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The Ultimate Dog Who Knew the Way Out
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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
Robes, Rings & Revelations – A watchlist for the curious & the comforted
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Robes, Rings & Revelations – A watchlist for the curious & the comforted

There are moments when the world seems to stop – or at least take a […]

by Ruth Posted on 21/04/202524/04/2025
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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
Flying around Europe with your dog? SAVE THIS. O Flying around Europe with your dog? SAVE THIS. One of the first things I check before booking a flight with Roy is simple: Can he actually fly in the cabin with me? 🐾✈️ And this is where things can get confusing because airline pet policies are NOT the same. Some European airlines allow small dogs in the cabin, usually subject to a maximum weight of 8kg for the dog + carrier. KM Malta Airlines’ limit is 10kg. Others don’t accept pets in the cabin at all, while some have different rules depending on the aircraft, route or destination. So before you book that “perfect” flight… check the airline’s current pet policy first. ⚠️ Important: airline policies, weight limits, carrier dimensions and route restrictions can change. The information in this Reel is intended as a starting point - always verify the current requirements directly with the airline before booking. 🐩 I travel with Roy, so dog-first™ travel isn’t just something I research - it’s something I actually plan around. Which European airline have you successfully flown with your dog? 👇🏻 SAVE this Reel for your next European trip with your dog and SHARE it with a fellow dog mum planning a holiday. 🐾✈️ ———————- Hi we’re Ruth & Roy Sharing travel tips, art vibes & dog-first™ escapes @pupspaintandprosecco #dogtravel #dogfirst #dogmum dog travel Europe | flying with a dog | European airlines pets in cabin | dogs in cabin | pet friendly airlines Europe | travelling Europe with a dog | flying with your dog | dog friendly travel Europe | airline pet policies | travelling with pets | dog first travel
A little polish, a little pampering… and a little A little polish, a little pampering… and a little salon companion. 💅🏻🤍 A simple pedicure, with a little cuticle care and fresh toenail polish - sometimes that’s all the self-care you need. ✨ Thank you, @amis_malta_ , for the little pamper session ✨ 📍AMIS at Mvintage, Naxxar ———————- For more travel, art and lifestyle follow @pupspaintandprosecco ✈️👩🏻‍🎨🥂 pedicure Malta | nail salon Malta | pedicure in Malta | toenail polish | cuticle care | nail care | self-care Malta | beauty salon Malta | pampering in Malta | Malta content creator #gifted #collaboration #pedicure #nailcare
Some women leave behind a photograph. Some leave Some women leave behind a photograph. Some leave behind a feeling. And some leave behind words that, decades later, still find you exactly where you are. For this year’s illustration of Diana, I chose her in the dress that became the Revenge Dress — but I wanted to tell a slightly different story. Not revenge. Not Charles. Not even the headlines. Just Diana, standing in her own light. “I do as I’m expected, what they say behind my back is none of my business, but I come back here and I know, when I turn my light off at night, that I did my best.” Perhaps that is the part of Diana I wanted to remember today. 🤍 My new illustration is now available on Etsy, for anyone who would like to keep a little piece of Diana’s story on their own wall. And I’ve written a little more about the woman, the dress and the words behind this illustration on the blog. ✨ Link in bio. ———————- @pupspaintandprosecco Dog travel • Art • Lifestyle 🐾🎨🥂 Malta content creator | Princess Diana art | Lady Diana print | Revenge dress | Copic marker art | watercolour illustration | Maltese artist #LadyDiana #PrincessDiana #RevengeDress #DianaPrincessOfWales For this year’s illustration of Diana, I chose her in the dress that became the Revenge Dress — but I wanted to tell a slightly different story. “I do as I’m expected, what they say behind my back is none of my business, but I come back here and I know, when I turn my light off at night, that I did my best.” Perhaps that is the part of Diana I wanted to remember today. 🤍 I’ve written a little more about the woman, the dress and the words behind this illustration on the blog. ✨ Link in bio. My new illustration is now available on Etsy, for anyone who would like to keep a little piece of Diana’s story on their own wall. Link in bio.
This little painting became my own Dolly-meets-dog This little painting became my own Dolly-meets-dog moment — a celebration of big hair, big dreams, sparkles… and the very special place dogs have in our lives. Because really… what’s a country star without her dog? 💕🎶🐾 🎨 Illustration by me 🐩 Featuring my very own little star, Roy ———————- @pupspaintandprosecco Dog travel • Art • Lifestyle 🐾🎨🥂 Dolly Parton | dog mum | illustrator | dog first lifestyle | Malta content creator | quotes about dogs | #DollyParton #DoggyParton #DogLovers #DogArt #PoodleLove 🎨 Illustration by me 🐩 Featuring my very own little star, Roy ———————- @pupspaintandprosecco Dog travel • Art • Lifestyle 🐾🎨🥂 Dolly Parton | dog mum | illustrator | dog first lifestyle | Malta content creator | quotes about dogs | #DollyParton #DoggyParton #DogLovers #DogArt #PoodleLove I always say: if you want true love, get a dog. 🩷 - Dolly Parton ———————- @pupspaintandprosecco Dog travel • Art • Lifestyle 🐾🎨🥂 Dolly Parton | dog mum | illustrator | dog first lifestyle | Malta content creator | quotes about dogs | #DollyParton #DoggyParton #DogLovers #DogArt #PoodleLove Behind every great woman… there’s probably a dog. 💕🐾✨ Meet Dolly — in all her pink, sparkly, larger-than-life glory… with her little four-legged sidekick, Roy, right beside her. 🎸🐩 I’ve always loved how Dolly Parton manages to make everything a little more magical — and apparently, that includes the dog world too. 🩷 In 2022, Dolly launched Doggy Parton, a collection of dog clothing, accessories and toys inspired by her unmistakable style. But what I love most is that a portion of the proceeds supports Willa B. Farms Animal Rescue, helping homeless, neglected and abandoned animals. 🐶❤️ And then there’s Billy the Kid, Dolly’s French Bulldog “god-dog”, who even inspired his own series of children’s books. Because, of course, Dolly would give a dog his own starring role. 😂🐾 So this little painting became my own Dolly-meets-dog moment — a celebration of big hair, big dreams, sparkles… and the very special place dogs have in our lives. Because really… what’s a country star without her dog? 💕🎶🐾 🎨 Illustration by me 🐩 Featuring my very own little star, R
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