When our neighbour, Splash’s mum told us about their experience with an animal communicator, Mum couldn’t wait to get an appointment. She really wanted to know what I had to say about being anxious in cars and what was my life like before I was rescued by Hungary Hearts Dog Rescue and found my way to my forever home.
With great anticipation, Mum made an appointment with Polly Harnett. Polly needed to see my eyes, so Mum had sent along pictures of me. The day came when Mum called in for the session.
Polly said a lot of things that were so me. She said I was quite a character, larger than life and I make people laugh. She picked up that I had/have a gut issue – remember all the getting sick at night? She said I needed probiotics.
She said I like my meat dinners. Mum got that right.
That I prefer sandy instead of stony beaches – that was what I was trying to tell Mum when we were at Brighton. I kept barking at her and really didn’t run – but she didn’t understand why I was barking. So now she knows why.
But the thing that was really, really interesting was what she said about my past. She began with,
There was a home, he was not born on the streets. A wiry, dark skinned man who smoked a lot (because she smelt tobacco) had bought him in a market. He was not given a name. He was not abused and was loved. He would hide behind the man’s feet. But the man who had bought him disappeared – and the home was no more.
Mum was so surprised to hear all that as we had all assumed I was born on the streets and roamed the streets in Hungary before I was scooped up and thrown into a Killing Station until I was rescued and fostered before coming to London.
Mum asked her about my being nervous in cars and she said – the vibrating of the car, the slippy situation, the instability of the movement. That I should try a crate where he feels safe. OK. That was on the plan.
She also told Mum that I like my routines – like spinning for biscuit after the last walk, I let Mum know when it is time for my dinners. Most of all I am very happy where I am and I love my “patterned” bed.
May’s comment: I was introduced to Polly Harnett by a neighbour who has an elderly dog, Splash, with some minor health issues. She wanted to hear what Splash had to say – and boy! She had a lot to say! Some of the things were so specific and random that it could not have been made up! My ears perked up and I had to know what secrets or just concerns George had to tell me. And what a learning!
You will get a chance to meet Polly Harnett at The Big Woof – a celebration of International Dog Day and the dog-friendly neighbourhood that is King’s Cross. You can book sessions with Polly Harnett or Jane Morton here.
These stunning black and white photos of George on the street were taken by Elena from Pawtiqe.
Elena will have a pop-up in the Art Gallery at The Big Woof – located at The Crossing in Central St. Martins, King Cross. You can book a slot for a photo session with her here.
The Big Woof at King’s Cross will take place on 26th and 27th August.
Across the August Bank Holiday Weekend there will be a paw-some weekend of events for dogs and their humans from 11am to 6pm.
The area has an abundance of dog friendly restaurants for lunch and plenty of green spaces to take a break from the action.
The main aim of The Big Woof is for all pooches and their humans to have fun!
For years Miss Darcy’s Adventures and Four Legged Foodies have championed dog friendly venues. And we are delighted to be working with King’s Cross to introduce “The Big Woof”. We look forward to a great weekend that celebrates how much we love our dogs.
