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Welcome to the Poppy Effect blog where I’ll share stories about our adventures and lessons I learn along the way.

And then there was Issy (part 1)

And then there was Issy (part 1)

A magical thing happened when I told a friend at work about Poppy. I was on a video call and picked her up so he could meet her and said I was on the hunt for a younger rescue. The next day, fate smiled on Poppy and I. I hope you enjoy the story

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First Sunday walk and explore!

First Sunday walk and explore!

So first night couldn’t have gone better Poppy seemed very happy with her new surroundings and not nervous at all which was of course my biggest concern. So we woke up Sunday morning and were off out with her new friends to explore her new home.

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How it all started (part 2)

How it all started (part 2)

So after a few days days of back and forth Poppy had arrived and she stole my heart the moment she walked in the door. She’s such a gentle soul but of course I haven’t had a dog for so long so to say I was nervous was an understatement. Luckily for me, help was at hand.

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How it all started (part 1)

How it all started (part 1)

On November the 22nd 2023 a close friend of mine sent me a text telling me about a dog she’d heard needs a home. I was unprepared for what was to come and it’s turned out to be the loveliest friendship. Here’s how it started.

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