Animal Aunts the Home and Pet sitters

Here are a few links to products / services / organisations which may be useful or of which we or one of our Aunts has experience and approves of !

BARF

BARF stands for Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food - obviously!

Some vets now believe that pets should be fed on a diet as close as possible to that which they would eat in the wild, i.e. raw meat and offal, raw meaty bones, and raw vegetables. We have been feeding our dogs entirely this way for a number of years and the results speak for themselves, they are fit, energetic (not hyperactive), have beautifully clean teeth, and virtually never go to the vet. Zinger (4 years) in the photo was weaned straight onto raw meat and vegetables and was soon crunching up raw chicken wings quite happily. We have also had many of instances of Client's dogs fed on some 'complete' foods having behavioural problems, particularly hyperactivity which have been greatly helped by this diet. Anyway that's our experience, so have a look at www.ukbarfclub.co.uk - this site is sponsored by a raw meat supplier (www.naturesmenu.co.uk) ,  but it has a lot of information including books to read, links, veterinary advice etc. Read and make up your own mind. www.ukrmb.co.uk not only give advice but are trying to lobby to make vets aware of the advantages of this kind of diet, and to stop the conflict of interest that arises from vets selling nutritional products.

Canine Partners assists people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained assistance dogs. Once you have seen the transformation these amazing animals make to the lives of the people they help you WILL want to help them in their work. Visit the website - there are many ways you can support them.

in the sunny Devon sea....

Position, position, position - Family cottage - not near the beach - ON the beach at South Sands. Salcombe - stunning views across the estuary - perfect for sailing, fishing, swimming, walking .... www.thecrabpot.co.uk - Stop Press...now completely refurbished for 2008.

Contemporary Designs in Reclaimed Wood

All Phoenix Woodcrafts'  work is produced in West Sussex from locally sourced salvaged wood. An estimated 1.8 million tonnes of wood waste goes into UK landfill each year, most of which could be reused for something, whether it is for woodcraft, DIY or just for firewood. A good proportion of our wood was destined for landfill.        
 

Car dog box / cage

We have had these dog boxes for the car for over 15 years and they are (in my humble opinion) the best a dog (and a car) can get. The main part of the cage (floor, front and side walls) is made of some sort of heavy duty white nylony / plastic and metal caging is coated .  In summer simply open the tailgate of your car and your dogs are safely caged  but in the fresh air. The whole box can be picked up by one person and slid in / out of the back of your car as required, so converting your car from carrying dogs to normal use in seconds. The box can be used as a stand alone portable kennel  when out of the car. The floor material is waterproof, warm to lie on, easily cleaned and seems to last forever even with constant use. The doors are sprung so there is no cage rattle at all. If they don't make one for your car they will measure up and build to your requirements. www.lintran-products.co.uk

Home Baked Gourmet Snacks for the Discerning dog

www.gooddogbakery.co.uk

in sunny Wimbledon....

Quality Bed and Breakfast accommodation in private homes around Wimbledon area - for tennis, for business, for pleasure - all close to the tennis www.wimbledonhomesb-b.co.uk

Simon Gudgeon Sculptor

Simon (Animal Aunt retd.) is now one of the UK's foremost wildlife sculptors - capturing the essence and movement of his subjects in an elegantly simplified form. He has put his talents not only to British wildlife but to African as well. Get a taste from his beautifully crafted website then go to one of his exhibitions - you will not be disappointed. www.simongudgeon.com

Cadno Rosettes

Hand made rosettes for all occasions - we cater for shows, clubs, children's parties, sorts days and other events.

Contact: Alex Fox - Tel: 01570 493127 / Mob: 07977 596876

Cadno-rosettes@tiscali.co.uk

Read all about it...

Once their brood had flown the nest Frank & Maria Nelson set off from New Zealand to travel the world and see what life brought. Guess what? They became Animal Aunts (amongst many other things). Top of the AA book list! www.allyouneedisluck.com

Smugglers Cottage, Green Lane, Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5DA