House & Hound

25/06/2026

Love the Wee Boy…

25/06/2026

My big business plans shot down by Sniper ah well…. 😂

25/06/2026

Good morning stay safe & cool ..

24/06/2026

Just 2 Troops on parade today, Highwayman for a wee bimble & Sniper still confined to camp ….I hope hounds & humans stayed cool & well today..

24/06/2026

Armed Forces Week..Belfast 92..Had to do a wee post solely for my Wee Pal, Stinger who was crossed with an Alsatian & a Jack Russell. He had come from the local hard Republican area but was the only dog officially allowed into our base but we brought in more as per the picture….

He hated the local Police (RUC) & had originally been made Sgt but was busted for going AWOL….
He had his favourites & used to sleep a lot of time under my bed & like Sniper he loved going out on patrol & shaking over the locals…
RIP Stinger you were loved and gave great memories to me & probably hundreds of troops there to just keep the peace…

24/06/2026

Day 3 Armed Forces week..Belfast Northern Ireland 1990 & 1992 ( my best tour ever) via the Gulf War 91……..

24/06/2026

Hopefully conditions will improve after the weekend….

Dogs can sometimes find it difficult to cope with hot weather as they struggle to regulate their temperature which means they are more at risk of heatstroke than we are.

Heatstroke can be very serious! As a dog’s internal temperature rises it can cause damage to their organs and could lead to organ failure. According to AnimalTrust, 1 in 7 dogs that are taken to the vets with heatstroke are fatal.

During warm summer days it’s easy for your house to warm up. Some dogs may be able to cope with this rise in temperature, while others may struggle.

On hot days remember to:
• Ensure your dog always has access to drinking water
• Add ice cubes to your dog’s water bowls
• Use freezable dog toys and let them chew on it
• Put down damp towels for your dog to lie on (Never over the dog)
• If your dog has a long or heavy coat you could keep them clipped to make them feel more comfortable
• Keep dogs out of hot conservatories
• Avoid housing your dog in direct sunlight
• Keeping your curtains and blinds closed during the day to prevent your home from warming up when it’s hottest, and then open your windows at night to help cool down your house.

If you think your dog may have heatstroke it’s vital that you immediately contact your vet while also trying to cool them down. Getting early advice and treatment is essential to saving a dog’s life.

Research found that in the UK, although 1 in 7 dogs that are taken to vets with heatstroke die, 98% that are seen early with mild signs are likely to survive.