The Poppy Effect blog
Welcome to the Poppy Effect blog where I’ll share stories about our adventures and lessons I learn along the way.
One year on!
A year ago today some lovely people dropped Poppy off at my house and she stole my heart. I’ve learned a lot in that year. Some things I’d do differently for sure but most of all I’ve learned a dogs love is absolute. Please Read on
Birthday Girl
Today Poppy turns 14. It was cold and wet when I woke up and as always Issy was up for a walk. She'd walk in a snow storm. But Poppy was curled up in bed so I let her sleep. We had a lovely lunchtime walk but she chilled for most of the day. If I wanted to be true to...
Poppy Running with Abandon
By far one of the greatest’s gifts I’ve been given in life is a beautiful 13yo Springer Spaniel called Poppy who needed a home, needed to be loved, and was going to give untold riches in return. Watching her flourish makes me smile with every cell in my body. Read on…
Dealing with anxiety
Poppy was so easy to look after. She seemed to settle in so well. However I wasn’t until she showed signs of improvement I realised maybe that might not have been so much the case. Let’s talk about anxiety.
An old girl makes an old man cry…
Yep this is the Poppy Effect in full swing. I’ve seen Poppy change so much over the last couple of months she’s more playful & bouncy & seems to be getting younger every day. But today, something happened that took me by complete surprise.
And then there was Issy (part 2)
Obviously with a rescue there’s always a worry about settling in to a new home. I’ve heard it can take up to three months. There can be behavioural issues, not getting on with other dogs, has to learn her new name, has to get used to he new home… well… the dog gods were smiling on me when they send me Issy, read on
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