This campaign is run by the National Office for Animal Health (NOAH) with one main purpose in mind – to encourage pet owners to seek preventative healthcare advice for their animals. The NOAH report from 2011 shows that over 50% of pet owners usually forget to vaccinate their pets – the results of this study were put into a fun infographic, which I featured earlier on my blog.
A new study of over 2,000 UK pet owners has revealed that more than three quarters (77%) believe their pet’s health is as important as, or more than, their own. If the numbers are right, it means that we are going in the correct direction.
So why do I heart my pets?
There are a lot of reasons but mainly because they are fantastic companions… they do not judge me or care if I wear my PJs all day long because I am having a lazy patch… They are there for me when I need them and will always listen to my rants, plans or dreams… They make me a better person. They mobilizing me to get up in the morning, to prepare meals, to play and when it is time they come for a cuddle. Yes, sometimes it is hard work to own 4 pets, especially two big dogs. With the current weather as it is the daily walks become more like a chore than a pleasure, but it has to be done… All four of them are totally different, but they have one thing in common I love them all!
She came from a rescue place, never walked, kept in the garden and scared of most things. We worked with her to overcome her fears, taught her some basic obedience and good manners and as a result we have the most loyal dog one can imagine. She is a fantastic guard dog, who loves to sleep on our bed and will never take any food from strangers. She always looks sad (not sure why, but she does) until you say “walkie, walkie…” then her whole face lights up and she is ready for a new adventure…
There is a lot of work involved around Newfoundland’s – all the brushing, cleaning, grooming and of course the gloop… but it is all worth it. This is my first Newfie and I am amazed by this breed… so caring, gentle and understanding… you can really see it in their eyes.
Mr. Ginger is a weird cat, he is more dog-like to be honest, but we love him for it. He walks with us on the morning dog walk, he eats from the dog bowls and he is always ready for cuddles. No matter what time of the day or night it is, as long as he is home, you can just go and pick him up, put him on your laps and off you go… let the cuddle sessions begin.
btw he hates paparazzis
Ode is one of those cats, who could rule the planet. There is something special about him. He moves with grace like he owns the place. He spends nights in and days out… and he is always outside the front door when dinner time comes… I am still unsure how he does it and how he knows (it is not like every day dinner is served at the same time… sometimes it is 2+ hours off) but he is always there, yet if you open the door before dinner time he isn’t there!
So, whatever your reasons for loving your pets – do love them, but remember: we have the choice they don’t.
Once we decide to become a pet owner, we are responsible for them and I hope we can all rise to the challenge and be as good as we possibly can be!
Such a lovely post. i love all the pictures. GIGLove
I love both cats and dogs.. it’s hard to pick any of them. My granny used have almost 40 cats and around 4 dogs. It was sad when they began to die. This post is really beautiful. i think we should all make an effort from our part so that they aren’t ill-treated. (:
Such lovely pets! They look so cute! Having a pet is such a huge responsibility.. but it is that much rewarding as well!
what a great campaign! all of your pets are absolutely adorable 😀 they looks so loving and cuddly. giglove
mr ginger looks like and sounds like a sweetheart! =) a cuddly cat is a winner for sure =D
this is a great campaign! ive read how animals have been ill treated in the news and its disgusting
Great campaign! Although I don’t own any animals but I adore them <3
Great post! Thanks for sharing this campaign to use! You have lovely pets! I got a little sad when I read Lilly’s story but I’m glad you helped her overcome her fears. 🙂
Your pets are adorable!!! I cant believe that so many people do not take care of their pets, it is crazy!
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What a wonderful cause - You’re so good to get involved! <3 #GIGLove
I love animals, I have a dog and a bird and may sound like a crazy lady everyday talking to them 🙂 x
Bunk is beautiful!! What a lovely campaign… I heart my dog Rosso because his personality is one of a kind and he is always full of life… well he is a Husky! There is no such thing as a calm husky!
Georgie xx
they are so cute. I love dogs and cats as well. But I never have them as a pet. What a lovely campaign.
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the dogs and cat are all so adorables….
Lovely campaign, Agata! I heart my pet because it always make me feel loved and needed! GIGlove
Lovely post! I’m sure your furry companions would purr and lick you if they could read this. but I’m sure they know how much you love them. I have a cat, too. He acts like human and loves to cuddle and rule the world, too. Cheers! 🙂
Great campaign! I love the pics. Your pets are so cute. 🙂
I am not so much of a pet person but its definitely a great idea ! #giglove
Oh wow this is a great campaign. I’m definitely a big dog person but I live in a apartment so can’t have one. But I’ve got two budgies though. 🙂 xx gig
Yeap, that’s the problem with big dogs… they are no good for an apartment in most cases
A good reminder post. We are between pets at the moment after losing our furbaby nearly two years ago. Just waiting for the right time to get a kitten (& hubby wants a Newfie!!)
Took us over a year to make a final call about getting a Newfie… too much cons to consider, but it is so worth it!
What a great read, it makes me miss my pets of the past and how much we need to welcome a new one into our home.
Our cat Neo was a rescue from Battersea and he’s such an integral member of the family I cannot imagine life without him now. I think it’s great for kids to have pets so that they learn to take care of others and to be kind an loving too.
All your pets look so wonderful 🙂
Thank you Swazi, they make an awesome pack…
they look lovely! i dont have any pets myself
Ahhh, Ode has a good sense of smell and Mr. Ginger is the cutest! A cat that goes for walks with you and your dogs? Awwwww
Yeap, Mr.Gingers is joining us for a walk… and he actually can walk to heel 🙂
Your love for your pets is so heart warming. I LOVE my two kitties, Star and Astro. Even when we were on our family holiday part of my wanted to come home just to see them again. Thank you for sharing, this is a great campaign and it was lovely to meet your pets 🙂 GIG
If we could, we would take cats on holidays with us as well, but I don’t think they would like it.
We always have friends to check on them few times a day and replenish food and water…
That’s exactly what my mum did, bless her for being so helpful 🙂
I am quite scared of most animals but even I can say that these photos are stunning xx
Great campaign
Bunk is possibly the most gorgeous dog ever……your cats look very aloof!
Thank you!
Off to tell Bunk you think he is handsome… he is a sucker for compliments
I love my dogs so much, one of them is by my feet at the moment, my old faithful girl. The other is curled up on a cushion - my lively little terrier.
I’m a dog person myself, you have some beautiful animals but Lilly would be the type of dog I would have 🙂
I don’t have pets but I admire responsible owners like yourself!
I hear ya! Pets really do make a family 🙂
Oh I love Bunk - how gorgeous!
Lovely post and beautiful animals you have - they really do deserve the best from us all so very precious <3
Your family does you credit.
I don’t heart saying I heart, though!
This is a great campaign. While I have to be hones that I find my cat’shealth less important than my own, I do feel that he needs to stay healthy as long a spossible. (The not finding hsi ehaltha s importnat applies more to the fct that I’d have him put down sooner than I’d ge tmyself euthanized.) I think preventative health care can do a lot, and in our case, tid e osn’t cost much cause my mother-in-law is a vet.
Am not a very pet person, but I do like dogs. Labs are my favourite.
Isn’t Bunk handsome. I’d love a dog but we live in centra lLondon in a flat and it would not be fair.
Totally agree. We were in London for 5 years and only got pets once we moved out to the countryside.
Lovely post
Great post Agata!!Love all your pets, they are so cute. I have 2 cats and they are also so different.
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I always get our kitty cat vaccinated - it’s all part of the responsibility of being a pet owner.
Your animals are just lovely! Here’s our cat, Pumpkin ♥
Wow, she is stunning!
I would love if Ode pose for me… at least once… He will be 6 this year and I still don’t have a really nice shot of him 🙁
Any chance your Pumpkin is giving a posing lessons?
This is a fabulous idea! I think all pet owners need to know that pets need the same care and attention as humans and making sure they are fit and healthy should be a main concern 🙂
It is a shame how many owners still forget about basic pet needs like a routine health check… maybe with time it will change… I hope…
Great post! I agree with you. I wish Ode would really rule the planet, some things would be better :o)
haha it would be a fun world to live in I think
we had much more tuna and seafood :o)
What a great idea Agata - are you doing a linky?
No, I am just joining in to share the info and help Pet Health Info - campaign logo is linked into their site.
They really do offer a great advice.
That’s great Agata thank you - it’s a great campaign 🙂