Pippa's Story
Pippa’s Story
A tiny Cavapoo with a huge heart — and the reason we started KindHigh. This is our family’s story, and why we’re asking for your help to make every walk a safe sniff.
It started on an ordinary walk
Pippa is curious, joyful, and brave — precisely the kind of pup who believes the whole world is made of friends and snacks. On a regular walk, she found something on the ground that we didn’t see in time. Within 60 minutes, our happy puppy turned wobbly and disoriented. Her head shook as if she were having an epileptic seizure. She couldn’t stand. She was blind. She vomited. She had no bladder control. She was beyond frightened. As were we. For 24 hours, she suffered in a state of hell.
We didn’t know then how often this happens — or how quickly it can happen. But we learned.
This is entirely preventable.— Pippa’s family
Then it happened again… and again
Five separate episodes. Different walks. Different parks. Different days. The same terrifying symptoms.
We now walk in constant vigilance — scanning the ground instead of enjoying our surroundings — because we never know when another tiny piece of cannabis waste will be left where a dog explores.
What cannabis exposure looks like
The signs are now so obvious to veterinary hospitals:
- Start with wobbly, unsteady walking and then collapse
- Blindness
- Uncontrollable urinary leakage
- Heightened sensitivity to sound/touch; panic or agitation
- Aggression → then motionless
- Smacking of the lips
- Loss of voice
- Vomiting
- Emergency intervention/overnight care possible
- Complete fear and anxiety
We worked closely with veterinary professionals. With prompt care and time, she thankfully recovered — but those hours feel endless when it’s your dog.
Why we built KindHigh
After multiple suspected exposures, we realized two things: most people don’t want to endanger dogs, and most simply don’t know how common this is. We started KindHigh to change that with kindness, not blame — by making the safer choice the easy one.
What actually helps (it’s simple)
- Carry a pocket tin/ashtray. When you’re done, tin it or bin it — never on the ground.
- Share the message. Pets don’t know better; people do when they hear the facts.
- Map the risk. Community hotspot reports help others plan safer walks.
Walk with us
We’re building a community of people who care — dog families, walkers, and responsible cannabis users — to make safe sniffs the norm. If this resonates, we’d love your support.
Protect Pets. Prevent Harm. One small habit — one safer