W e began the PAT DOG (Pets As Therapy) work two years ago now with ‘Saucy Sybil' who soon proved that she had a special gift, instinctively knowing what a person needs, she was followed by Matthew, Matty Yum Yum to his friends, and then Upsy Daisy and Tigga who   are also excellent visitors, patient and kind.  They visit the elderly in homes and also the local Day Centre too.  PAT DOGS are very special ‘Little People' who brighten the lives of all they meet.

 

‘Haven Lea' Pugs began with ‘Saucy Sybil' our very first Pug, she is black and the ‘Star' of the family, Sybil was followed by Matty Yum Yum. Then along came Upsy Daisy and her daughter Tigga who we took in when their family no longer wanted them.  ‘Racy Ruby Valentine' came next; she and the others are all fawn.

Ruby has just celebrated her first birthday in grand style with a party for her family and many friends.  Our latest baby is ‘Sexy Sadie' she is also black , now six months old and looking forward to joining the  ‘show' as it were, all are trained and have excellent manners,  love being the centre of attention and give their utmost whatever is asked of them.

The ‘Haven Lea' Pugs have had a busy month, the snow of course. Then of course Ruby celebrated her first birthday in grand style, ‘Racy Ruby Valentine' was born on Valentine's Day, her birthday celebrations went on all weekend.  A parcel arrived from her friends in Flintshire,  a card from Somerset , texts, e mails and phone calls, balloons were put up, one a red heart shape helium balloon. Ruby enjoyed a visit to the pet shop to choose gifts, she took along Sybil to help, they both enjoyed deciding what to have. In the end after much deliberating toys and treats were chosen, then it was home for games, treats and a special birthday tea complete with a cake and a candle which Ruby delighted in blowing out herself. 

The next day, Sunday, friends arrived for a party, they brought three of their dogs as well, Brandy, a smooth haired Griffon, Ace, black Pug and Sophie a Jack Russell Griffon, only five weeks old but eager to join in the fun. Ruby and the rest of the ‘Crew' entertained their guests while we enjoyed a buffet lunch then they all tucked into raspberry jelly. Barry was on standby with a mop and bucket and I was ready to wipe sticky faces and paws, we were all amazed at how little jelly went astray, little Sophie soon got the hang of the mastering the jelly and was finished before the others,  before the visit was over they all laid down for a snooze before one more round of games and then it was time for their friends to go home.  Ruby thinks being one is tremendous fun.  

A quiet week has followed.  Ruby has been busy at the computer ably assisted by Sybil to write all her thank you letters,  she then went to ‘school' on Wednesday evening,  I should mention that the week before Sadie passed her puppy course with flying colours, received a certificate and a rosette, she is now in the same class as Ruby,  Sadie has also undergone a ‘small Ladies Operation' too,  after a few days rest she was once more ‘Up And At Em' again, Sadie likes to think that she is in charge which alas doesn't always go down too well with the older  ones, Matty Yum Yum and Daisy,  who soon remind her who is in charge, even Sybil is known to give her a biff now and again if she gets too high and mighty, and has to be reminded that she is only six months old.

Hope you enjoy reading this and seeing the photos dear readers, the ‘Haven Lea' Pugs and all the ‘Crew' will be back soon,  Rory Russell, Pocket Rocket, has just whizzed in and sends all a High'5' of the Paw, Bye For Now.