Dog Friendly Shops in the UK
Believe it or not, there are no definitive laws in the UK stating that dogs are not allowed inside shops. Our four-legged friends being excluded from the retail experience is purely customary: except for in some exceptional circumstances (for example, for reasons of health and safety), it is entirely up to a store manager’s discretion […]
Dog Friendly Nottingham
Nottingham is a city in the East Midlands which sits on the River Trent, located 16 miles to the east of Derby and 30 miles north of Leicester. It is perhaps most famous for its role in the legend of history’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood, but it is also a significant hub for lace […]
Dog Friendly Bristol
Bristol is a large, thriving and bohemian city on the south-west coast of England. It is nestled in between the Mendip Hills and the Cotswolds Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and stands at the confluence of two major English rivers: the Avon, which snakes its way through the city centre; and the Severn Estuary, which […]
Dog Friendly Brighton & Hove
The city by the sea, sandwiched in between the South Downs National Park and the English Channel, Brighton and Hove has been a favourite British holiday destination for decades. It combines an uncompromising, traditional, windswept seaside charm with a modern, relaxed, trendy and bohemian vibe, creating a blend which is quite unique. For dog owners, […]
Dog Friendly Edinburgh
If a visit to the capital city of Scotland isn’t already on your to-do list then it needs to be. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful, vibrant and historic cities in the world; a friendly, welcoming cultural hub where there is simply masses of stuff to see and do. Better yet: your four-legged friend […]
Dog Friendly Glasgow
Sitting on the River Clyde to the eastern side of Scotland’s central belt, Glasgow is Scotland’s most populous city. While it perhaps lacks some of the period charm of its near neighbour and great rival Edinburgh, it is possessed of a vibrancy and energy that are all its own. Glasgow is one of Britain’s most […]
Gift Guide for Pet Birds, Pet Bird Lovers & Owners
Pet birds are increasingly common in the UK: during the Covid pandemic the number of feathered friends in our homes tripled to over 1.5 million, meaning they are now the country’s fourth most popular pet behind dogs, cats and rabbits. Gifts for Pet Birds Toys for Birds One of the main challenges with choosing a […]
Gift Guide for Small Animal Lovers & Owners
Small animals remain very popular pets in the UK, but the variety of gift ideas available for each species can be wildly variable. Rabbits and hamsters seem to enjoy all the luck, while rats are seemingly still in the bad books. Meanwhile, fans of guinea pigs may well find themselves better provided for than their […]
Gift Guide for Dogs
Personalised Gifts for Dogs There’s personalised items for everyone and everything these days and, frankly, a lot of it is just tat with your name written on it. The same goes for personalised items for our four-legged friends, but happily there is still plenty of well-made, functional and useful stuff out there. A great place […]
Gift Guide for Cats
Cats are simultaneously far easier and far more difficult to buy gifts for than dogs. While dogs tend to be open to sharing their people’s every interest, cats tend to rigorously stick to what they know and what they like. Creative present buying for your cat is almost doomed to failure, but there are a […]