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Another example of dogs being judged by their perceived reputation, rather than by their own personal behaviour was brought to my attention today, by a member of The Dogs Trust. ……… (more…)

The following copy of a letter was forwarded to me today, and I laughed so much that I thought it was worth publishing it here. I congratulate the author and hope anyone who reads it here will enjoy it too! (more…)

Tomorrow, June 1st 2007 will see England catching up with Wales, at least with regard to the ban on smoking in public places. (more…)

Summer days encourage us to go to the countryside or the coast. (more…)

I recently wrote about micro-chipping…..

Several weeks ago a dog whom we know, took fright and bolted. (more…)

It was a beautiful day on Easter Saturday. The Fund-raising Committee at Llys Nini had organised an Easter Bonnet competition and an Easter Egg Hunt for the local children.

There was a small entry fee (it was, after all a fund raising day as well as a ‘fun day’), with concessions for family groups. (more…)

In the olden days, the only way of identifying the owner of a dog or cat was to hope that it was wearing a collar with its address on it so it could be safely returned if it happened to get lost. (more…)

Although this is not the actual cat… it looks very similar!

We had already done a full morning’s voluntary work for the animal centre… a dog, three rabbits and a cat had been transported to the vet’s surgery for treatment. (more…)

One of the great joys of our sailing years was whenever we were joined by dolphins. There are lots of them off the Welsh Coast, and we had the pleasure of their acrobatic cabarets also in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

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On Thursday, The Bishop Of Swansea and Brecon, the Right Reverend Lord Bishop Anthony Pierce came to Llys Nini to dedicate and open the Rainbow Bridge. It was also a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the opening of the lovely animal re-homing centre at Penllegaer, Swansea, after its move from the old Dogs’ Home at Singleton Park, Swansea.. (more…)