Hello NewsHounds, this week we introduce you to ‘Pets in Parliament’, send good wishes across the pond, and feature some lovely UK brands to help with that Christmas shopping list, plus news and gossip from Barry, Digby and Vinnie.
A Pet in Every Home – PAWs up for FDOTUS
PAAW House would like to congratulate Champ and Major Biden, the FDOTUS on their upcoming move to Pennsylvania Ave. We are delighted they will be taking their place on the lawns, tried and tested by their many predecessors, including Bo, Sunny, Buddy, Miss Beazley, Barney, Spot, Fala and Yuki. Major Biden himself makes history as the first rescue dog in the White House.
We did try to contact their Mom for a quote, but I guess she’s busy packing up their toys for the big move! Here in the UK, we’ve got much loved doggies in some famous homes too. The lovely rescue Dilyn, has his paws tucked comfortably under the table at Downing Street, and our Royal Palaces have been home to canine companions for generations. Here’s hoping that one day nobody in this country will be denied the right to share their home with a loved pet. #APetInEveryHome
https://paaw.house/letter-to-dilyn-of-downing-street/
Happy By Harper – What’s not to Love
Hound about town Digby introduced us to a new friend recently, and we love her work. Happy By Harper makes a beautiful range of eco-friendly soy candles and custom made pottery pieces, including pet bowls which can be made to order in a design and colour of your choice. Sarah set up Happy By Harper last summer, after going through a difficult period with her mental health, she wanted to do something that would make her happy and explore her creative side. Sarah told us “my greatest joy has been bringing happiness to others through the products I design and the workshops I run, helping others get in touch with their creativity”.
Pet bowls are the latest addition to her range of fabulous pottery, she says “I absolutely love seeing the finished products being used by our four-legged friends”. Although she doesn’t currently have a pet Sarah grew up with golden retrievers, Elsa and Ollie as well as Bruce & Nala the rabbits and India the hamster. You can get in touch with Sarah to discuss her upcoming workshops, or place a custom-made order via her Instagram, @happybyharper.
PAAW House is currently running a competition on Instagram to win a Happy By Harper custom-made pet bowl, enter at @paaw_house.
Pets in Parliament
Welcome to Pets in Parliament (not literally). There are many great cross-party initiatives, animal welfare being one. If you watch any parliamentary debate on the topic of animal or pet welfare you will see MP’s from all parties speak passionately about their love for animals, and their own pets. Over the coming months we will be introducing you to some of these people who avidly support our voiceless companions.
Dr Lisa Cameron MP & Rossi
Dr Lisa Cameron MP is a passionate campaigner for animal welfare, and chair of APDAWG (All-party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group). Set up in 2017 with TV Vet Marc Abraham, APDAWG hosts meetings for parliamentarians to meet dog welfare people, charities, experts and other stakeholders to inform, investigate, discuss, and challenge dog related activities, legalisation, and trends with the aim of improving the health and welfare of dogs in the UK. Dr Cameron together with her colleagues at APDAWG successfully campaigned for the Government to enact Lucy’s Law.</