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