Quentin Stafford-Fraser's blog
One should always have something sensational to read on the net...
I'm somewhat confused by one of our recent purchases, which proudly proclaims on its packaging that it hasn't been tested on animals.
Jolly good, I thought. Always keen to do the right thing if I can.
There's just one problem.
It's dog food!
What's more, it's made of chicken! So it's made of animals, and fed to animals... but at least you can rest assured that it's not tested on them. What sort of a daft marketing department...?
Ah well, never mind.
Well, Arden Grange, I can report that Tilly, on being given it, wagged her tail enthusiastically and wanted more. So that's good news for your marketing.
But I'm afraid this means that it has now been tested on animals, so you'll need to remove the label.
Our friendly neighbour has been back...

He turns out to be particularly partial to small pieces of raisin.

If you ever want to invite a robin round to tea, I can guarantee that raisins will be a welcome accompaniment.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that, as she approaches her 11th birthday, Tilly is still enjoying her favourite pastime.
She was doing much the same thing 9 years ago and 6 years ago. Different fields, different crops, but clearly intended for the same activity.