Let’s make flat frogs a thing of the past

Cartoon frog with a red bow tie happily raising its arms beside a road with vehicles.

Why Frogs Desperately Need Road Crossing Points (And Why Humans Should Stop Being Menaces) If you’ve ever driven down a country lane at night and seen something small, green, and slightly panicked launching itself across the tarmac, you’ve witnessed one of nature’s most dramatic and least appreciated performances: the Frog Road Dash. It’s like Frogger, … Continue reading Let’s make flat frogs a thing of the past →

The Frog’s Plea: Clean Up After Your Pets

Green tree frog with golden eyes sitting on moss-covered log surrounded by green foliage

Let me tell you, it ain't easy being green and hopping around when you’re dodging dozens of canine landmines. Every time I venture out, just trying to catch a tasty fly or ponder the mysteries of the pond, I find myself face-to-face with an unsightly heap left by someone’s four-legged companion. Now, don’t get me … Continue reading The Frog’s Plea: Clean Up After Your Pets →

DNA test dog poo

I am not sure about your town, but in Whitehaven, there is dog shit everywhere. Spread over town like icing on a cake. Paths, grass, streets, parks, piles of it. You can see it. You can smell it. You can slide on it. And in this cold weather, there is frozen shit everywhere, delicately frosted … Continue reading DNA test dog poo →

What a lovely dog! Ours is dead.

Dog walking is a great way to meet new people! What an unfortunate thing. I would rather walk my lovely little dog away from people and their self indulgent misery. Quick to corner you on some footpath people are eager to tell you "oh, what a lovely dog!" which isn't a problem in itself until … Continue reading What a lovely dog! Ours is dead. →