So now the weather is turning colder and we are selling more wild bird foods and it is good to see people making sure that animals and birds are ready for the winter. But how far should we go when pampering our pets? Will we kill them with kindness? Yes, we should ensure that the wild birds for example are well fed, but we should also make sure that if we have been putting food out regularly it should always be available for them right through the Winter. They get used to feeding from the same spot and rely on it especially in a cold snap. But what happens when you go on holiday? Their table could be bare for two weeks which could result in a number of small birds deaths. So make sure you ask a friendly neighbour to put food out on your bird table whilst you sit on some sunny beach somewhere. Then when you return you will be rewarded by the sight of happy and with luck chubby birds on your bird table.
In the shop we have had customers buying warm beds and blankets for their pets. Only yesterday a customer looked at every bed that we had in stock. She couldn't make up her mind which one to buy and came back three times before making her purchase. I nearly asked her if she would like to sit in one to see how comfy it was, but I don't think she would have seen the funny side and may well have plonked herself in it and then asked to sit in a few more! I am just glad that I don't own a furniture store as I am sure it would have taken her at least a week to decide which three piece suite to buy.
Dog coats are starting to sell again, and this season there are some real 'classy' outfits. Pink jackets, fur collars and even little 'charms' to put on collars. I just hope that they do the trick and keep the poor pouches warm as well.
