Here is a list of my current projects:-
'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie.', 'Organising a Companion Dog Show', 'Losing a Dog', 'Up, Pup and Away!', 'Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary.', 'Psychiatric Assistance Dogs.', 'Search and Rescue Dogs.', 'Sniff this Out.', 'The Cinnamon Trust.', 'The Restart Project.'.
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Kaira settled down really well for the night. We've got two beds for her; one in the lounge for daytime use and one in the bedroom for nighttime.
She barked once last night, otherwise, no barking which is a relief!
Simon took her out for a walk this morning and she met up with our neighbours' dog, 'Patch' whom she was fine with.
She's eating, drinking, and sleeping well and springs into action when something interesting happens such as when one of us goes into the kitchen.
Tomorrow, I've got to update her microchip details but need to find out who she's currently registered with. I'm unsure how to find out this information, so I will ask someone at 'Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary' in the morning. We've also got to fit her dog tag to her collar.
As I write this, she's fast asleep on her bed. In a while, I'm going to sit on the bench in our communal garden to have tea with my friend and neighbour Ann while Kaira will be free to roam on her 'long lead'.
Watch this space!
Competitions October 2024
Free
Flash Fiction
https://freeflashfiction.com/current-competition/
Dark
Poets Prize – Edition II
https://www.darkpoets.club/the-dark-poets-prize-edition-ii
QuietManDave
Flash Fiction Prize
https://www.mmu.ac.uk/qmdprize/flash-fiction-prize
Anthology
Poetry Competition
https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/poetry-competition/
The
Bedford Competition – Short Story and Poetry Awards
https://bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk/
Trio
International Poetry Competition 2024
https://www.triouganda.org/poetry-competition
Broken
Sleep Books Poetry Competition 2024
https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/broken-sleep-books-poetry-competition
I'm currently researching material for an article about 'Search and Rescue' dogs for 'Dogs Today' magazine. I'm also sourcing high-resolution photographs to accompany my article. Here's one by photographer Jonathon Sterritt. It's especially brilliant in high-resolution.
Organising a Dog Show 2025
Questions for Contributors.
(These questions are intended for
guidance only – feel free to alter or amend your answers).
Personal Information (e.g. Joe Blogs (67) from
Telford said “…)
1.
What is your name as you want it to appear in
the article?
2.
What is your age? (optional)
3.
Where do you live? (town/city/county etc.)
Your Dog Show Information.
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When is your 2025 dog show taking place?
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Is your dog show part of another event? (e.g.
Village Show)
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Whereabouts is your dog show taking place?
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Does your dog show have an organising team/committee?
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How many people are involved in organising this
dog show?
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What is your role in organising this
dog show?
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How long have you been assisting in organising dog
shows?
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When does your team/committee begin organising your
2025 dog show?
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Does your team or committee follow the Kennel
Club information and/or guidelines?
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Do you have to have the permission of the local
authority?
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Does your group have a bank account of its own?
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How do you appeal to local businesses for
funding or sponsorship?
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Who pays for such items as rosettes and/or
trophies?
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How many dogs do you anticipate taking part?
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Will you have a vet in attendance?
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Will you have a medical professional in
attendance? (e.g. St. Johns Ambulance)?
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What classes will you have?
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Will you have insurance?
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How will you find a suitable judge?
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If required, would you be happy for me to
conduct a telephone interview with you? If so, what is your telephone number?
(preferably a landline).
Please write any further
information of how you will organise your dog show.
The Andalusian Terrier (or Sherry Terrier) is a Spanish breed of dog of the terrier type. Its Spanish name reflects its main occupation: hunting rats and mice hidden between barrels in the wineries of Andalusia in Spain.
They tend to get along with most people, both familiar and unfamiliar, as well as most other canines, but their extremely high prey drive and speed make them unsafe companions for smaller animals such as rabbits, ferrets, and even some cats.
Their life span is 8-18 years.
The Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz is sometimes referred to as the Spanish Jack Russell due to their similarity to the popular Jack Russell Terrier in looks and temperament, and both breeds have Fox Terrier in their ancestry, but the Ratonero developed in the south of Spain, a mix of Fox Terriers and local ratting dogs.
The result was an extremely quick and agile hunter of vermin that worked well in between the wine barrels stored at the vineyards that flourished in the area.
They are known for having an exuberant and joyful personality and are quite affectionate and even comical at home but focused and driven when on the hunt.
The name Kaira has multiple meanings in English, including: right, opportune moment, beloved, and dear. Kaira is related to the Ancient Greek term Kairos, which also means "right" and "opportune moment". It may also come from the Latin word carus, which means "beloved" and "dear". Kaira is also a Hindu girl's name that means "peaceful" and "unique".
16:45 I've been researching material for Kaira's Little Website at kaira.fun I found this photograph which I think is brilliant to describe one of the breeds' activities:-
Kaira comes to us from Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary to whom we are extremely grateful.
