Kim’s Happy Tails

28/08/2026

This is where we'll be on Sunday!

If you're at a loose end you might like to pop along and support this worthy charity. It should be a lot of fun, with plenty of classes to choose from.

28/08/2026

Handsome Hector 🩵

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

I have been a bit rubbish at taking photos recently! But here is a few from the last couple of weeks. Including a poorly Buzzard we took to a local wildlife hospital and it's doing well ❤️‍🩹

21/08/2026

Trying to get a decent selfie with these two 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 Alan James Amanda James

09/08/2026

My very own little Darcey enjoying an afternoon snooze in the garden with me today 🩷

19/07/2026

Fun in the water 🤣💦🐶

28/06/2026

These beauties join the Happy tails gang.
The Beautiful fox red Hattie 🩷
And cheeky boys Boris & Badger 🩵🩵

24/06/2026

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Summer is wonderful… but for our dogs, keeping cool can sometimes be a challenge. Beyond the obvious shade and fresh water, here are 5 unusual but brilliant ways to help your furry friend beat the heat:

1. Freeze their favourite toys
Pop a chew toy or Kong filled with dog-safe treats into the freezer. It becomes a cooling activity that keeps them entertained and refreshed.

2. Create a “sniff garden” in the shade
Hide treats among herbs like mint or basil (safe varieties only!) in a shaded area. Mental stimulation tires dogs out without the risk of overheating from too much exercise.

3. Make icy paw prints
Freeze low-salt broth or watermelon pieces into ice cubes and scatter them on a tray outside. It’s enrichment, hydration, and fun all rolled into one!

4. Try a cooling bandana
Soak a bandana in cool water and tie it loosely around their neck. It’s a simple trick that can make walks much more comfortable on warmer days.

5. Become an early bird or night owl
Swap midday walks for sunrise strolls or evening adventures. Not only is it cooler, but there’s something magical about sharing those quieter moments together.

The biggest lesson summer teaches us? Dogs don’t need grand adventures to be happy. Sometimes all they want is a cool spot, a favourite toy, and their favourite human nearby.

What are your favourite tips for keeping your dog cool in hot weather? We’d love to hear them!

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