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When Dogs Are Recommended for Mental Health, Who Speaks for the Dog?
Pups, Well-beingTagged animal welfare, dog wellbeing, Dogs and mental health, emotional support dogs, mental health and pets., Responsible dog ownership

When Dogs Are Recommended for Mental Health, Who Speaks for the Dog?

A dog can change someone’s life. But what happens when that person isn’t ready to […]

by Ruth Posted on 10/10/202610/10/2026
The Ultimate Dog Who Knew the Way Out
Prosecco, PupsTagged dog-first, Prosecco, pusp

The Ultimate Dog Who Knew the Way Out

Every September 11, we remember the people we lost. But there are also stories from […]

by Ruth Posted on 12/09/202612/09/2026
The Revenge Dress, the Little Black Dress… and the Woman Behind It
Paint, Prosecco

The Revenge Dress, the Little Black Dress… and the Woman Behind It

What is it about a little black dress? Give a woman the right one and […]

by Ruth Posted on 31/08/202601/10/2026
Hug Your Dog Day: Benefits of Hugging Your Dog and How to Do It Right
Pups, Well-being

Hug Your Dog Day: Benefits of Hugging Your Dog and How to Do It Right

There’s a certain kind of love that doesn’t announce itself loudly. It doesn’t arrive with […]

by Ruth Posted on 10/04/202610/04/2026
I waited years to start this
ProseccoTagged beginning

I waited years to start this

There’s something almost embarrassing about how long I’ve waited to do this. Not because I […]

by Ruth Posted on 07/04/202608/04/2026
Dog-First™ isn’t a trend. It’s a lifestyle.
PupsTagged dog-first, dog-friendly

Dog-First™ isn’t a trend. It’s a lifestyle.

Somewhere along the way, “dog-friendly” became a selling point. Cafés that allow them.Hotels that tolerate […]

by Ruth Posted on 29/03/202601/10/2026
I don’t like sharing a bed — even in love
ProseccoTagged bed sharing, love

I don’t like sharing a bed — even in love

There’s something I’ve never really said out loud. I don’t like sharing a bed. Not […]

by Ruth Posted on 03/09/202508/04/2026
Faith, fame & Italian beef: America meets its first pope
ProseccoTagged Pope

Faith, fame & Italian beef: America meets its first pope

It was one of those moments where history doesn’t just whisper – it screams. White […]

by Ruth Posted on 11/05/202508/04/2026

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World Mental Health Day | 10 October A dog can ch World Mental Health Day | 10 October A dog can change someone’s life. But what happens when that person isn’t ready to care for the dog? 🐾 On World Mental Health Day, I want to raise an uncomfortable but important question. Dogs can provide extraordinary companionship, comfort and emotional support. But should someone be encouraged to get a dog for their mental wellbeing without first considering whether they can realistically provide a safe, stable and lasting home? Housing, finances, experience, daily care and long-term commitment all matter. When these responsibilities are overlooked, the consequences can affect everyone: the person, shelters already under pressure here in Malta, and the dog who may lose the only home they know. This isn’t about someone’s mental-health diagnosis. It’s about responsible decisions that consider BOTH lives. To mental-health professionals, support workers, family members and anyone recommending dog ownership for emotional support: please consider the dog’s welfare too. A dog is not a quick fix. They’re a living being, not a temporary solution. Mental health matters. Animal welfare matters too. Before we ask what a dog can do for us, let’s ask what we can give them. DOG FIRST™ 🐾 📖 I've explored this important issue further in my latest DOG FIRST™ article: When Dogs Are Recommended for Mental Health, Who Speaks for the Dog? Read it through the link in my bio.💬 Do you think animal welfare should be considered whenever someone is encouraged to get a dog for emotional or mental-health support? #WorldMentalHealthDay #ResponsibleDogOwnership #DogsAndMentalHealth #AnimalWelfare #DogFirst
Some places make you slow down and simply listen. Some places make you slow down and simply listen. 🍂 An autumn afternoon at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, where John Lennon’s Imagine still fills the air. Remembering John Lennon on what would have been his 86th birthday. 🤍 #JohnLennon #StrawberryFields #CentralPark #Imagine #NewYorkCity John Lennon, Strawberry Fields NYC, Imagine John Lennon, Central Park New York, John Lennon 86th birthday, Imagine mosaic, Autumn in New York, Central Park in fall, New York City travel, Strawberry Fields memorial, live music in Central Park, dog-friendly New York
New York City, at our own pace. 🍂🐾 Travelling wit New York City, at our own pace. 🍂🐾 Travelling with a dog means thinking a little differently about where you stay. After a long-haul flight, I wanted somewhere Roy and I could settle into the city gradually, without rushing straight into the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. That’s one of the reasons I chose The Empire Hotel, just steps from Central Park. 🌳 Morning walks, familiar routines, and a little breathing space before heading out to explore. Because sometimes, the best travel experiences begin with the simplest decisions. 📍 The Empire Hotel | New York City @theempirehotel An independently booked and paid stay, shared from our own experience. ———————- We’re Ruth & Roy — exploring the world through a Dog-First™ lens, one destination, experience and story at a time. @pupspaintandprosecco | Dog-First™ Travel & Lifestyle #NewYorkWithDogs #TheEmpireHotel #TravelWithDogs dog-friendly hotels in NYC, New York with a dog, travelling to NYC with a dog, dog-friendly New York City, Hotels near Central Park, dog-friendly Manhattan hotels, NYC dog travel, travelling with a miniature poodle, Dog-First™ travel, New York travel with pets
Sometimes the flight is just the beginning. 🐾✈️ W Sometimes the flight is just the beginning. 🐾✈️ We flew Malta → Milan with @kmmaltairlines then continued by car to Annecy, France 🇮🇹🚗🇫🇷 It’s one of my favourite ways to think about travelling with Roy: your flight doesn’t have to take you to the final destination. Fly somewhere accessible with your dog, pick up a car and turn it into a road trip. Save this one for a future dog-friendly escape. 🐩 ———————- Hi we’re Ruth & Roy Sharing travel tips, art vibes & dog-first™ escapes @pupspaintandprosecco #TravelWithDogs #Annecy #DogFriendlyTravel dog friendly travel Europe, travelling with a dog in Europe, Milan to Annecy, Milan to Annecy road trip, Annecy with a dog, dog friendly Annecy, France with a dog, Italy to France road trip, European road trip with a dog, flying with a dog, flying with pets, pet friendly airlines, dog friendly destinations, travelling Europe with pets, Malta to Milan, KM Malta Airlines pets, dog in cabin, pet in cabin, dog travel tips, Dog-First travel
4 October is the feast of St Francis of Assisi — a 4 October is the feast of St Francis of Assisi — a day closely associated with animals and their care. And with Malta Animal Awareness Week being marked around this time, it feels like a good moment to reflect on what pet awareness actually means. For me, it goes beyond loving our animals at home. It’s also about how they are welcomed into the world around us — in travel, hospitality, public spaces and everyday life. Thoughtful spaces. Responsible owners. Better understanding. Because awareness shouldn’t last just a few days. 🐾 ———————- #StFrancis #MaltaAnimalAwarenessWeek #DogFirst pet awareness Malta, St Francis animals, Animal Awareness Week Malta, dog-friendly Malta, pet-friendly Malta, responsible dog ownership, dog-friendly travel, pet-friendly travel, travelling with dogs, dogs in hospitality, pet-friendly hotels, dog-friendly public spaces, responsible pet ownership, animal welfare Malta, dogs in Malta, dog-friendly lifestyle, Dog-First travel, pet inclusion, travelling with a dog in Europe, dog-friendly tourism
I never quite decided whether she was walking into I never quite decided whether she was walking into the woods… or out of them. Acrylic on canvas. 🖤 Original acrylic painting · monochrome art · atmospheric artwork · Malta artist #AcrylicPainting #OriginalArtwork #MaltaArtist ———————- We’re Ruth & Roy — sharing dog-first travel, original art and a little prosecco along the way @pupspaintandprosecco
Last year, we stood at Ground Zero. Some places l Last year, we stood at Ground Zero. Some places leave you without words. September 11, 2001. Never forgotten. 🕊️ @911memorial 🇺🇸 ———————- travel tips, art vibes & dog-first™ escapes @pupspaintandprosecco dog travel NYC | flying with a dog | pet friendly New York | September 11 | World Trade Center | 9/11 memorial | Twin Towers | travelling with pets | dog first travel | Malta content creator #911 #nyc #neverforget #11september
80 years of Freddie Mercury. ❤️ Forever a legend. 80 years of Freddie Mercury. ❤️ Forever a legend. 🎤✨ ———————- Ruth & Roy 🐾 | Dog-first adventures, travel & a little bit of magic ✨ @pupspaintandprosecco Freddie Mercury • Freddie Mercury 80th birthday • Queen • Montreux • Freddie Mercury statue • Switzerland • Queen fans • music legend • Freddie Mercury tribute • dog first travel • dog mum • travel with dog • pet friendly travel • Malta content creator
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