River swimming now gets harder. Grateful for my @schnauzerfest.bsky.social Nordic mittens this morning for post swim comfort www.schnauzerfest.org/shop/gloves

Angel’s not ready for the day quite yet #sleepyschnauzer #schnauzergang #schnauzerfest

Sitting pretty #Schnauzerfest #SchnauzerGang

When we stood still on the beach and stared. And stared. Just that. #Schnauzerfest #SchnauzerGang #DogsOfBlueSky

This weekend we’re at Chester’s who’s an excellent host - sharing his beds and favourite humans with the schnauzers #schnauzerfest #SchnauzerGang

We had great fun at Surrey Hills Schnauzerfest walk today. Bea is flat out dreaming of every smell and schnauzer she encountered.

Our holiday revolves around the dogs, meeting friends and their dogs and staying with friends and their dogs. Dogs dogs dogs…what could be a nicer holiday?

@schnauzerfest.bsky.social is made up from the kindest most generous supporters a charity could wish for

We were luck on Saturday to have Dean (The Paw Photographer) join the walk - he’s shared so many superb shots which capture the day perfectly

And more 🧡 #Schnauzerfest

A few more photos from yesterday’s #Schnauzerfest walk in the Surrey Hills

Albert Claude and Nanou have had a fantastic day which ended with some log posing

We’ve had a superb Saturday walking with the Surrey Hills Schnauzer group 🧡 It’s so good to meet @schnauzerfest.bsky.social supporters in person, it really is.

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My nephew is a keen artist, he painted this yesterday of his dog Chester. I know I am biased but I think it’s terrific. #DogsOfBlueSky

Please help us have a chance of winning £1000 in the #MovementForGood awards. The more nominations a charity gets, the better the chance it has of winning - we're up against big charities, but it's worth trying, costs you just a few seconds of your time today. TIA! Hit the link: buff.ly/n9jWZls

Albert Claude being his usual useful self in the garden today

There’s been a lot of distractions at my desk today #SchnauzerGang #Schnauzerfest

This fundraiser is halfway to the target. It’s a terrific prize. #SchnauzerGang #SchnauzerfestUK www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-rock...

Harry Truman: If it benefits all the people, they call it socialism.

“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.” – Sidney Sheldon writingforwellbeing.co.uk #writing #WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #libraries #books

A week today we’ll be in the UK, really looking forward to catching up with friends & family.AND walking with schnauzers and their friends 🧡 We’re joining a walk on Sat 15th Nov in Surrey and hope to get to the beach at least once 🤞 #SchnauzerGang #Schnauzerfest

What a truly unique and beautiful prize, such a generous donation and a unique change to own such a very special item. Please share an enter. UK only

“I absolutely love them I’ve ordered two more packets” The reviews we’re getting for the 2025 #Schnauzerfest designs are 🧡 Buy and help @schnauzerfest.bsky.social pay vet bills this winter #schnauzergang www.schnauzerfest.org/shop/2025-ch...

I donate to this every year I can and hope some of you will too. Books change lives.

The procrastinating increases with the volume of writing I have to do #writerslife

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“will our heads, full to bursting with machinery, have any room left for the thin trickle of dreams and escape?” www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...

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It’s almost 10 years since adopted Cerise, she must have been 3-5. Happiness flew off her as she bounced down this hill. Her story’s one of a slow recovery from a terrible life but what a transformation she’s made. The book I’m finishing tells her story and I can’t wait to have it out there now.

Our Mystery Bags are available on our website and each one is filled with wonderful items for dogs and humans. They make GREAT presents for dog-loving friends, or yourself. Help Schnauzerfest this Christmas with your gift buying. buff.ly/LqF1kAA

My nature writing-historical-memoiry mash-up, about pioneering, forgotten women & queer farmers has been out a month! Holed up with a broken leg (will be at Romsey Waterstones & Folde) but I’d love some cheer, shares, a review or stars on that Amzn site to help things along! #GhostsoftheFarm x

Just back from a magnificent autumnal walk, everything is beautiful. Everything.

More pets being abandoned in England as food and vet bills soar, say charities

My day so far. Early start. Now a break. I’ll soon be on top of the lists and back to our normal 😊

I’m crazy busy as it takes a tonne of prep for me to leave the @schnauzerfest.bsky.social reins in safe hands while I’m travelling. Its not easy for me to ease off the pedal. The team are brilliant and I really have nothing to worry about. Today’s rain is good practice for November in England 😬

In 2 weeks time I'll be in the UK joining Surrey Hills Schnauzers with a walk in my home county. A chance to meet some dogs helped by the charity and lots of supporters who make it all possible. Details here www.facebook.com/groups/61691... Or email Schnauzerfest www.schnauzerfest.org/contact

Autumnal Nanou

Another breathtaker

Inspired by @hugoandhuman.bsky.social and his perfect #WontLookWednesday Angel and Albert Claude offer this #SchnauzerGang #Schnauzerfest

Autumn sunrise

Easily mistaken for a #Schnauzerfest swim this morning #Halloween

Reassuring 😬

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I also made a video so if you prefer, you can watch on Youtube youtu.be/JU-aL_CjqpM

It's that time of year when fireworks are coming up. If your dog will be terrified, here's what you need to know. www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2025/10/how-...

If you've looked at your inbox today at our latest news, you'll have seen this. A round up of the walks, there could be others, tell us if we've missed any and where you're heading out to in support of the charity.

I enjoyed writing Brenda’s story, her life a few months ago was vastly different. She was on anxiety meds, everything was difficult. In her new home she’s a totally different dog, no meds, lots of help to learn and thriving.

Cornwall supported at the weekend 🧡 Thanks to Nikki for organising. If you’re walking you’re making a lot of dogs very happy, not just those on walks. Funds raised are vital to our work 🙏 If you wish to support our fund total climbs with every walk and kind gift www.justgiving.com/campaign/sch...

I don't think we're buying so many Christmas cards these days (the cost of postage!!) but I think that we still like to buy some really nice ones for special friends and family. I've a great selection here: www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo... #shopindie #smallbusiness #shopsmall #linocut