Shoot The Moment

21/05/2026

09/11/2025

🌺 In Remembrance 🌺
Today, we honour all who served — not only the brave men and women who fought in the First and Second World Wars, but also the loyal animals who stood beside them through the darkest of times.

This half-red, half-purple poppy represents that shared courage and sacrifice:
❤️ Red for the fallen soldiers and civilians.
💜 Purple for the animals who served faithfully beside them.

They all walked into battle together — and their bravery will never be forgotten.

Animals who served in WWI and WWII included:
🐎 Horses: Used for transport, carrying supplies, and by some cavalry units.
🐴 Mules: Served as beasts of burden, carrying supplies, weapons, and men in areas where vehicles could not go.
🐕 Dogs: Employed as guard dogs, for reconnaissance, to detect mines, and to carry messages or rescue downed pilots.
🕊️ Pigeons: Used extensively to carry messages over long distances, sometimes through enemy territory — with some becoming famous for their bravery.
🐈 Cats: Primarily used on ships to control rat and mouse populations, protecting food supplies — and lifting the spirits of those aboard.
🐘 Elephants: Utilized to transport heavy loads and clear paths in jungle environments.
🐪 Camels: Deployed in desert campaigns for their ability to carry heavy loads and endure extreme heat.
🐤 Canaries: Used in underground tunnels to detect toxic gases, saving countless lives.
🦌 Reindeer: Used by Soviet and Scandinavian forces in the Arctic for transportation over snowy terrain.

Some animals were even recognised for their extraordinary bravery. The PDSA Dickin Medal — known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross — was awarded to courageous dogs, pigeons, and horses who went above and beyond in service.

Today, we remember them all — the human and animal heroes who gave everything for freedom.

29/09/2025

17/10/2024

Had a lovely day at the Beagle Welfare 45th anniversary on Sunday 7/7/24

06/10/2024

Currently sat watching the Historic Rally Festival UK 2024 here today at Apley Estate

01/09/2024

Shoot the moment is all set up above the M54, ready for the bike for life event 🥰🥰📸📷