Norah's Ark

07/10/2025

Big Announcement Time - Norah's Ark is closing its doors at the end of October. I did plan to finish three years ago when I turned 70 but the arrival of our little Italian put paid to that - we needed to keep bringing in the holiday funds!
I have now decided it's time, no more waiting in for animals coming and going, no more mucking out, feeding, medicating, bum-checking, vet visiting. It's been a very busy15+ years and I've met some wonderful people, many of which have become great friends but I need a bit more freedom, especially when our little Italian comes over each August to visit.
I have gently persuaded a guinea pig client, Danielle, to start boarding at Cleator Moor and she's raring to go. Her FB page is Primrose Meadows Pet Boarding, please support her, she'll look after your small furry like it's her own.
Thank you to all those who have used Norah's Ark services over the years, it's been much appreciated.

27/04/2025

24/10/2024

We've discovered we have a lot of shoes in stock so this weekend we're having a big shoe sale on selected pairs! Come and say hi and walk away with a great bargain!

09/06/2024

We had an amazing day yesterday at Dave Day. Rode down to Burton in Kendal Services to join thousands more bikers for the ride into Barrow. It was like being in a Carnival, people lining the streets, sitting on verges and fields, standing on motorway bridges, clapping and waving. People seemed to appreciate two oldies on a fabulous trike blaring out Status Quo. Caught the speeches from Si and Liliana before setting off home. A long day but marvellous experience.

01/04/2024

These are our own spoilt babies, Belle, Kimmi and Puzzle. They are all very different in their ways, one liking a particular food, the others hating it and so forth. One has a lifelong tendency to cat flu so sneezes, her sister has asthma so has a coughing fit if offended, two demand Dreamies while the other ignores them. Taking them to the vet invariably entails blood being spilt, ours and the vet's. I'm telling you this to show all cats have their own personalities, likes/dislikes, strange traits and food preferences and these are all taken into account when we are out and about feeding cats for clients. Our client cats range from posh, expensive kitties to bog-standard scruffy moggies but all get the same degree of care, attention and respect. Please remember us if you are planning a short break or long holiday and need your feline friends fed.

01/04/2024

Our next venture to raise money for local animal causes. If you want to join us for this hopefully fun-filled evening please contact via the methods on the poster as we need to know how many are coming, in order to make enough scrumptious sandwiches and yummy cake for you all. We have asked various local cafes and shops for donations, fingers crossed there are some generous businesses out there who will help us.

17/03/2024

Most of today was spent sprucing up the Ark in readiness for what I hope will be a busy Spring and Summer. Floors mopped, cobwebs swept from the ceiling, hutch tops and worktops wiped, generally tidied and cleaned. While I was doing this I thought about what I can offer owners and their precious pets. I don't have any fancy pens or qualifications in looking after animals but I have safe, clean accommodation and a lifetime's learned knowledge and experience in caring for all kinds of animals - as I'm 71 that's a lot of learning! If something new or different comes to stay I make sure that I know as much as possible about them, I'll ask all owners if their pet has any particular problems and always take contact details for their vet. Top of my list is that I care about them which is most important.
I hope to see all our regular "guests" again this year plus any more gorgeous creatures that may grace the Ark in 2024.

17/03/2024