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23/08/2025

Alvin & Oti – The Pom Duo 🤍

Meet Oti, our gorgeous Pomeranian tester. We’ve already had some feedback on Oti, and honestly, isn’t this the cutest little fluff ball?

Their human was hopeful the Scruffle Ball could help them both decompress after away shows while staying in hotels. Enrichment toys can be a great way to bring a sense of calm to busy or unfamiliar environments.

We can’t wait to hear more about how Alvin gets on too. Thank you both for being part of our tester crew!

21/08/2025

Phoebe the Pocket Rocket 🚀

Meet Phoebe, our Jack Russell Terrier pup tester. She’s a bundle of energy, and we can’t help but feel like the Scruffle Ball matches her vibe perfectly.

It’s perfect for play and enrichment… but always remember to supervise.
If your dog is known to be destructive with toys, it’s best to use the Scruffle Ball as a dedicated food source rather than a play toy.

Thank you to Phoebe’s humans for letting her put her paws to the test!

21/08/2025

20/08/2025

After a fantastic weekend at Ellon Castle Garden Market with Exclusively Highlands, we are busy restocking! Our snuffle balls were such a hit that we almost sold out completely.

The scissors are working overtime as we prepare more enrichment fun for your pets. Thank you to everyone who visited our stall and supported us.

Our next stop is this Saturday at By The River Outdoor Street Market with Moray Markets & Car Boot Sales. Come along and see us, but be quick… they might not last long! 🐾

19/08/2025

Gio, The Snuffle Ball King 👑

Meet Gio, our stunning Italian Greyhound tester who’s been a dedicated snuffle ball fan since he was a pup.

Gio gave us some great feedback, he pointed out that Scruffle Balls might be more tempting to chew than our standard snuffle balls because of their pointy ends. This is exactly why we run tester rounds, to figure out which dogs they work best for and which they might not suit.

Your feedback helps us give honest advice to future buyers so they can choose the right product for their dog.

Thank you Gio (and your humans) for helping us refine the Scruffle Ball!

Liz

17/08/2025

Stanley’s IVDD Recovery 💙🩵

Our second Stanley is also a Miniature Dachshund, but his Scruffle Ball story is a little different. He’s been enjoying his ball during recovery from IVDD surgery, just like our own Remi has in the past.

Enrichment toys can be a gentle but valuable way to keep a recovering dog’s mind busy while they heal. We’re so glad the Scruffle Ball could play a part in his recovery journey.

Thank you Stanley (and human) for showing how enrichment can make recovery time more enjoyable.

17/08/2025

Our snuffle mats are catching the sunshine and showing off their vibrant colours at the Ellon Castle Gardens Market with Exclusively Highlands today, 10am to 4pm. ☀️

While your dog may not see the full variety of colours, you can. Each mat is carefully handcrafted with bold patterns and bright designs, influenced by my background in contemporary woven fabric. They not only look striking but also provide valuable enrichment to keep your pets happy and engaged.

If you’re visiting the market, come and see the patterns and colours in person and find the perfect mat for your four-legged friend.

📍 Ellon Castle Gardens
🗓 Sunday 17th August
⏰ 10am - 4pm

16/08/2025

🌿🐾 We’re at the Ellon Castle Garden Market with Exclusively Highlands today and tomorrow, 16th & 17th August, from 10am to 4pm!

Discover our range of pet enrichment and toys designed to keep tails wagging and minds busy. Perfect for four-legged friends who deserve a little extra joy.

Come along, explore the beautiful gardens, and treat your pets to something special. We’d love to see you there!

📍 Ellon Castle Gardens
🗓 16th & 17th August
⏰ 10am - 4pm

15/08/2025

Stanley the Toy Tester 🐾

Meet Stanley, our first Miniature Dachshund tester. Known for his love of chewing (and destroying) toys, we were curious to see how the Scruffle Ball would hold up.

We’re happy to report it passed the test! With proper supervision and a little training, most dogs can enjoy enrichment products safely. That’s why we include a helpful guide with every purchase, to help owners get the most out of their toys while keeping them safe.

Thank you Stanley and your human for putting the Scruffle Ball through its paces!

15/08/2025

🐾 Market season is here!
We’re heading to some amazing markets in the coming weeks. 🌞

We’re so excited to be visiting Ellon Castle Gardens for the first time with Exclusively Highlands on:
🗓 16th & 17th August

Then we’ll be back at the By the River Outdoor Street Market with Moray Markets & Car Boot Sales on:
🗓 23rd August

Come browse our range of snuffle balls, enrichment tools and tug toys. Perfect for keeping your pups happy and engaged!

08/08/2025

Let's turn disappointment into support for small businesses.

Sadly, Moy Country Fair has been cancelled for tomorrow and we also lost a few hours of trading today.

While we completely understand that safety must always come first, we cannot deny that this is a real blow, especially for small businesses who rely on these events for income.

With that in mind, I would love to turn this into an opportunity to support each other.
Below, I have shared as many of the wonderful vendors from Moy Country Fair as I can think of. If you have had your eye on something, perhaps now is the perfect time to place an order and show them some love! 💙

If you were a vendor and I have missed you, please tag your business in the comments and share your website link or how people can buy from you. Lets make it easy for customers to find you.

How you can help:

- Tag the vendors you know in the comments
- Share this post to spread the word
- Place an order with one or more of the brilliant small businesses

Mabel & Millie Candle Co.
Peat
Woodiesdriftwood
Soap & Mhor
Perfect Scents Highland
Anny Rideout Designs
Leah Grace Creations
Just Hammered by James Ritchie Sculptor
Candles from the Croft
Bark + Ride
Gillian Taylor photography
Reloved Highland Barrels
Highland Antlers
Vanessa Bathgate Studio
Wee Toaty Things
Spice Harmony
Cuaig Crafts
mjs_cakes_and_bakes
La Bomba BC
Magic glass by Magdalena
Green Designs by Sharon
Sara Harper Jewellery
Surya Luna

Small events like this are about more than just trading days. They are about community. Lets rally together and keep the momentum going for everyone who worked so hard to be there this weekend.