Pet peeps

Our animals and other creatures

2023

DOG WALKING FIELD: Rachel Frappell has opened a two acre secure field at Chelvey for dog walking. She said: "I am super excited to announce the opening of Nailsea & Backwell Secure Dog Field in Chelvey. You can book a time slot for you and your furry friend through our website https://www.nailseadogfield.co.uk/. You can drive into the field and shut the gates behind you before letting your dog out to play! We can't wait to welcome you and your dogs."

2024

BIRDS AND DOGS: Did you know January is Walk Your Dog Awareness Month? Aaron's Pets at Station Road have created a super window theme based on this theme and another highlighting Friday to Sunday, January 26-28 is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch - more details watch vidfeo above or go to https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

Apart from the bug infested wooden Lion sculpture on Lion’s Green other local animals have been making the news.

Sushi the Explorer has been seen in Wetherspoons (we learned that as an unaccompanied minor Sushi has a Spoons banning order!).

And while wandering around at Crown Glass Shopping Centre she/he also popped into Quality Collectables to view the super items on sale.

And while the cattle munch winter hay at Noah’s Ark zoo farm children are being invited to take part in an Easter good egg trail but not necessary with chocolate rewards at the end!

But did you know that Nailsea library has a resident reading dog?

Bertie goes to the Colliers Walk library on Wednesday afternoon and people can pre-book a 20-minute session between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.

He is a lovely, gentle dog and is registered as a @petsastherapy_uk canine who can encourage children to read.

For more details pop in the library, email nailsea.library@n-somerset.gov.uk or call 01934 426030.

Animal crackers in Nailsea

*Stocked by Aaron's Pets

MOTHERLY LOVE: More news about Hamish the Highland calf and his mum Agnes is on our Noah's Ark Zoo Farm page under the What's On dropdown menu or click HERE

DUCK DISTRESS: This is from our Nailsea People Facebook page from April 2020. We are sorry to say a further 15 ducklings have gone missing in April 2024 and there are fears of a fox or previously reported fat cat could be responsible

NAY NED: This is Ned at Jacklands Fishing Lakes doing a bit of exploring along the waterways. We don't think he caught any fish but he looks as if he was having a great itme!

Elvis the tortoise who lives next door to Backwell fish 'n' chip shop is missing.
Sarah Brown said: “We have sadly lost our tortoise - called Elvis.
“We last saw him last September - he roams in our garden - but managed to be separated from the tracker attached to his shell.
“We assumed he had hibernated himself in our garden but sadly he has not reappeared.
“We live on the main road between the post office and Rodney Road and our back garden backs onto Mulberry Close.
“If anyone in surrounding area has found a tortoise - I would be delighted to hear from you - we are very worried.
“Call 0789 001 0123.”

Tortoises are turtles which can vary in size with some species, such as the Galápagos giant tortoise, growing to more than 1.2 metres in length, whereas others like the speckled cape tortoise have shells that measure only 6.8 centimetres long.

Tortoises to start hibernating from around the first week of September and usually wake up around March.

Elvis is missing

We'll vote for Dougie

The pay is approximately £90,000 pa and the area includes the whole of the Avon & Somerset police region.

The role is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account.

They are responsible for the totality of policing.

PCCs aim to cut crime and deliver an effective and efficient police service within their police force area.

BELOW: Ziggy and Barney

Posting photos of dogs at polling stations has become a popular trend on social media so Nailsea People is joining in again (we covered with camera the district council elections last year).

Today people vote for an Avon and Somerset police and crime commissioner.

This is Dougie pictured outside Hannah More polling station which is open 7am-10pm.

According to the Electoral Commission, dogs, apart from assistance dogs, are not usually allowed inside as they can disturb voters.

So many poor pooches could have to wait in the rain.

However, some polling stations may be more flexible, we are told.

The candidates in our area are:

ALLEN, Benet Liberal Democrats

GRANT, Katy Green Party

MOODY, Clare Labour and Co-operative Party DULY ELECTED

SHELFORD, Mark Conservative

FOUND SAFE AND SOUND

OPEN DAY: Celebrate 75 Years of Bristol Vet School. Join us on Saturday, July 20, from 10am to 3pm at Langford Campus for a day filled with excitement and family-friendly activities!

Street Food Vans & Ice Cream
Fun Veterinary Talks & Demos
Tours of Langford Vet Practice
Children's Activities & Games
Discover the wonders behind our Veterinary School!
Location: Langford Campus, BS40 5DU
Scan the QR code to book your free entry.

https://shop.bris.ac.uk/product-catalogue/faculty-of-health-sciences/bristol-veterinary-school

FROM PEOPLE TO PETS: D.O.G. standing for Dog Obsessed Groomer held a meet and treat open day in the former Mane hairdressers (now moved to the main road) at 6 Dark Lane, on Saturday, May 25. You can make a booking by calling 01275 464156. The new business is being run by Kelly and Milli Spinks with Annakarin (AK) Andersson

PUSS IN PUBS: In the past few weeks Sushi has been spotted in Nailsea MicroPub, Wetherspoons, Nailsea School, in the park, sunbathing outside Aaron's Pets and Golden Valley Primary School. However, he did go missing for several days so people are urged not to feed him or take him in. Someone tell Sushi that Aaron's Pets is closed at end of month for staff holidays!

DUCKIE NEWS: Nailsea People has a policy trying to protect our wildlife so we don't publish photos which show the habitat of vulnerable animals like the otters living in a nearby lake. However, earlier this year we feared the local ducklings had either been swept down a storm drain or eaten by foxes or the big fat cat sitting nearby. We are pleased to report that at least six were spotted last night swimming happily on the pond which is half covered in algae

A ex-greyhound rescue won the best in show at the second dog show at The Moorend Spout pub.

Pet parent Lisa Campbell said: "We were absolutely thrilled when our dog, Fleur, won best In show.

"Fleur has only been with us for eight weeks and is a rescued Irish ex-racing greyhound and is such an amazing ambassador for the breed.

"If anyone is thinking of getting a rescue dog, then please do think about adopting an ex-racer.

"There are literally thousands needing homes and we can testify they are amazing dogs - Fleur has only known life in racing kennels but now lives in a home with a cat (and pet rats) and is happy to meet all dogs and their humans."

Fleur fast-track winner

LOST CAT: Jacqui Dorrington is looking for her cat. She said: "My lovely cat hasn’t been home since Wednesday, July 10, which is very out of character. I live in Station Road, near to Iceland, opposite the dentist. Could everyone check sheds and garages for me please, she doesn’t usually wander far, her name is Harley." Still missing five days later. This lovely cat is wearing a bright green/yellow collar with a little bell, although it’s difficult to see with all her fur

FOUND DOG: This small dog was found wandering around Backwell Hill and taken to Golden Valley Vets in Nailsea. The vet said sadly his chip isn’t registered. If not claimed soon he is going off to the dog warden. Call 01275 852552 for more details