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Archive for September, 2009


Brambles and Stinging Nettles are taking over the Countryside

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

A recent survey costing ten million pounds has revealed that our countryside is overrun by Brambles and Stinging Nettles along with a few other invasive species.
I am sure most of us that regularly spend time in the countryside are quite aware of this without such a vast amount of money being spent on the conclusion.
Brambles, [...]

Catnip Playsack

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Spice up your cat’s playtime by adding a Catnip Playsack sachet to a favourite toy or place where your cat likes to lie or hide, the sack measures 12cm x 9cm and is filled with organic catnip.
If you prefer loose Catnip sprinkle around some Organic Catnip Flowers and Leaves instead.
Catnip is the common [...]

Getting Ready for Xmas

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Love it or loathe it, Christmas is on the horizon.
Retailers obviously have to plan months in advance especially as more people spread the cost of Xmas by buying earlier.
I will be listing my Dog and Cat Christmas gifts from the beginning of October with a second category entitled Xmas Specials, look out for some [...]

Dog Coats for the Autumn and Winter

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Dog Coats. All dogs have a natural coat, some need a bit more protection than others in certain cold and wet conditions.
Long haired dogs are less likely to feel the cold but you will know only too well how long it takes to get them dry after a wet walk.
Short haired dogs are easier [...]

Petrol Price Rise. For or Against?

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Here we go again, another rise in the duty of fuel just when people are struggling to cope financially due to the recession.
When will the government come to its senses and see that the fairest system for all is a pay as you drive system with car tax scrapped completely.
As a motorist who travels no [...]

Should the RNLI rescue animals?

Friday, September 4th, 2009

I recently read an article concerning the rescue by a lifeboat crew of a Jack Russell who had fallen down a cliff.
One reader had commented that as a lifelong supporter of the RNLI he felt that the contributions he made to the lifeboat service were wasted on pet and animal rescue and the service [...]

High Visibility Dog Coats: Free Shipping

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

With the darker nights creeping up on us, more dog walkers are having to take their pets for walks in the fading light.
There are a lot of mad motorists out there whose recklessness costs not only human life but animal’s lives too. With this in mind it is worth considering buying a High Visibility [...]

Free Shipping on Selected Items

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

During this period of recession I have decided to help a little by way of offering free shipping on selected items, at present the items with free postage comprise certain wooden bird feeders and nest boxes. In the next few days I will be adding more items from different categories to the list.

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