The Village Voice Oct Nov 2018

DOGS COME TOO!
Record numbers of British holidaymakers are
choosing to go off on vacation with their dogs
instead of leaving them behind. It's not just UK
holidays either; some intrepid dog owners are
even calling on their vets, and paying to have
them issue special pet passports to enable their
four-legged friends to travel abroad with them!
an infusion of elderflower, linden blossom,
ginseng and water or 'Pawsecco Rose'; (same
again but with carrot added). For the more
butch-type dogs there's good old 'Bottom
Sniffer Beer' containing dandelion and burdock.
And to round off the meal, Fido can choose 'old
sock ice cream' too. Strange but true!
In recent years, our dogs have become much
more important members of our families and
now there's a growing demand for dogfriendly
self-catering cottages, hotels and even
luxury villas that don't just tolerate dogs, but
actively encourage them to come too.
Here are some examples:
Even the upper echelons of polite society are
getting in on the 'dogs come too' act: In
London's fancy Knightsbridge at the five-star
Egerton House Hotel, while well-heeled guests
tuck into their scones and finger sandwiches in
the drawing room, their dogs can enjoy their
own special 'Dog Afternoon Tea'.
The four-star, 15th century Swan at Lavenham
Hotel and Spa has a renowned restaurant, and
has now created a special in-the-room dinner
menu especially for its canine guests.
In the 12th century Tuscan Castello Del Nero,
Michelin-starred chefs fuss around
preparing bespoke meals for dogs who come in
hungry after a day sniffing around the 740
acres of olive groves and vineyards and cooling
off in a couple of lakes.
Channels Bar and Brasserie in Essex supply an
extensive range of luxury treats for dogs from
their 'DoggyDining' menu. There are old
favourites that are sure to please, like
sausages and rashers of bacon alongside
choices such as 'cheese and crackers', which
are actually chunks of cheddar with chicken
rawhide crackers served with an apple
garnish. It doesn't end there either; a range of
side orders like doggy crisps (crunchy
vegetable crisps made for dogs), doggy
popcorn (made in Britain especially for dogs
too and 'with 100% natural ingredients') is
available. And If some of that sounds a bit dry
for the canine palate, then pampered pooches
can wash it all down with 'Pawsecco White';
It's a growing trend, but if your holiday simply
doesn't work with your dog, but you really
don't like the idea of leaving your four-legged
family member in kennels, then Sophie's
Pet Care® have the perfect solution: We
regularly arrange VIP holidays for your dog in
the comfort of loving, family homes in our
area, so that your pooch has a holiday that's at
least as good as your own! Pick up the dog and
bone and call ………………. or visit
sophiespetcare.com for more information.
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