Rescue stories

Every dog in our family came to us through rescue. Here are their stories, told in their own words.

Ted Ted, our Chief Pet OfficerA rescue from Cyprus who came home with Graham and Maggie in June 2024.Read Ted’s story

Daisy Daisy, our second rescue (2021–2024)Hi, I’m Daisy. Before Graham and Maggie, I’d never felt the sun or known a cuddle. They gave me both, and three very happy years.Read Daisy’s story

Toby Toby, our first rescue (2007–2021)Hi, I’m Toby. I came over from Ireland by boat, found the best home and the best mum and dad, and had 14 great years.Read Toby’s story

Ted, a tan and black rescue dog, lying on a grey sofa with a pink tennis ball in his mouth — Ted

Hi, I’m Ted.

I’m a rescue dog from Cyprus. In June 2024, Graham and Maggie rescued me and brought me home, and life’s been pretty good ever since.

I’m the reason Pets are the best exists. Graham and Maggie want every pet to have the same care, comfort and fun that I get, so they built this site to help owners compare food, vets, holidays, sitters, boarding and toys in one place.

So whether you’re looking for a new favourite toy or someone to look after your best friend while you’re away, I hope we can help.

Woof! Ted

Daisy, a tan rescue dog with dark ears and a greying muzzle, resting her chin on her paws on a cream fleece blanket — Daisy

Hi, I’m Daisy.

2021–2024, forever loved

My first years weren’t happy ones. I was kept for breeding, I’d never been outside, and by the time Staffie and Stray Rescue found me I was so poorly that they thought the kindest thing would be to let me go to sleep.

Then, in May 2021, Graham and Maggie came along and said, “We’ll take her.”

That was the day everything changed. For the first time, I felt grass under my paws and sunshine on my back, and I loved it. I’d find the warmest sunny spot and stretch out for hours. I discovered cuddles too, and it turns out I was very good at them. I had a collection of soft toys that were all mine, and I took great care of every one.

Most of all, I found out what it feels like to be loved.

I had three wonderful years with my family before a tumour took me in 2024. It wasn’t long enough, but it was full of everything I’d never had before.

If you’re thinking about giving a rescue dog a home, please do. Even the poorliest pup can turn out to be a sunshine-loving, cuddle-giving best friend.

Love, Daisy 🐾

Toby, a tan and white rescue dog with big brown ears, snuggled in a cream fleece blanket on someone’s lap — Toby

Hi, I’m Toby.

2007–2021, our first rescue

I was the very first rescue dog in this family. I started out in Ireland and came over to England by boat, and in 2007 I was rescued through the RSPCA. That’s how I found my family.

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure about it at first. I kept running away! But it didn’t take me long to work out that I’d landed the best home and the best mum and dad a dog could ask for, so I decided to stay.

And what a life it was. I loved very long walks, especially to the park, where I chased the squirrels. I never caught a single one, but that never stopped me trying. I loved my soft toys, and on winter evenings you’d find me stretched out in front of the log burner. The rest of the time I was on the sofa, taking up most of the room.

We had 14 great years together. I like to think I showed everyone how wonderful a rescue dog can be, and paved the way for Daisy and Ted.

Woof! Toby

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