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#Project52 2024 week 45

Half term, woohoo!  It was such a long time at school and we have been desperate for a break! The weather has been grey and dreary but the relaxation has been epic! We have had lots of family time including a clip and climb session with cousins. But the highlight of the week has been […]

Saying a final goodbye to a pet and helping children with grief

We have had a bereavement this week and our hearts are broken. Two months ago, a local rescue reached out looking for a loving retirement home for some elderly guinea pigs. Sadly but perhaps understandably, wannabe owners want babies or younger animals so Phyllis and Mabel and other ‘old ladies’ had been left in the […]

Pets with personality

Chas and Wurzel, where do I start?! The boys are just like my kids, very distinctive personalities! I never thought two dogs, particularly twins could be so different from each other. Chas is the goody two shoes around the house and will frequently tell off Wurzel who eats random stuff off the windowsill and climbs […]

#Project52 2024 week 5

January is finally over! It really did seem to last forever! But now just a week left until half term and the days are getting longer: it really does lift the mood for everyone. So this week has been a busy one with lots of exam invigilation, governors’ meetings and helping Toffee recover from her […]

Are sea monkeys the easiest pets?

15 months ago Anya won some sea monkeys in a pass the parcel game. We waited until the Christmas holidays to start them growing. At the time we had 14 guinea pigs (now 17), 2 rabbits and 2 cockapoos, so are sea monkeys the world’s easiest pets? Set up is quick and easy but nothing […]