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WRITTEN BY DOGS FOR THEIR OWNERS
Wherever possible we try to let the guests loose on the computer so that they can put up a message.....these can found below.(Some guests do not seem to take this seriously.)
Ava proving that Nick doesn't do the typing
Ava proving that Nick doesn't do the typing
Hi folks,
How’s
your trip going? This is certainly an interesting place to stay in
J
So
far we’ve been having an excellent time; it’s just the weather that’s letting
us down. It just doesn’t seem to be able to make its mind up! One minute sunny,
next minute wet……it’s almost as fickle as Fletcher with the tennis balls!
Speaking
of Fletcher, I don’t know what’s come over him! I’m supposed to be the bossy
one but he seems to be in his element here! He loves telling the other dogs
that this is our room and that they’d better not come near…it’s lovely, I get
to sit back and be the quiet one for a change! Such a shame that he seems to
have scared all the other guests away, though Vic has assured us that there’ll be
more victims for him to shout at soon
J
Hope
you’re having as much fun as us but better weather!
Lots
of love
Maisie
(and Fletcher)
xxx
Is that really Fletcher bringing the ball back? Surely not??
Is that really Fletcher bringing the ball back? Surely not??
Hi Mum and Dad,
I just wanted to wish you both a
happy anniversary, hope you’re having a lovely time
J
I’m having the usual fun helping out around the office here. Nick has had me doing all sorts of work: on the
computer, in the kitchen, showing visitors round, keeping Dave occupied….I
really am looking forward to getting paid, just think of all the tennis balls I
can buy after this much work !!
I’ve attached a photo of me in
my usual chair in the office, I have to say it is remarkably comfortable though
I do have to kick Nick off it regularly.
Must dash, Nick is calling….I
wonder what job he’s dreamt up for me now?
Much Love
Stewie
xx
Comfy :-)
Comfy :-)
Dear folks,
I just wanted to let you know
that I’m happy and well here at the hotel. I have had to do some negotiations
about my exact room allocation, but, to give the owners some credit, they have
given me a number of options.
I didn’t like the first room
they gave me, far too small for a big girl like me.
I like the suite I was given next,
excellent for playing and daytime use, but to be honest I just was not
comfortable there at night….so I made sure I told the owners (I also
redecorated for them as their taste is questionable, attached is a picture of
my new style)!
I now have a lovely private room in the garden
for sleeping (with en-suite) and I come into the kitchen/office/playroom suite
in the day. PERFECT!
I must add that even the food is
excellent here, and as you know, I have very high standards!
All in all it’s been an excellent week
so far, once I made clear the high standards I expect, the staff have all met my
demands really rather well. A bit of a surprise for me I have to say!!
I hope the staff are as accommodating
where you are too!!!
Love,
Madam Tilly
xxx
I didn't like the look of the bed in here.
I didn't like the look of the bed in here.
Hi Mum!!!!!
I’ve
written you a little poem all about my Hayfields holiday, hope you like it!!
Splish splash splish splash roll
bounce roll,
Hayfields fields are so much
fun, I love to lose control,
There’s grass and mud and great
big floods it really is a ball,
SPLISH SPLASH SPLISH SPLASH ROLL
BOUNCE ROLL!
Love you LOTS AND LOTS!
Marley
xxxxx
Marley loves the fields....
Marley loves the fields....
Hi Mum and Dad,
Well
it seems I’m back here at Hayfields for another fun holiday. I don’t think much
has changed, food is still good, fields are fun if a bit wet and brown, Nick
still looks entertainingly tired .…all good stuff
J
I do my best to keep everyone on their
toes and my daily game of chase round the garden with Nick is a real highlight……..it’s
just a shame he has to resort to cheating by using his long arms to pick me up…..I suppose at least I always get a treat for my troubles….
There’s also good lad in the room next
door called Ozzie who is a right laugh……he’s been telling me all about the
different pranks he pulls on his parents……it’s given me some rather good ideas
for when I get home ;-)
TeeHee
Love you!
Dylan
xx
Round and round and round
Round and round and round
Hayfields Frisbee Cup Final Report
It certainly was an exciting tournament this year,
with entrants of all shapes and sizes, however it was clear from the early
rounds that the partnership of Max and Bess were going to be very hard to beat.
They seemed to have an almost telepathic rapport
with each other and would often split up to ensure the whole playing area was
well covered, a truly great partnership.
The only question mark seems to be with Max’s
catching skills, however most experts feel that with some expert coaching this
will improve in no time.
Other than that, they were truly unstoppable in
this tournament, racking up one of the highest scores in Hayfields history.
Bess shows no sign of slowing down with age and Max’s youthful enthusiasm
combined with a keen eye ensured that the victory was a mere formality.
Here’s hoping they will return to defend their
well-earned title as Champions!
Eyes on the prize
Eyes on the prize
MumMumMumMumMum!
WOW! It’s all so
exciting here! Theres dogs and toys and fields and people and things with wings
and mud and wooden things and tall things and just so much to do! I was so
excited when I arrived that I thought I might burst! Luckily that didn’t happen
although the floor did seem to get wet quite quickly!
I’m having a great
time with everybody here, they’re all so much fun to climb up cos they’re all
sooooo tall!
Ohohohoh there’s
another thing…..I LOST A TOOTH!
Nick has put it
somewhere safe and says if I’m lucky the tooth fairy might leave a treat in my
bed at night, is this true? I can’t wait to see what she gives me!
In fact, I’m going to
go to bed now to see what I get! (Not that I can sleep, I’m too excited!)
Luv and kisses
Tessy
xxxx
Little Tessy in a big field
Little Tessy in a big field
Hi
Folks,
Well
this is certainly a very interesting hotel to come and stay in! It took a little getting used to and I had to
show the management an awful lot of my belly for the first day or so!
That
soon took them off guard and now I get to do much more as I please
J
The
best thing here is the bird watching from the office. They have birds of all
shapes, sizes and colours and it’s simply the funniest thing to bark at them
until they all flap away tweeting like I don’t know what!
I
could spend all day and night doing this but for some reason Jo doesn’t seem as
enthusiastic as me! People are funny aren’t they? Must go now, it’s teatime,
yum yum yum yum!
Hope
you’re having a fun week too
J
Lots
of love
Ruby
ps
Attached is a photo of me waiting for the big crow to come back!
Special Agent (Dale) Cooper
Special
Agent Cooper Field Report.
Location:
Hayfields Dog Hotel
Case:
Mysterious disappearance of large numbers of cuddly toys.
I
have managed to infiltrate this establishment, however I am finding the
investigation to be harder than we expected. Security here is tight and
although I have given them no reason, I’m sure the owners are suspicious of me.
My cover story is strong and yet they keep such a close eye on me....a sure
sign that all is not what it seems here.
I
have managed to get some distance between myself and the ‘handlers’ on occasion
but always find my way blocked just when I think I’m onto something…. in order
not to arouse suspicion I of course always return willingly if I hear them
looking for me.
Still,
I know there is something going on. I’ve seen a number of suspiciously fluffy
deliveries and at times I’m sure I’ve heard the sound of fabric tear and
stuffing fly during the night….if only I could get more freedom I know I could
crack this case.
Still,
I shall persevere and will make contact again as soon as I can.
Cooper
out.
I think they may be watching me.
I think they may be watching me.
Zulu and Denzil......snow joke !
Hi Mum!
Sorry it’s taken us
so long to write, but who wants to be in the office when the world is full of SNOW!
This place is
amazing, is it always this snowy here? If it is then please let us come more
often!! The people are nice and the food is good but hey, everything’s good
when it’s covered in SNOW!
We’ve had a whale of
a time digging around the fields
…
we’re sure that we heard mice hiding in
there and of course, it’s just so much fun to dig up the SNOW!
Nick said he was
going to attach a sledge to us and zoom around the fields later
…
we’re not sure what
that means but it sounds fun, especially as it involves SNOW!
We love you lots and
gather it’s all boring and hot where you are, unlucky Mum, we’ve got SNOW!
Nibbly kisses
Zulu & Denzil
Xxx Xxx
Camera trick or two VERY similar dogs?
Camera trick or two VERY similar dogs?
Hey folks,
Nick
told me that were a bit worried about me staying here, I’ll be honest with you…so
was I!
Thankfully
there was no need to fret cos this place has the most amazing fields! You know how much I love to run about like a
loon, well they let me do that here EVERY DAY
J
The
people are really nice although Nick does seem a little strange at times…please
can you explain what ‘Heavy Metal’ is and why he insists on singing to me so
much? Other than that he’s a good laugh round the fields…handy with a ball
though a bit slow on the chase!
Hope
you have a lovely time and I’ll see you in a week
J
Love
Buddy
XX
Come and get the ball.....I dare you !
Come and get the ball.....I dare you !
Hi Dad !!!
I’m so sory it’s taken me so long to rite, but Ive jus
beeen so bisy hear!
We had a wunderfull
day that Nick calld krissmas. Plese can we hav a krissmas to wen you come home?
It was so much fun and I LOVE this thing calld terkee, do you have any?
Nick tells me he doesint now weare all the food he
gives me goes, but I know…IN MY TUMMY!!! YUMYUMYUM
J
I play lots of gamse here but my favurite is fliking
mud onto Nick’s face….I think he enjois it as wel but he dos get very messsy!
I cant wate to seee you agen and flik mud on to you
to!
Lots of Luv
BAILEY
XXXXXXXX
Is it dinnertime yet?
Is it dinnertime yet?
Pickle and William, new BFF's
Hi
folks,
We
thought we’d write a message together as we’re having so much fun with each
other!!
HAPPY
CHRISTMAS !!!
William
and I are having the best time chasing each other around the office, the
kitchen, the fields…well…everywhere !
We
had a yummy dinner yesterday, why is it we only get Turkey at this time of
year?
I’m
a bit jealous though, William had a brilliant stocking from Santa…luckily he
was happy to share his lovely toys with me
J
Hope
you’re having fun too!
Lots of love,
Pickle and William!!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BFF's
BFF's
Hi Mum and
Dad,
We just wanted to quickly say Happy Christmas to
you both. We’re missing you but luckily it’s great fun here…Bob especially
loves all the mud but I’m not so sure….Nick certainly doesn’t seem too happy
about it!
I got a lovely new toy for Christmas which I
managed to disembowel in record time….I’m so proud!!!
The weather here is warm for a change but so so wet….I
do love sitting under my heat lamp after a walk though…mmm lovely and warm
J
Must dash and see what Bob’s sniffing around at….
Hope to see you soon.
Love Jess (and Bob)
xxxx
Sun ! At last !
Sun ! At last !
Hey oop family…..Happy
Christmas to you all. Nick’s forced me to stop jumping about for a second to
write this but I told ‘im, you’ll not need to be worrying about me!
Having the usual fun
and games here, they’ve even brought a new ball chucker in for a few days…I
think I must’ve tired the first lad out hehe
Right must dash, I’m
sure I see a tennis ball being shamefully unused, better do something about
that pronto!
Love
Monty Whippet
xxx
Mid air Monty
Mid air Monty
Hello
Mummy!
Uncle
Nick and Auntie Vic got my message and so they’ve helped me to write to you
today- hurrah! It’s hard work typing with my nose though, so I can’t write much…
As
ever I’m having a GREAT time here. I’ve already killed a couple of Hayfields
toys (they deserved it), but I’ve left my lovely Santa toy that I brought
alone- I like it too much to destroy it!
J
Auntie
Vic spent ages giving me a grooming yesterday- it was bliss, and I was all
fluffy and pretty when she’d finished! I’m eating well too, although I could
always eat more if they’d let me… not fair
L
Don’t
worry about me at all- I love being at Hayfields and although I’m looking
forward to seeing you again I’m quite happy here with Uncle Nick and Auntie
Vic- I think they love me almost as much as you do!
Lots
of love, licks and fluff,
Champers
XXX
Champers surveying her land.
Champers surveying her land.
Hi
mum and dad,
Nick has told me that you’re very worried about me
staying here. Well, to be honest I was too for the first day, it seemed very
different at first!
Well that soon changed when I realised it’s not all
that different from being at home at all! I get lots of cuddles, lots of
playtime and some amazing fields to trot round (though it is VERY cold, I’m
glad I’ve got lots of coats).
The food turns out to be really nice but I’m not
sure I’m getting enough treats, I’m sure I saw dad unload more boxes than I see
in the kitchen. Other than that everything is great, I love the people and
showed Nick my ‘High 5’ trick this morning, he certainly seemed impressed
J
I’ll write again nearer Christmas, I hope you’ve
had a lovely trip.
Lots of love
Little William
xxx
Half-term report card:
Maisie Wise, Class 1H
Teachers report:
Overall Maisie has
shown excellent progress in her first term at school. She was understandably
nervous at first but soon settled into the school life here at Hayfields Academy
and has become a very likeable young lady. She is a lively contributor to class
and is also an enthusiastic member of the sports team. Overall 8/10
Music:
Her singing is
enthusiastic although not always in key with the rest of the choir. I feel that
with some practice she could come down in pitch to a more harmonic tone. 7/10
Art:
Shows a great love of graffiti
which we do accept is a modern art form. Her choice of medium however is
questionable and leaves a nasty pong in the air at times. 6/10
Physical Education:
Maisie is a great fan
of these lessons and her contribution and enthusiasm are to be credited. Her
role in the Frisbee team was cemented early on and she shows great promise despite
some carelessness with the equipment. 9/10
English:
She is grasping the
fundamentals of the language well however she needs to watch her concentration levels
as they do drop somewhat at times. 6/10
Home Economics:
Maisie’s favourite
lesson by far, top of the class, great input, great output, star pupil ! 10/10
Headmasters report.
A lovely and lively
girl that has quickly become a favourite
pupil of mine. With a little self-discipline (and a little prompting)
she should grow up to be fine young lady.
Maisie during frisbee practice
Maisie during frisbee practice
Hi folks, Flynn here,
Many apologies for not writing sooner but
I’m not sure I approve of these new-fangled computer thingies….what’s wrong
with a good old-fashioned paw and paper, I ask you? Hmph, still, as no-one
seems to be offering any paper I shall persevere and give you a full review of
my time here.
Accommodation: Spacious, light, plenty of
places to lie out and fall asleep, regularly cleaned by the chambermaid. 5 out
of 5.
Food: Excellent, I brought my own because
you can never trust hotel food in my experience, but here, it is served regularly by the friendly staff. 5 out of 5.
Entertainment: Ball-throwing is laid on here
and the staff are generous with their time. One of them in particular is very
capable: ball goes a nice long distance and in a predictable direction. The
other ball thrower (the female one, called Vic I think) is not so good….sigh.
Ball was thrown in all directions (including up, down and once even straight at
my head!) and a general lack of control marred an otherwise enthusiastic
performance. Points have to be awarded for effort though, seeming as how she
ends up more out of breath than me ! 4 out of 5.
Ambience: Peaceful most of the time,
however I do occasionally have to remind the youngsters here what a real bark
sounds like. 4 out of 5
So I think that’s enough from me, too much
clicking of my claws on keyboard is giving me a headache.
I hope my two little brothers have been
behaving themselves without me? Please tell them I miss them and will get them
back in order as soon as I’m home.
Much love.
Flynn
xx
Hi mum and
dad!
I have a
question for you, what’s a kangaroo? They keep telling me here that I am part Labrador,
part kangaroo (a labraroo apparently) but I have no idea what they mean?
Other than
that I’m having a whale of a time here, I think I’m even beginning to get my
old figure back with some help from Nick and Jo. The fields round here are
amazing and the smells…oh the smells!! It gets me quite over-excited you know
and I have to just bounce and bounce and bounce
J
Ah such fun……speaking
of which I hear Nick calling so back to the fields we go…tra lala lala.
See you in a
few days
J
Love
Lola
Ps Nick says that
mum worries about me too much, aw thanks mum, I love you lots too xxxxx
Over-excited? moi?
Over-excited? moi?
Yaaaaaawwwnnnn…..strrrreeeetttchhhh
Morning Joneses, how’s your hols?
I’m having a lovely relaxing time here loafing
about in the kitchen and office, they certainly have some comfy chairs here,
even the floor is great to sleep on when it’s hot.
J
Thought I’d let you know that life here is good,
lovely weather, lots of fields which I do occasionally run around in, when I
can be bothered….Nick says I have 2 settings, asleep and crazy but I’m not sure
that’s fair. I’ve told him, there’s nothing crazy about having fun, even if it
does involve destroying fluffy toys or shouting at sheep! (squeak!! baaaa!!!!)
Anyway it’s getting a bit warm in here so if you don’t
mind I’d like to return to the kitchen floor for a bit.
See you soon!
Lots of Love
Champers
x
It was a hot day, the floor was cold, do I need to say more?
It was a hot day, the floor was cold, do I need to say more?
Hi everyone (especially mum)!
I’ve been plonked on the desk and told I have
to write to you cos apparently you’ll be worried. Honestly mum, I’m a big boy
now and can take care of myself.
It’s nice that you worry but there really is
no need. I have my old room in the kitchen (I had a word with Vic) and am quite
happy in here as long as no-one touches my toys! Actually I’ve been letting Nick occasionally
play with them now, it’s just so annoying when other kids play with your toys and
they get all sticky !
Anyway, if it’s ok with you I’d like to go
back to my room now….I think it’s nearly time to explore the fields again soon
and I don’t want to miss my turn; hiding from Nick in the long grass and scaring him lots really makes my day
J
Lots of love,
Bailey
x
Hi Mum!
It’s so nice to be back
her for a longer stay this time, it’s such fun playing with Nick and I’ve
managed to knock him over 3 times now, a record apparently ! !
It’s good that he has
such long legs cos that means I get a nice big lap to sit on, for some reason
Nick doesn’t seem to like it much but I think it’s REALLY comfortable!
The one problem is that
they keep putting my blanket back in my room. No matter how many times I tell
them it’s happier outside they just don’t seem to listen. Ah well, I can live
with it I suppose, as long as they keep letting me bounce around the fields !
Lots of love
Bernie
Me charging at Nick :-)
Me charging at Nick :-)
Hiya folks, this is Fizzy….
I can’t stop for long, I’ve got lots
of stuff to do… I’m having loads of fun! Nick and Vic are lovely- they give me
lots of cuddles and let me go into the kitchen sometimes for a sniff around. I
like my room too- lots of space to laze around, and to practise my beautiful
singing voice - it gets me lots of attention, I can tell you! The food is nice,
the people are lovely and the walks…. well! It’s just bliss being out in the
fields, no lead to hold me back, and big fields to play in. Can I come back
here sometime please???
I am missing you a bit, but not
much really… there’s too much to be getting on with!
See you soon…
Fizzy
Hi there Mum and Dad!
Herbie here… I hope you’re having as
good a holiday as I am!! It’s great here… there are massive fields to run
around, lots of long grass for me to hide in (and eat) and a lovely bloke
called Nick who gives me lots of fuss and tasty food
J
Maizie was being a bit of a wet
blanket for the first couple of days- she just couldn’t seem to enjoy herself
properly even though Nick was being really nice to her! I thought she was
letting the side down a bit, so I had a few well-chosen words with her and now
she’s really got into the spirit of things! She is enjoying her sun-bathing,
and we BOTH think it’s really funny to scare Nick by hiding in the long grass
and making him call for us… we always come out in the end, but we enjoy making him panic a bit!
Anyway, must go now, apparently we’re
due for another walk now- hurrah!! Come on Maizie, let’s see how scared we can
make Nick- teehee...!
See you soon!
Herbie (and Maisie)
Hey there folks,
This place is AMAZING!! The food is so tasty- we always want more,
more, more! Uncle Nick says we have plenty though, and says that no matter how
much we spin around barking for it, we’re not getting any more. Hmph!
Still, we’re managing to have a
great time here, barking and spinning, barking and spinning, and then when it’s
time for a walk… wheeeeeeee!!! The long grass is such fun to run about in, and
everything smells soooo interesting! When it was all wet and muddy we loved
splashing around in the puddles, but then Uncle Nick and Auntie Vic had to give
us a bath cos we got quite dirty. It was ok though- I think even WE agreed that
we needed it… Anyway, it’s been lovely and dry for the last couple of days , so
no more baths for us!
Hope you’re having as much fun as
us on your holiday… are you barking and spinning around too?? You should try it…
Lots of love,
Alfie and Freddie
xxx
Hi folks
I really hope that you’re
having as much fun as I am, this holiday is just what I needed
J
The fields here are
simply amazing, so much room to run around in and no lead ever….perfect! Now,
if I can just find some deer to chase…..
I play tug-of-war with
Nick every day as it keeps him happy and quiet. Obviously I let him win, we all
know who’s the strongest and I really don’t like to boast, it’s all about the
taking part as I tell him.
I’ll see you when I’ve
finished my holidays here if that’s ok, I’m not ready to come home just yet!
Perhaps you could come and stay here too, there’s plenty of room and that way I
can play in fields all day!? Worth thinking about I’m sure…..
Lots of love
Benson
Dear Mum and Dad,
I just wanted to drop you a quick
line or two to say hello and let you know I’m having a great time here at
Hayfields. They’re all very obliging and throw my ball for me all over the
fields, such fun ! Even more fun when I pretend to lose it hehehe.
They put on plenty of entertainment
for me every day, including Vic’s vacuuming hour-my favourite. I love to shout
along as she vacuums away around me…...it's most invigorating !!
All in all I have to say it’s been
an excellent holiday, there’s even been sunshine which Jo informed me was very rare!
Look forward to seeing you soon,
Love
Mali
x
Hey mam and dad,
Hope you're having a good holiday, it's really nice here but I am missing you a bit...it's ok though, I've got a lovely room inside and get to play in the office most of the time.
When you come to collect me please can you make sure there is enough room in the car for all the toys I have found here? They seem constantly amazed when I find a new toy somewhere in the office but I'm honestly not sure if I believe them...something tells me they know more than they are letting on. Still, I've built up a fair old collection in my room so far and that's just fine by me. As far as I'm concerned it's finders keepers so they're all mine now !
Looking forward to seeing you soon, I've attached a picture of me with my new toy rat, he tastes good !
Lots of love
Rufus
Woof Woof Woof
Hello mum, how’s your holiday
going?
Mine is going great, I love
this place cos here I can…….
RUN AND SHOUT AND SHOUT AND
RUN AND RUN AND SHOUT AND SHOUT AND RUN AND SHOUT!!!!
Sometimes I stop running and
have a little shout and a play with Nick, but then I get bored and have to………
RUN AND SHOUT AND SHOUT AND
RUN AND RUN AND SHOUT AND SHOUT AND RUN AND SHOUT!!!!
Then it’s my second favourite time at
the end of the walk cos I get to do my second favourite thing here which is…………
SHOUT AT VIC AND SHOUT AT VIC
AND SHOUT AT VIC!!!!!!
She’s so lovely and gives me
so much fuss I’m in heaven. Then she stops and I have to SHOUT AT HER SOME MORE!!!!!!!
Nick says I need to be
careful with my throat but I don’t care, SHOUTING IS JUST SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you
in a few days.
Love
KASPAR !!!!!
Hiya
Mum and Dad,
Thank
you so much for bringing me back here, I just love to run around the fields taunting
Nick all day! It’s a real laugh keeping
the ball away from him, he’s FAR too slow for me! I do let him have the ball
occasionally but only because I’m nice
J
, the rest of the time I just taunt him
with my lightning dodging skills, ha!
I’ve
also found I enjoy a really good singing along with my fellow guests, most of
whom seem to look just like me! Together we make such a good choir, I heard
Gareth Malone may even be interested in working with us. Not that Nick has any
taste of course, claims he’s never heard such a noise before! Huh! Philistine I
say! Must dash, I believe we have a choir practice in ten minutes so I have to
get my voice loosened up.
Hope
you’re having as much of a good time as me!
Love
Jags
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Mum,
How are you? I miss you lots
and lots and can’t wait to see you again
soon.
This place is very nice and
the people are really lovely. I think the walks are great but when I was in my
room I barked along with my friends so much that I started to lose my voice! Please
don’t worry though, it’s all just so exciting here, my tail is getting tired
from all the wagging !
Luckily they are so nice that
I now live in the house with the family to save my poor throat! I have my bed
in the kitchen and I had such a lovely sleep on the office floor this morning
with Nick and Vic
J
I’m getting lots of cuddles ,
I just wish they’d give me more food!!! I heard Jo saying something about
better food coming tonight....I can’t wait !!
I love you lots and can’t
wait for a cuddle from you, until now Nick, Vic, Jo and even Uncle Martyn will
do !
All my love
Zak
xxx
Dear Mum and Dad,
Thanks very much for letting
us come and stay here, we’re really being looked after well. I know it’s a long
way to come but so worth it !
The fields they have here are just
the best, we can run around and around for what seems like days !
We’ve also made two great new
friends in Jonty and Hershey who stay here a lot, they showed us round the
fields and made us feel very welcome.
Jo keeps telling me I have to
eat more so I’m obliging whenever I can
J
(I’m not sure Enzo is too happy about this !)
Vic says she is also really
impressed with our output but I don’t know what she means? Something about our
own bodyweight every morning…she’s a strange girl but nice enough.
Hope you’re having fun and we’ll
see you next week
Lots of Love
Bella (and Enzo)
OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH
WWWWOOOOOOOOOWWWW
THERE IS SO MUCH
GOING ON HERE I CAN’T BELIEVE IT. POSSIBLY THE MOST EXCITING PLACE I’VE EVER
BEEN IN!
Nick has told me
that I ought to calm down a bit lest I do myself a mischief, but what does he
know??? Speaking of Nick, he’s good fun but insists on spending time with the
other dogs here, could you please have a word and let him know that I require
much more one on one attention from him? Other than that, this is the most fun I
can have on 4 legs.
How’s Las Vegas?
Jo has been telling me about it from her visit, I must say it sounds almost as
much fun as here, al
though
no where near enough green for my liking ! (unlike this
place)
Can’t wait to
see you soon
Lots of love
Jack
Xxx
Ello folks, Hope
you’ve been having as much fun as me! Nick and Jo are very nice to me although
I’m sure they don’t quite take me seriously. Whenever I talk to them they seem
to smile and laugh a lot…almost like I have a silly voice which I’m sure I don’t!
It doesn’t matter
cos I get to play loads of football here every day! Nick says I should apply for a job with
England cos I’m a better defender than half the current squad
J
I’m not so sure……I’ll be honest, Nick is VERY
easy to tackle, he claims he was once a flying winger but there’s no way I believe
that ! Hmmmm….if I play for England do I get to sink my teeth into Ronaldo? If
that’s the case I’d love to !!
Hope to see you
soon,
Love
Bruiser
Ello mum....how are you? We was both
happy to see you’d booked us in here again, we definitely know how to get the
best of this lot ! Nick is great fun to roll around with in the fields and Jo
is very generous with the treats....NOM!
To be honest though, I’m not sure that
they have been putting enough effort into maintaining the paddocks round here,
Vic and I are eating as much of the grass as we can but I don’t think we’ve
made much of a dent yet....maybe in a few days we’ll have finished off at least
one field ! I’ve tried to bring Vic in to say hello too but he’s too busy
rolling round the garden with Nick....who seems to like being scratched a LOT.
He said to say hello then disappeared to find yet another ball to slobber
on.....young ‘uns eh?
Thanks by the way for making sure I get
more food than Vic, it makes him so jealous....HA !
Love
Max (and Vic)
Hello folks, how’s the cruise? I must
say I’m rather glad to be on dry land myself....well, it’s just about dried out
now, it was quite wet a week ago I can tell you ! At least the sun is out for
us now, much more pleasant for my daily promenades with Nick. He’s a nice
enough lad apart from making me eat horrible pills, at least he’s friendly and
lets me clean his mucky ears out for him.
Jo, Vic & Bev are ok too but
there’s far too much to-ing and fro-ing for my liking.....and normally when I’m
asleep too. Don’t worry though, I make sure everyone knows when I want some
peace and quiet by shouting as loudly as I can, they soon get the message !
Best thing here is the food, Jo has
given me her special menu that she saves for only the best guests (so she tells
me anyway). Even I have to admit it is delicious, perhaps she could give you
the recipe if you ask her nicely?
I do hope you’re having fun but I am
missing you, these youngsters are all well and good but it’s not quite the same
and I’m really looking forward to you coming home soon.
Love
Sheena
Hello Mum,
I’m having a lovely time here on holiday! I’m SURE that I’m the prettiest dog here by far… Nick keeps laughing at what he calls my “frilly skirts”, but I keep telling him- that’s just my look!
It’s great fun running through the fields at the moment… the grass is all soft and long and I enjoy hiding from Nick whilst we’re out in it. The lady who cleans my kennel doesn’t seem to feel the same about it though… I keep bringing lots of loose grass into my kennel to make it look as nice as outside, but she keeps clearing it all up!! Honestly… doesn’t she know anything about interior design?!
Hope you’re having as nice a holiday as I am… can’t wait to see you guys when you get back! Looking forward to telling you all about my time here…
Lots of love,
Bunty XX
Hullo Dad
It’s nice to be back at Hayfields and it’s
really good to see Auntie Jo again, although I must say I’m seeing a bit more
of her lad Nick than her these days.....I’m still not sure about him you know,
he’s done nothing specific but I’m not sure I trust him....too tall by far if
you ask me. Still, he’s keeping me well fed and walked and is even giving me
treats these days......I suppose he may be ok but I think I’ll reserve my
judgement till the end of the week.
At least Jo comes to see me regularly,
she’s a bit easy to beat at tug of war but I know exactly where I stand with
her
Off to sunbathe now, what a lovely week
it’s turned out to be !
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Love
Missy xxx
Hullo Dad! (and mum)
We just want to say we hope you feel better soon, although don't worry about us cos we're having a great time here !
There's lots of fields and exciting smells for us to roll around in so we've got plenty to occupy us whilst you get well.
I heard Nick saying he's not sure what he'll feed us tomorrow but we're not worried, as long as we get some of that delicious meat we're happy !!!!
Hopefully we'll see you soon
Love
Bo and Harvey
ello mum Nick and Jo tell me I have to write to you cos you is all worried about me. Honestly mum, I'm a big boy now and although I was a a bit nervous for 20 seconds at first, I soon realised how much fun this place is !
It'll be great to see you again on Sunday, but I have a question: why can't you move here too then we can play in the fields ALL THE TIME? That would be soooo much fun. :-) Right now I should be out there bouncing around the paddock and savaging Nick, but no they've made me come in here to write....well I do love you so here I am.......BUT can I go back out and play now please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please? please?
Love you lots
Ozzie (p.s. Nick keeps singing something called 'Black Sabbath' to me....I really have no idea why but it is most funny)
Hello dear folks.... Well this is a rum old show isn't it? I mean, the place is all very nice and the people are ok I suppose, but what on Earth is going on with this weather??I've attached a picture of my good self running in the sun but I honestly don't remember anything but rain...I have, of course, voiced my concerns to the management but as of yet nothing appears to have been done. At least my room is warm and dry, and the decor is very relaxing but still, I'll be much happier when it dries up and the chambermaid stops making me get all covered in rain.
That said, the room service is 5 star with good food and tasty snacks at my bark and call....can I have that at home as well please?
Let's hope the weather is better for you....see you soon.
Pip Pip
Tricky
WOOHOOOO THISPLACEISAMAZINGTHEREISLOADSOFSTUFFTODOFIRSTWE
WENTINAPRETTYROOMTHENWEWENTINAKITCHENANDTHEN
WEWENTINAGARDENANDTHENWEWENTBACKINTHEKITCHEN
ANDTHENWEWENTINAFIELDANDEVERYTHINGWASJUSTTHEMOST
EXCITINGTHING
EVER !
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TEDDYKEEPSHIDINGBUTTHATSOKCOSHEALWAYSAPPEARSINTHE
ENDANDWHENHEDO
ESWEGETTICKLETIMEWITHNICKANDVICAND
THENINTHEEVENINGSJOCOMESAND
PLAYSWITHUSTOOITIS
JUST
SOEXCITING!
PANT PANT PANT PANT PANT
MISSYOULOTSANDLOTSANDLOTSANDLOTSANDLOTS
LOVE TAZ & TIA
XXXXXXXX
Ello Mum and Dad, how's the holiday in the sun going? I've bust into the office so don't have long before they notice....just wanted to say......
this place is awesome...I CAN DO WHATEVER I LIKE !
There's some tall people here who try and get me to do stuff but I just ignore them and eventually they go away. For some reason Milo does whatever they say, and even brings back the things they throw away! What a silly boy.........
I love the wet and mud cos it means I get hand dried after my walk, now THAT is luxury :-)
The food is good but there is most definitely not enough, I keep hearing the word 'diet' thrown about but I'm sure it can't apply to us.....
Must dash, it's time for the tall fella to chase me round the field for half an hour.....LOVE IT !
See you soon..
Love
Buster (and Milo though he's off being a good boy)
Hi folks,
Missing you lots but having a good time here with my new friend Fudge. She is lovely but a little old....which is perfect for me cos I always get to the ball first !
The accommodation here is good and the food is great BUT.....for some reason the tall man here keeps trying to take pictures of me, then cursing lots...I really cannot think why !
I give him my best frown every time but apparently this is not the desired look....ah well, as I tell him EVERY DAY, it's my look !
Can't wait to see you all soon
Love
Diesel
Hi mummyI hvae a knew freind hear called deckster. he si suhc fun and chases me evrywear !
we play wiv the bal and run roundandroundandroundandround until i feal qwite dizzzy in my hed !
I ma also not shure if they ar feeding me enuff. Nick sez i gets plenty but I dont beleve him !!
Mising yuo lots and lots
Luv
Harley
Dad,I'd like to introduce you to my new friend Harley. (he's a bit younger than me so I'm showing him the ropes round here) I got the measure of this place pretty sharpish I can tell you.....Nick is an utter walkover and does whatever I tell him...and I tell him plenty ! Young Harley still thinks that Nick's the boss but I'm slowly letting him know how it really is.....All it takes is a bit of tug-of-war and Nick knows who rules this roost !
See you soon
Dexter
Shame about the weather !
Hello our lovely family, Mable here....we'd just like to say that this place is great, apart from the weather which is shocking !Nick seems very impressed with our ability to get soaking wet, we even found a puddle deeper than our legs ! Otto thought it was great fun splashing about in it though I decided that kind of behavior is not fitting for young ladies....
The food here is REALLY great but for some reason I'm sure the young lady in the room next door is getting more than us...I will be having words with the management later.
Hope you're having a great time, see you in a few days
Mable xxxxxx
(and Otto though he's too busy splashing about to write)
Hi Mum,
Hope you’re having fun…I’m missing you lots, but …….well…..
I probably shouldn’t be telling you this…. …I THINK I HAVE A BOYFRIEND !
His name is Nick and he’s ever so tall and lovely…..I go
all gooey whenever he walks into the room and am so sad when he leaves.
He LOVES me singing to him so I do it as often as possible,
and right in his ears whenever I can.
The two naughty dogs next door keep telling me Nick loves
them too BUT I DON’T BELIEVE THEM, HE’S MINE !!!!!
I’ve attached a photo of us having a little cuddle time, oooo he has such a tasty neck !
Big kisses, see you soon.
Love
POPPY
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi folks, hope
you're having as much fun where you are cos it's great here :-) Nick even let's me roll on his lap...thankfully he's very tall so there's a lot of it ! He now even smells just like me which is nice.
Hello peeps, Wally here.
You would not believe the number of interesting smells they have round these paddocks, my nose has never been so busy!
I'm doing a great job for Nick finding the badger runs, although he doesn't seem as grateful as you'd expect...I wonder why?
Must dash, apparently we're exploring a new field today....can't wait !
Much love
Wally
x
This sun is all well and good, but NICK IS NOT FEEDING US ENOUGH. WE ARE SOOOOOO HUNGRY.
We all hope you have a thoroughly miserable time for making us live with this man.
Harumph.
from Molly....
I've met a lovely man here who keeps letting me into his warm office, it's all very exciting but I just seem to fall asleep after a minute or two....he tells me I talk in my sleep but I'm not so sure.
Unfortunately, the silly man keeps throwing my blue ball away...I bring it back but he just doesn't seem to get the message.......men!
See you soon
Molly Moll XXXXxxxxxXXXX
Hendrix and Chad.
Chad - I am much nicer looking than this photo that's for sure. Hendrix and I have a great time together but today the weather was too wet for field photos! I have this great game where I go into the long grass and play dead then Hendrix comes over to see if I am alright and I get up, go mad and run figures of eight and then play dead again. Sometimes I lie flat and then sometimes I lie on my back with all four feet in the air. Hendrix isn't very bright you see and he never gets it. I don't care about the rain at all and am very obedient about going into my kennel. I never need my lead at all.
Hendrix - I just love everyfing especially water, treats and toys. I am so tall I can pull all the toys off the shelf which I then leave out in the rain 'til they are all soggy. I am very very obedient and love sitting for a treat. Nick says I may be able to go up to the next grade!!
Chad and Hendrix XXXX
From Buster, Peggy and Muffin,
Buster - I have commandeered the faux fur bed ( which matches my colour scheme ! ) and I also try and commandeer all the food so I have to be watched when I eat! I have everything sorted out and do my own thing. Jo claps her hands loudly when she wants me to come in.
Peggy and Muffin - We have a new friend called Louie who is great at chasing us around the paddocks and Muffin
and he particularly like out running each other. We are only eating Hayfields' food and are on two meals a day which we love. Buster tries to help us out with it though so we have to be quick.
See you soon,
The very well behaved ' Larkens ' 
From Ted and Daisy.
Ted - Daisy and I went running this morning and honestly we could have won the Derby we went so fast. I am second in command to Jo here and I LIKE IT. My photo shows me atop a pile of fur fabric which is used in some of the beds. I got that sussed!
Daisy - Hmmm not sure I like being below Ted but he does let me share the furry pile. Although Iam on a diet I am still very huggable and if I have lost a gram it will be a miracle! Still I may be able to have a bit more Turkey !
See you soon love Ted and Daisy XXXXXX
Hello fomr River,
I am only a baby so my speling isnt veri good but I ma beeng a realy good girl. The ktichin is my playground and now I have some frends in the dog rooms witch i like.
Jo maks me wait for my diner but Jos husband Martyn spoils me and we play lots.
I did eat Jos glases but she left them were I cud reach them haha.
See you neckst week,
River XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rocco Land and Louie Khoo - new friends
Jo says this is heart in mouth time as we are a pair of wild childs.
Rocco - Big mistake giving me Hayfields food as tonight I picked at my kibble but managed to eat the all AGA food. Louie and I have a great game running in and out of each others rooms and into the runs. Good Stuff.
Louie - Jo says she is glad I am insured but I am having a lovely time. We went in the fields today although it was rather wet. I run faster than Rocco who seemed very taken with those sheepy things ( well they do look like him! )
Love R and L XXXXXXXXX
Hi Family,
Thought I would show my best assets to the camera. I am having a lovely time running in the paddocks and in the evening I get to destroy my toys in the study and I mean destroy. When I have finished for some reason I like to roll on them. Sort of finishes the destruction. Hope you are having lovely holiday.
Pablo XXXXXXX
HERE COME THE BOYS AT 90 MPH.
HERE COME THE BOYS AT 90 MPH.
Hi Folks,
This is a joint email from us new friends ! We are both having a great time chasing about.
We are eating like veritable horses yes even Harry, but we will really miss each other we are having such a great time together.
Yesterday we wrecked the study, paper everywhere but it was fun.
Love Barney and Harry.
HERE COME THE BOYS AGAIN!
HERE COME THE BOYS AGAIN!
Dear Dad Dave,
I may be missing the shooting but I am sure not missing the ball fetch! I love my food but Jo thinks I may be a tiny bit trimmer.
I have destroyed more balls than the last 100 dogs put together but so what . I get some air dried veal ribs everyday to chew but they don't last me very long. Oh and I ate a bed too but Jo says it was an old one so that's OK then!
See you Monday,
Love Munty
Dear Family,
I have settled in well, a bit weepy last night but have eaten every last scrap of food and love my healthy treats. Today I went walking with Roo an Italian Greyhound. I decided to roll in something and although I thought I smelled nice apparently I didn't.
So this afternoon I had a bath, trim and now smell like a Prince. My bed has had a wash too.
Love Rodney. xxxx
P.S.The food is GREAT and I would eat double what I am given if I could.
Having my after bath comb through.
Having my after bath comb through.
AKA Saint and Sinner!
Jasper - I am a complete saint. I have never banged the door once after my owners left me. I love free running and any food in any order. I have got my gold star for good behaviour.
Sugar - Jasper is just a goody goody. I love to bark at all the visiting dogs. I just thought I would help the floor mender by removing a bit more. Jo says luckily he has all his floor mending equipment with him. I am eating everything other than the food mummy brought with. Give me AGA meals any day. XX
I am having a really good time here and I am surprisingly obedient and am allowed free running round all the fields already. All the food is yummy even though that pesky Jasper snuck into my room and ate my breakfast while I was out for my
morning walk.
I haven't managed to destroy the little toy polar bear yet so things are looking good for IKEA's bank balance when mummy and daddy come back to collect me.
Love Leo xxxx
Dear Folks,
I am having a wonderful time here doing lots of running. After 10 days a decided to eat the door on my kennel so now am in the garden indestructable kennel so I eat my marrow bones instead. I really quite like those pesky Italian Greyhounds particularly the puppy called Maggie who insists on sticking her nose on mine.
I come into the house to help on the computer twice a day.
I love the food here and have never done anything but lick my plate clean and ask for more. I am always smiling and Jo loves me and says I have never once peed or pooed in my run and that I could teach her dogs a thing or two!!
Love Alfie XX
Dear Mummy,
I am very well indeed and since Jo's vet says it is AOK for me to have normal food as long as it is 4 times a day and not too much, I don't have to have that horrid diet. I look less podgy now and even played fetch with a ball yesterday. I am hardly in my room and spend most of the day in the study or kitchen and have access all day to a small area in the garden. I like the Italian Greyhounds and they seem to like me too. I am not allowed too many treats as they contain sugar so I get other things instead which are sugar free. My new name is Bridgette ( Bardot ) 'cos I am so beautiful and have a figure to match.
See you on Thursday.
Love Ruby XX
Dear Family.
It's nice to be here again but SHE DOESN'T FEED US ENOUGH and Copper says he has to do more excercise .
We do get marrow bones though and that staves off the hunger a bit. Jo says she doesn't really have to wash out bowls up as they are so licked clean. We are allowed half an apple and just two sardines in the morning.
Copper says blow the garlic tablets, he spits them out given the chance.
Love especially to Daddy Tang who likes to give us treats YUMMY.
Presto XXX and Copper XXX
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