(Knitted) Mice Bucket Challenge

I just saw this post on the Battersea Facebook Page, and had to share! What a great idea! Just wish I could knit!!

“You’ve probably heard of the #IceBucketChallenge but how about the (knitted) mice bucket challenge? Our #cats are in need of some new toys so we’re asking you to knit one, purr-l one for our felines and send us your crafty creations. To make sure our dogs are not left out, please make your donation of £5 to help us rebuild the London kennels by texting DOGS to 70800”.

There’s a pattern for the knitted mice available here –

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Hamish McHandsome

‘Likers’ of the Barkitty Facebook page will know that I always get snaps of visiting pets – and share them online. Hamish came in yesterday and I managed to get a gorgeous pic of him (well, it wasn’t really that difficult)!

With permission from his owner I have used in in my latest adverts. Look out for this cutie pie in the local press this month J

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Den-Dens

I've actually developed a bit of an obsession for this under-the-stairs type dog house, so this morning I've mostly been on Google images... thought I'd share my wares with you as my Facebook ‘likers’ seem to really enjoy them! Here a few I found ...

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Pin Up

Barkitty is on Pinterest, so follow us if you’re on there! It’s the place to be…

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Autumn Winter 2012 brochure

I thought I would share my hard work, and upload the link to my new Autumn/Winter 2012 brochure on here...

Click on the link and have a look. Please share :)

Thanks for your support, Lisa x

http://www.browchure.com/brochure/code/FpqA4dNP9JF958Z2HRm2ezsSXYDgfC

You're not going out dressed like that...

Another fab illustration by Gemma Correll. She gets better & better!

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What's it all about? Alfie!

August 22nd 2012

Finally, after 10 years of nagging, my husband has finally realised I am always right and agreed to us getting a puppy, Alfie.

Nikki had been bringing a selection of her pups from her dog Bella’s litter of 8 into the shop for a while, to socialise them and give them a break from the others. We have always had Labradors in the family so I knew what wonderful dogs they are; and when I saw Alfie I just fell in love! Jason was keen to come and meet him – and as soon as he did he felt the same, and Alfie was ours!

He is such a good boy – anyone who has met him in the shop or out-and-about comment on how well behaved he is! He sits very obediently on the shop floor, providing a warm welcome to customers and their doggies alike.
 
We can’t believe how much he is growing – everyday he looks a little bit bigger and has learned more. He has a camouflage Puppia harness and a House of Paws ‘woof’ harness – both very boyish! I think Jason was right to agree to a male Labrador, as I would have sooner or later succumbed to the temptation of dressing up a little female dog!

So, the big question, how is he getting on with 6 year old cat Jasmine? Well… so far, so good. As I write we are all 3 lounging in the same room – with no fur flying or claws out! We are remaining very calm when they are near each other, and allowing Jasmine to take control of the situation. We always keep doors open so she can leave the room at any time, and never force them to be near each other. As soon as Alfie looks like he might chase her we firmly tell him “no”, because that’s when the problems could begin.

So come in to the shop to say hello to Alfie and give him a cuddle. He can normally be found hiding things under the large central tables and generally acting cute in exchange for puppy treats! See you soon…

Lisa x
 

Have you ever been this tired?

Something's not quite right here...

Things that cats kind of look like

I found this on Pinterest and thought it was cute :)

How a dog hugs a baby

I recieved this through on an email this morning and thought I'd share it... This is the same Brutus who saved his owner in my previous dog by cutting a mans throat...

Instructions for properly hugging a baby (from a dog's point of view):

1. First, uh, find a baby.

2. Second, be sure that the object you found was indeed a baby,
by employing classic sniffing techniques.

3. Next, you will need to flatten the baby before
actually beginning the hugging process.

4. The 'paw slide' = Simply slide paws around baby
and prepare for possible close-up.

5. Finally, if a camera is present, you will need to execute
the difficult and patented 'hug, smile, and lean' so
as to achieve the best photo quality.

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