As any pet owner knows, your home isn’t only special to you, it’s special to your pets as well. Most animals become very attached to their environment and that’s certainly no exception when it comes to cats. Cats have multiple favourite sleeping places in the house, so when you move, it can be quite traumatic…

This month we are saying goodbye to two of our highly valued and much loved colleagues. Linda, our cattery manager, is moving on from Green Lane Farm to work within her expertise, statistical management. We would like to thank Linda for all her hard work and wish her all the best for the future. We…

Buying or adopting a cat is a huge commitment, not just in terms of money but also in time and care. Although cats are often presumed to involve less dedication than their canine counterparts, there are a number of considerations to make before inviting one into your home and family. In 2010, for example, the…

For many dog owners, the prospect of making a trip to the vets is a daunting one. Often a distressing event for your beloved pet (and sometimes for you as the owner too), the unfamiliar surroundings, strange faces and assortment of other animals can cause your dog to become aggressive, timid or uncooperative, making examination…

Everyone knows the saying ‘a dog is for life, not just for Christmas’, but never has its meaning been more true than this past year. Figures assembled and released at the beginning of January by the Dogs Trust – the country’s largest dog welfare charity – revealed that the number of stray dogs in Britain…

This month has, yet again, been a very busy one down at Green Lane Farm and, with bookings for the Christmas period coming in thick and fast, the month ahead is going to be even busier! In fact, our cattery is nearly completely full for 24th, 25th and 26th of December, with only a few…