  by my favourite fur-stylist Steph Tufft . What I like about Steph is she is very patience, as I do wriggle around a bit when I am being groomed, Steph is also very kind and gives me cuddles. 

If you would like to get your dog's fur-cut by Steph contact her by email vetpetcare@hotmail.com or ring on 628859973