Should cat cafes be banned?

This week, the RSPCA and Cats Protection called for a phase-out of so-called "cat cafés" after revealing a remarkable 44% increase in licences granted for the cafés during the last financial year. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, there are currently over 30 cat cafes within England and of those 30, 44% were … Continue reading Should cat cafes be banned?

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWho is the most confident person you know?View all responses My cat. In fact, every single cat I have met, have been the most confident people I have met. Every cat fully believes that they are the greatest being on earth and they do not let you forget it! Cats have been revered … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan

Story blurb: This No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller tells the heart-warming tale of how a wiggly yellow fur ball of a puppy could grow into a barrelling, ninety-seven pound stramroller of a Labrador retriever who would prove that unconditional love comes in many forms.John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in … Continue reading Book Review: Marley and Me by John Grogan

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhich animal would you compare yourself to and why?View all responses I really do think I would be a cat. I like to be alone (true introvert here) but I enjoy quiet company at times. I can have my guard up when I meet new people, but am actually quite a goofball once … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? Permanently Exhausted Pigeon. Try as I might, I am not an early bird. Catching worms isn't a very vegan activity to partake in, but I also love being cosy in bed too much. Yet I am also not a night owl. Again, because … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Can vegans take medication?

This is a question that I see asked a lot on online forums. There seems to be this (rather toxic) attitude to veganism that it is an 'all or nothing' approach, which is obviously not always suitable. It also isn't helpful. If you feel that you are able to completely avoid animal products in every … Continue reading Can vegans take medication?

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptAre there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time?View all responses Growing up, I used to love performing - musical theatre especially. Even though I cannot sing, cannot dance, and can just about form a sentence. I am still a massive musical theatre nerd (the new Wicked movie … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses World news. As much as I like to keep up with the news, so I know what is happening around the world and current topics, I need to take regular breaks from it. I know they say 'no news is good news' but goodness … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you won the lottery?View all responses Open an animal sanctuary. That is still very much my Big Wild Dream (where all practicalities and realities are ignored) but as with most big dreams in life, they all depend on having money. Especially as my sanctuary would also include a … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWhat snack would you eat right now?View all responses Now I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I used to LOVE Bounty Bars. For those who don't know what a Bounty bar is, a Bounty is a coconut-filled, chocolate-covered candy bar manufactured by the Mars confectionary company. Now in the UK, these … Continue reading Sunday Musings