Stories have always been my way of making sense of the world, especially the natural world and the animals we share it with. When I began writing Oceana’s Brave Quest , I wanted to create a story that was gentle, hopeful, and meaningful for children, while quietly raising awareness about an issue that deeply concerns me: the impact of fishing nets on dolphins and other marine life. Living close to the ocean, I am constantly reminded of how connected we are to the sea. Dolphin

In today's hectic world, like many others, I experience bouts of anxiety and one of the main way's I get relief, is from spending time with my cats. I have two  in particular that are quite affectionate and enjoy cuddles. Their purrs and warmth bring comfort. Simply having them lay near me is soothing as I admire their beautiful fur, cute paws, mesmerising eyes and characteristics.  So for this blog, I did a little research to match what I experience with scientific data.  Pl

How I came about fostering Arista, was by a desperate circumstance rather than by choice. I had been volunteering at the Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary, in their cattery and had fostered kittens for short stays at my home. Never though had I seriously considered taking on a neo-natal. Let alone one with eyes still closed and umbilical cord attached. That was until, a hotel in Barbados called Ocean Acres about a tiny kitten they'd found. Apparently the kitten had been alone for