016 A NATION OF DOG LOVERS Honey
from a local greyhound trust, so came up with the idea of introducing their very own ‘canine relations manager’. Gill Pratt, Brook Court’s manager,
says: “It’s been a joy introducing Honey to the residents. She has made a difference to their lives already, bringing a smile to everyone’s face the minute she walks into the room. “One of our residents living with dementia speaks very little but becomes animated the instant Honey is present. She will hold her head very gently and stroke her entire back. It’s lovely to watch. “We know how benefi cial animal therapy can be for older people – especially those living with dementia – and Honey is so friendly and calming. Being close to animals can lift a person’s mood, stimulate social interaction and ease agitation –
Honey is brilliant at doing all those things!” In fact, such has been Honey’s impact on the home, Sky News recently popped along to see her perform her daily duties (above). Care UK (
careuk.com) is looking to welcome ‘canine relations managers’ to some of its other homes.
Pampered Pooches
While most dog owners are happy taking their charge on nice walks, having a cuddle on the sofa and catching up on the day’s news (come on, we all talk to them!), for some nothing is too good. Enter the rise of the pet spa and pampering delights such as deluxe pedicures, tear stain treatments, blueberry and vanilla facials, oatmeal healing baths and tea tree conditioning for sensitive skin. Who said, “It’s a dog’s life?”
THANKS TO ALL THOSE INDEX READERS AND FB FOLLOWERS WHO POSTED PHOTOS OF THEIR POOCHES. HERE’S OUR FAB FOUR!
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INSTAPOOCHES If you thought Instagram was purely for endless photos of random people’s dinner and pouting young ladies Photoshopped within an inch of their lives, think again. There are dogs on social media with followings of which some c-list celebrities would be jealous. Take Bella Takahashi Rudberg. The way- too-cute two-year-old miniature schnauzer from Stockholm has almost 12,000 followers addicted to her daily updates of playing ball in the park, landing a mean high-fi ve on her owner, and generally having ‘mummy’ and ‘daddy’ at her every ‘bark’ and call.
Gabrielle Lofthouse
Jan Adams
Angela Reed’s Tallulah
Sarah Jones’ Boris
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