Did you ever wonder how your pet feels when you go on a vacation and leave them behind? Pets and all other creatures have feeling and they can reason as well as have concerns. Just stop and think of some of the feeling your pet may be having when you go away for long periods, of time and they are, left alone to think about all kinds of things.

Your pet cat or dog loves you and they depend upon you for everything in their lives. Food and water are the most important things of course. Therefore, when you leave and the pet figures out you are gone the pet becomes concerned. Worrying about where you are and why you have left them.

They will also worry about how they will survive if the food and water are gone because you are not there to fill these needs. Therefore, all of these things are going through the pets mind. First, and foremost is the concern for you are you safe, where are you, and when will you come home. (more…)

If you are a dog owner, what do you do when it comes to taking your family holiday? Do you reward your dog for years of loyal service, keeping you company and guarding your home by leaving him or her at home or in kennels? This certainly wouldn’t be the preferred option for most dog owners. Well here’s an option for dog owners to consider – if you take a holiday in a self-catering holiday cottage you can often take your ‘best friend’ with you. You won’t have to worry about leaving him or her at home, you won’t have to pay for kennel fees and you will have a much better family holiday.

So where should you take your family and your four legged friend on holiday. The area of coastline where Dorset meets Devon, around Lyme Bay is an easily accessible part of England renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, sheltered harbours, sandy beaches, thatched cottages and pastoral landscape. There are so many dog friendly and family friendly walks in this stunning location – it’s a great place for getting out and about and exercising yourself and your dog. It’s an area that offers wonderful cliff top and coastal walks and scenic countryside walks inland.

In terms of dog friendly holiday accommodation, a self-catering holiday cottage is a great option. Many holiday cottage owners are happy to welcome considerate owners and their dogs so there is no need to leave your `best friend` at home. If you are considering taking your dog during the summer you should bear in mind that there are access restrictions for dogs on many Dorset and Devon beaches. Listed below are details of access to some of the main beaches in the Lyme Bay area. Even if access to the beach is restricted during the summer there are still plenty of fantastic coastal and countryside walks that you can enjoy with your dog(s). (more…)