My
name is Karen Rawlings, I live in Ferndown and have been
a devoted animal lover all my life.
I live with my husband Mark, 2 golden retrievers Harley
and Oliver and 1 cat Phoebe. I worked in the office of
a Veterinary Practice for 3 years and this is where Phoebe
came in, I rescued her as she needed a home, she was the
third cat I re-homed after falling for the endearing looks
they gave me. Previously I rescued Joshua, who was badly
treated and subsequently lost an eye, but was much happier
after that, and dear Molly, we called her Manky Molly
as she was a little bit scruffy, old , had a very strange
walk and was nearing the end of her days, so I brought
her home, she was with us for a wonderful 3 years before
we had to let her go- she was a wonderful cat and I have
the satisfaction that she at least had a lovely time with
us in her later years.
 Mousey
& Phoebe |
 Molly |
A dog is not our whole life, but they make our
life whole.
Cats were once worshipped as Gods, they have
never forgotten this...
Leading busy lives or having a change in your situation
can bring problems and this is where I can help. It
is lovely having a pet in the home, it makes the home
feel alive, but there are times when you are unable
to give your pet the care and attention it needs, and
isn’t it better to have a pet rather than decide
not to due to work, logistics, or family commitments?
""We
can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals""
For
more information on behaviour and training for pets,
visit Paws in Hand's website click
here
To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain
About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay
off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'niture.
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted
son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours
and doesn't speak clearly.
For
all your petfood, accessories and dog grooming visit
Pets Corner in Ferndown, contact Kevin or Kay
on Tel: 01202 892057.
""My
dog is half pit-bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog,
but a vicious gossip!""
Has
your carpet been ruined by your dog or cat?, call Mark
Rawlings Carpets on 01202 874690, home choose carpets
and vinyl - some are pet proof! www.Markrawlingscarpets.co.uk.
Check
out Lezleigh Packer, Diploma in Canine Massage, Certified
infant Massage Instructor. Galen Therapy Centre on www.galentherapycentre.co.uk.
""If
you think dogs cant count, try putting three dog biscuits
in your pocket and then giving the dog only two of them....""
Did
you know......An old wives tale says putting a little
bit of tomato puree in your dogs dinner will help to
reduce the staining of grass when they urinate!
Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because
they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion pounds for college, and...
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children!
'Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul
remains unawakened'
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If
you would like a wonderful portrait of your pet check
out www.elizabethhamiltonrossportraits.com.
If
you are interested in helping animals, i can strongly
recommend the following charities which I support:
WDCS - The whale and dolphin conservation
society.
LACS - League against cruel sports.
WSPA - helping such causes as Bear
baiting/dancing in Pakistan and India, hunting of endangered
species such as tigers. Stamping out bear bile farming
in Asia.
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary.
IFAW - International federation for
animal welfare.
The Brooke Foundation - helping to
inprove the treatment, and educate owners of horses,
mules and donkeys in poor countries.
The Dogs Trust/PDSA/The Blue Cross/Guide Dogs
for the Blind, and many more......
Friends
of the Strays of Greece www.straysofgreece.org
/email: info@straysofgreece.org/
Tel enquiries: 01425 478757.
