October 2025 - The PNN Family

Polly’s First Barking Bulletin: Where It All Began (and Got Slightly Hairy)

Hello and welcome to the very first Barking Bulletin from Polly’s Natural Nibbles, grab a cuppa, a biscuit (one for you, one for the dog… obviously), and settle in.

We’re Kerry and Damian, co-founders, dog-obsessed humans, and now proud professional treat tasters (strictly for quality control… honest). This blog marks the start of our shiny new website and rebrand and what better way to kick things off than with the story of her majesty, the one and only Polly.

Now, we’ve always been “dog people.” You know the type, talking to dogs like they’re humans, making space on the sofa (and eventually ending up on the edge of it ourselves), and planning life around walkies like it’s a military operation. Dogs aren’t just pets, they’re family, therapists, comedians, and occasionally tiny chaos machines wrapped in fur.

But this story really starts in 2018… when Kerry met Damian.

Enter Polly.

Polly wasn’t just any dog, she was a wise, gentle, all-seeing, slightly bossy queen who had already been ruling Kerry’s home for 14 years. She’d seen it all, been through it all, and had perfected the art of knowing exactly when to sit next to you and silently fix everything.

Then Damian walked in…

Within seconds, Polly had made her decision. That was it. Approved. Stamped. Signed off. Damian was hers now. Everyone else? Background characters. Honestly, if Polly had thumbs, she’d have probably filled out the adoption paperwork herself.

Dogs don’t mess about when it comes to judging character and Polly? She had a PhD in it.

When Damian and his two boys joined the family, Polly suddenly rediscovered her inner puppy. Gardening? A team sport. DIY? A full-contact activity. Wet concrete? A personal art project. Freshly painted walls? A canvas for “fur accents.”

And just like that, a phrase was born:

“Polly’s helping…”

(If you know, you know… and if you don’t, just imagine chaos, but adorable.)

But as life settled and love grew stronger, Polly quietly began to slow down. It was like she knew her job was nearly done. She’d brought everyone together, stitched the family into something solid, and now… she was ready to pass the lead.

Not one to leave things to chance, the family welcomed not one but two new bundles of mischief. Luna and Fudge. Timing? Impeccable. Energy levels? Questionable. Sleep? Gone.

Polly, in her infinite wisdom, took on her final role, mentor, teacher, and calm centre in the storm of puppy madness. She guided them gently, showed them the ropes, and probably rolled her eyes a few times at their nonsense.

Then, at the incredible age of 16, Polly took her final nap.

Heartbreaking? Absolutely.

But also… extraordinary.

Because Polly didn’t just leave memories behind, she left a legacy.

In the chaos of puppies, chewed slippers, and zoomies at 2am, something felt missing. Polly had been the heart of it all and there was no way her name was fading into the background.

So, like all great ideas in life (and most slightly mad ones), a seed was planted…

A way to keep Polly’s name alive.

A way to help other dogs like her.

A way to turn love, loss, and a whole lot of fur into something meaningful.

And just like that…

Polly’s Natural Nibbles was born.

From one very special dog… to thousands more.

Stay tuned, because if this is just the beginning, you can bet it only gets more exciting (and slightly more chaotic) from here.