We recently returned from a holiday in the Highlands of Scotland, writes Jacqui Budd.
If you’ve never been, put it on your ‘to do’ list; it is stunning.
Needless to say, our two doggies, Pippy and Rose, accompanied us.
Generally, people’s attitude towards dogs is very friendly, and certainly our dogs were warmly welcomed wherever we went.
It was our St Giles graduate, Rose’s, first holiday and first time on a beach.
She loved it.
As an ex-puppy farm breeding girl of around seven, she hadn’t felt sand under her paws before, and she positively revelled in the experience.
Rose is normally on low energy mode, but she upped the ante once let loose on the vast expanse of sand, throwing caution to the wind; exploring rock pools and playing with the waves as they rolled in.
It was a joy to see this once-broken-spirited dog display such uninhibited freedom.
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Our holiday involved a large group of humans.
When we got Rose a year ago, she trembled and hid on seeing humans.
To see her now enthusiastically approach people with her head and tail held high was magical.
What a delight to share holidays with our furry friends.
Of course, it is not always possible to take your pet on holiday.
If so, St Giles operates a highly-rated boarding kennel and cattery, offering a home-from-home service: underfloor heating, exercise paddock, a specialist area for nervous pets, and a personalised feeding regime should your pet have specific requirements.
Rest assured, your pet will be treated as an individual and have fun.
This week Obi, a British bulldog, is appealing for a loving family to adopt her.
She is a bundle of fun and has immense enthusiasm for life, and you can view her profile at stgilesanimalwelfare.corg.co.uk/adoptions/obi.
She can be excitable around other dogs, so it would be best for her to be the only dog in the home.
She could live with dog-savvy children of 12 plus.
Obi is house- and crate-trained.
She loves humans; if you have an energetic family with a doggie vacancy to fill, this ravishing girl may be your perfect match.
