A Dog on Eigg

When I think back to my highlights from the Isle of Eigg, not only do I think of the amazing food in the restaurant (black pudding and sausage bap for breakfast is missed everyday!) and the views, especially the view from our tent, this little dog features high.

We first met her at the harbour area and after noticing she was friendly we gave her a fuss. I soon felt like she had become our best friend as she walked with us to the end of the harbour, and one day walked back to our tent with us. Which was slightly awkward as I did wonder if we had accidentally stolen a dog.

She eventually made her way back to the harbour and we saw her there later that evening, where I also met her owner and did mention her coming over to our tent (paranoid that someone might have seen her walking with us and thinking we were stealing her.
Thankfully he was fine, and later on we spent a little more time with her outside.

I have to say, I felt really sad leaving her on the island, and did feel a little jealous coming back and seeing that we aren't the only people who fall for her and who she entices with her charms.

If I ever visit return to the island, I hope to see her again.

Massacre Caves Isle of Eigg

Believed to have happened around 1577, 400 islanders, members of the Macdonald clan, were murdered from a family from the nearby Isle of Skye.

Hiding from the Macleods from the Isle of Skye, the Macdonalds hid for three days in the cave, before being discovered.
The Macleods blocked the entrance of the cave using vegetation which was then set alight.
Suffocated by smoke, the bodies of the Macdonalds were left in the cave. Although it is said there was one survivor, but this may have been because they were hiding in a separate cave.

The cave is reasonably easy to access, although is quite a walk so make sure you have plenty of fluids (something I think we failed on during any of our walks during our holiday) and as with any walking holiday, decent walking shoes. We walked from our tent to the main harbour area to have breakfast and then walked the journey to the cave. Although not signposted from the main road we managed to find the caves, mainly thanks to directions from the lady at the gift and craft shop at the harbour.

The area around the caves was beautiful. Rocky, and of course with sheep poo dotted everywhere (which after even an hour in Scotland you get used to).
Getting into the caves was relatively easy. However, due to the wet ground it was a little slippy so you need to be careful with your footing. We were able to get through the entrance without getting wet knees or a bumped head.

Although a little bit of light coming in through the entrance you could just about make out the inside of the cave. We came across a sheep skull which was placed on a higher rock.
With just my boyfriends mobile phone torch for light, and the slippy floor, I didn't go too far in but he did.

Whether or not the facts about the massacre, and the story behind it, are true, its a beautiful cave to visit.

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Free Pet Items

Owning a pet is among the greatest pleasures in life. However, it isn’t cheap!

Getting pet items for free is an excellent way to try new products out and save some of your hard-earned cash. Free things are not only for humans and it is possible to claim many free treats for your furry friends.

Keep reading this article to figure out why, where, and how you can get all kinds of free things for your beloved pets.

Why do businesses give free pet stuff away?

It is for the same reasons businesses have free sampling campaigns: it is to generate added interest in the products that they are selling, hoping that if consumers like their products, then they will buy them later on.

Every day WOW FreeStuff gets updated with all of the latest freebies that we have found, so be sure to visit there page on Free Stuff for Pets often to find all of the newest pet offers and frees and sign up to receive newsletter directly into your inbox to find out about all of the latest freebies.

Feed your pets free of charge...

The pet freebies that are the most popular of all are pet food samples.

That is because pet food companies understand that one pet food will not fit the needs of all dogs. Pets are all different, just like humans, and have their own preferences of taste and texture as well as dietary needs.

The best way to discover the right pet food for your animals is to trial free samples from various companies.

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Compared to other freebies, pet food freebies have a tendency to be much more personal. Usually you will need to give some information about your pet, which includes breed, size, weight, and age. That is just to ensure that your pet will love the food and will be properly suited for them.

Get pet freebies from product testing trials

When purchasing a new product, most of us check out the reviews first. Positive, detailed reviews from actual customers will make it a lot more likely you will want to try out the product yourself.

Companies like BzzAgent, Trnd, and The Insiders have product testing campaigns that they run for all kinds of things, including pet food, which comes up on a regular basis. When an application is successful, the product is given to the pet owner to test and keep completely for free, in exchanging for writing an honest review. Some of the previous companies who have run these campaigns include:

Bakers
IAMs
Purina

Contact companies to get free pet items

There are many ways that you can get free pet stuff. Some of the most effective ways are directly contacting companies and asking for free samples. That works particularly well with those companies that are mainly online, since without free samples customers will be unable to see what their products look like, or how well they like products.

Targeting the company's unique selling point is the best way to approach contacting companies. For example, for a company that specialises in making organic pet food be sure to tell them that you are interested in providing your pet with an organic lifestyle. Or if you have a pet that has any special requirements that is what the company caters to, be sure to mention this!

Most important of all, be polite when you email - companies are not obligated to send free samples out. Be sure to show that you are interested in their products and they will reward you!

Keep an eye out for discounts and coupons

Watch for money off coupons that you can use on pet stuff. Go to the social media channels of your favourite pet brands to stay current with all the latest deals and discounts.

50p off might not seem like a lot. However, everything does add up!

Pets At Home offers free pet consultations

Pets At Home is dedicated to ensuring that pet owners are equipped as best as they can be.

Pets At Home is not only one of the top places to find your new fluffy family member, they also run various in-store sessions to assist you with taking care of your pets in the best way possible.

1. Free cat and dog nutrition consultation

If you are having a hard time finding the ideal food for your picky cat or dog, make sure you visit the store for your free nutrition consultation. They have pet food nutrition experts who can advise you on what the best food is to give your dog or cat.

Your consultation comes with a free pet food sample bag and a 25% off voucher for any of their advanced nutrition foods. Get yourself an appointment booked online today.

2. Free pet workshops for children

If you have children in addition to pets, then you will want them to learn about the responsibilities that are involved in owning pets (and the rewards that come along with it).

Pets At Home, over the school holidays, has various workshops that it holds at stores all across the country. The workshops are full of hands-on and fun activities that are an excellent way to keep your kids entertained over the holiday season.

Would you like to do more free activities with your children? Check out our page on Free Days. We update it on a regular basis with all of latest information on free days all over the UK.

3. Go to Super Breed Sundays to learn more about your breed

Pets At Home has come up with the ideal meet place to meet with like-minded owners and get to know more about your dog's breed.

Every dog breed is different, and has its own exercise and dietary requirements, behavioural traits, and individual characteristics. Super Breed Sundays give you the opportunity to learn how to best take care of your breed and are perfect for first-time down owners. It provides them with the entire run-down of all of the basics of introducing a new pet to your home.

4. Free checks on fish tanks

Check to make sure that your fish tank water is well-suited with this in-store free service. Just brig a sample of water from your fish tank into the store and an expert will assist you.

Win free pet items from entering company giveaways

Pet companies also do free giveaway. These giveaways and contest are an excellent way to get prospective customers interested in their products and help to raise brand awareness.

Whether it is a new toy or lead or bag of treats for your pet, there will always be plenty of great giveaways and competitions for you to sign up for.

Pet ownership

It doesn't have to be as expensive as you might think! When you apply for pet freebies you will save a few pennies and feel the excitement of having even more free items coming through the door.