Spaghetti Legs

In anticipation of more snow this evening here is a quick pic of the gorgeous Macy. She is master at snow angels and smells better for a rub in the snow than a rub is fox poo!! I love how dogs love snow! They remind us all of the child in us. #innerchild #happyhound #adoptdontshop #thame

Another success for entertaining and stimulating the dogs. Dogs that are bored sometimes get destructive or are seemingly ‘naughty’ when in fact they just need to be occupied. Also the act of licking soothes a dog so this can be great when you need to leave them. #lickimat #dogboarding #canineenrichment #thame #happyhound

Check out that tummy! We love sending our guest dogs home tired and happy. As well as the obvious walks for exercise we aim to provide mental stimulation. A quick tip for the young pups is to to feed them their lunch in a toy so they need to work for it. #happyhound #canineenrichment #dogboarding #homefromhome #dogboarding #thame @ Thame

Meet Belle. If I thought photographing Taplow was tricky, Belle is even trickier. She was clearly born with a rocket up her bottom as her waking speed is super fast. Fortunately she loves a cuddle. She still cuddles like a young floppy pup. Adorable, even at 4am when she is bored and lonely. #homeboarding #homefromhome #puppiesofinstagram #labrador #thame

Meet Taplow. He’s been a regular for a few weeks but he is such a busy bee that it has been difficult to get a good photo. Taplow is a young Cavapoo and is a delightful pup. He has a real zest for life and is full of mischief but gets along with dogs and people alike. He’s a firm favourite with our son also. #doggiedaycare #homefromhome #thame #pupsofinstagram #cavapoo

Check out this cutey!!! A little Norfolk Terrier called Tizzle. Bags of personality and super friendly too. I love this job! #dogsofinstagram #homefromhomedogboarding #dogboarding #thame

Meet Shadow! I was super excited to meet this one and he lived up to expectations. We are very much looking forward to having him come to stay when his mum and dad go on holiday. #puppiesofinstagram #whippetpuppy #whippetsofinstagram #dogboarding #homefromhomedogboarding

Meet the lovely Basil! Another pup - a golden doodle. He’s huge and has a huge personality. He’s confident, enthusiastic and intelligent. We are so lucky to be able to get know and spend time with such a range of canines. #puppiesofinstagram #happyhounds #thame

Meet the lovely Lavender. She and her sister Phoebe came for the week. Typical lazy lurchers who love a cuddle. We pride ourselves on a home from home experience and the guest pups often join us for a cuddle on the sofa. #homefromhome #dogboarding #adoptdontshop #thame

It’s a sad day in the Spaghetti Legs household. Hettie had a major dental procedure yesterday resulting in the removal of 17 teeth. We agonised over whether this was the right thing to do given her advanced age. During the procedure they noticed a swelling on her side and an ultrasound confirmed a large mass on her spleen. It feels like we have been preparing ourselves for the inevitable for some time but this news has hit us hard. For now our priority is to shower her with love and tasty morsels and enjoy every moment for however long.... #love

Meet the delightful Ami. She was rescued from the streets of Romania and landed on her now lucky paws with a lovely local family. Ami is nervous when meeting new people but it’s so rewarding when she gave us her trust. We’ve loved having her. #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #homefromhome #dogboarding #thame

Meet the truly gorgeous Ted. He is a mischievous and playful pup who is a delight to look after. He is exuberant and very giving of his affections. He is going to grow into a true gentleman!! #homeboarding #homefromhome #puppiesofinstagram #retriever

Meet Sophie! One of the lucky ones. A rescued Mexican street dog living the life of riley!!! #adoptdontshop #happyhounds #dogsofinstagram @ Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico

Meet Macy aka ”the mud pig”!! Our second resident dog. She’s the most gracious, generous and happy hound. She welcomes every guest dog with never a cross word. We love her dearly despite her love of all things smelly!! #happyhounds #sighthoundsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #thame #dogboarding

Meet Hettie aka ‘Spaghetti Legs’. Our little old lady. She has transformed from a frightened and half starved 9 month pup into a confident and trusting old lady of almost 14 years. We love her! We hate to witness the steady decline of old age but recognise how lucky we are for every day we have been blessed with. #happyhounds #oldlady #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsofinstagram #thame

Meet Shelby! Another lovely house guest. We can learn so much from dogs especially pups. They exude warmth and friendship. They assume the world is good place. They give us so much and expect so little in return. #puppylove #homefromhomedogboarding #thame #dogsofinstagram

Just back from a lovely weekend in The Lakes. I’d forgotten how beautiful it is. There were lots of canine visitors and I was impressed with how dog friendly the cafes, pubs and visitor attractions were! It’s on our list to revisit next year! #keswick #happyhounds #dogfriendlyholidays

Meet Pud! Pud is our most recent house guest. I love getting to know each visitors personality. Pud is bomb proof. Nothing phases her and she is perpetually cheery. There is a reason why Labrador’s are often chosen to be assistance dogs. #dogboarding #homefromhome #labradorsofinstagram #happyhound #fortheloveofdogs