Paws On The Move

05/05/2023

This is the final post from Paws On The Move. These photos represent just how many beautiful pets have crossed my path over the ten years:
357 dogs
139 cats
21 rabbits
9 guinea pigs
12 chickens
22 birds
17 fish
2 donkeys
2 horses

If you are one of my clients, can you find your pet? The photos are pretty much in alphabetical order of the pet’s first name to make it easier to search.

It’s time to say goodbye. Thank you for being one of our followers 🐾🐾🐾

24/04/2023

On Sunday, it will be exactly ten years since Paws On The Move started, so it was only fitting that I will wrap things up on the same date. It proved difficult to sell the business, but I am resolved in the fact that I have put my heart and soul into this little venture. Anyone who has worked in the pet industry knows that you don’t do this for the money but for the endorphins that you are blessed to enjoy on a daily basis in the form of four furry paws 🐾🐾 There has been no greater joy than watching a dog’s tongue hanging out after a big run, or having a dog finally come out of their shell to let you pat them, or a cat purring loudly after scratching their neck, or a rabbit happily chomping on some greens while staring at you, or birds singing as soon as you get close to their cage, or two donkeys that “ee-orrr” as soon as they see your car pulling up. So many incredible memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you to my four employees that have assisted me since 2017 - Hannah, Dione, Julia and Jodie. Also a huge thank you to my family that have been extremely patient with me when I’ve had to run out on Christmas Day lunch or dinner to go feed a pet, or to rescue a dog that has got himself stuck between the gate posts, or to help me climb over a fence because the front door key doesn’t work, or to visit a dog at midnight because you know they’re terrified of thunder, or to deal with police because your client’s home was broken into. I must admit this job was never boring!!

But the biggest thank you goes to my incredible clients who have trusted me (and my employees) with their precious pets, you have all been wonderful to deal with and have basically become family to me.

I’ll put up one more post before officially closing. Till then, feel free to scroll through all the photos over the years by clicking on the business profile, and enjoy!

Diana

16/04/2023

An array of beautiful felines to visit this weekend
😻Digby, Tim, Nala, Sunny, Bella, Maisy😻

13/04/2023

Visits for Brix and Charlie for the next few days

11/04/2023

More visits for this elderly sweet girl - SASHA

10/04/2023

Easter long weekend visits for Alfie, Buddy, Gus, Szelmis, Angus, Tyson and throw in a few chickens too

04/04/2023

What can you see? A spectacular vision of nature hard at work 🕷️🕸️

04/04/2023

Welcome back little cutie pie Angus, I’m going to have lots of fun doing home visits with you

02/04/2023

Imagine arriving at my client’s house to find this beautiful smile from Sasha💜💜how lucky am I!!
She enjoyed some home visits this weekend.

29/03/2023

Me: ummm Leo don’t you want to go for a walk?
Leo: hell no when I’ve got this warm human’s bed to snuggle into

29/03/2023

In case you weren’t aware…Paws On The Move is currently for sale. I’m still on the lookout for a new owner of this incredible business that I’ve built up from scratch ten years ago. So please share this post to help find a new owner. Here are some details from my original post….

We are currently undergoing a boom in the pet industry, so the time is perfect for someone with the same passion to take over Paws On The Move. With over 330 clients for dog walking and pet sitting (home visits only), there is plenty of work for the new owner. On average I am getting two to three new enquiries a week, and in fact over the past few months I have had to decline all these enquiries.

Best to check out our website to see what suburbs we service, but in a nutshell the boundaries are Craigieburn, Ascot Vale, Keilor and Coburg, so it’s a pretty big zone, therefore plenty of opportunity for work. The new owner must live within this zone otherwise it may prove difficult with the extra driving.

I’m happy to train up the new owner on the booking/invoice system we use and to provide on the job training too.

Please share this post with your family and friends to hopefully find a new owner. Please feel free to message me privately or email [email protected] to gain more information about the sale.

Diana 🐾🐾

24/03/2023

Weekend visits for handsome Archie

19/03/2023

Ready for my back scratches pleeeeeezzzz
🐾SAFFRON🐾

12/03/2023

Long weekend home visits for all these beautiful creatures

09/03/2023

We received some devastating news about Ollie yesterday. He has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Please send your love to this beautiful boy who is only two years old 😓

09/03/2023

Sweet little Tillie 💞

07/03/2023

Such a tough life, says

07/03/2023

Found this little guy curled up in a little ball on the nature strip this morning close by to his/her deceased mother😢 A trip to the local vet ensured this little one gets the attention of Wildlife Victoria who will check him/her out then release back to the same neighbourhood.
Good luck little one ♥️♥️

02/03/2023

A thing of beauty
🐾PHOENIX🐾

24/02/2023

Today was Leo’s last walk as he no longer needs a dog walker. Hard to say goodbye to him and his sweet sister Lola, Jodie and I will miss you both terribly 💜💜

24/02/2023

Finding some shade with these stunners
🐾BONNIE & BUSTER🐾

24/02/2023

The girl with the perpetual smile
🐾REMI🐾

20/02/2023

Way too much cuteness for a Monday. Welcome back Gus!

15/02/2023

On the 30th April, Paws On The Move will have reached 10 years in business. But this announcement is one that perhaps you would not have expected. I have immensely enjoyed owning and running Paws On The Move for the past ten years, but I have decided that it is time to move on, therefore Paws On The Move is currently for sale! I will be ending my time in the business and if I don’t find a suitable buyer by the end of April, I will unfortunately have to close the business.

We are currently undergoing a boom in the pet industry, so the time is perfect for someone with the same passion to take over Paws On The Move. With over 330 clients for dog walking and pet sitting (home visits only), there is plenty of work for the new owner. On average I am getting two to three new enquiries a week, and in fact over the past few months I have had to decline all these enquiries.

Best to check out our website to see what suburbs we service, but in a nutshell the boundaries are Craigieburn, Ascot Vale, Keilor and Coburg, so it’s a pretty big zone, therefore plenty of opportunity for work. The new owner must ideally live within this zone otherwise it may prove difficult with the extra driving.

I’m happy to train up the new owner on the booking/invoice system we use and to provide on the job training too.

Please share this post with your family and friends to hopefully find a new owner. Please feel free to message me privately or email [email protected] to gain more information about the sale.

Diana 🐾🐾

15/02/2023

Welcome back to this cutie pie…Archie. Full of beans but then again he is a young Labrador 😜

15/02/2023

Introducing Riley who is now joining Bailey on walks. Isn’t she an adorable baby sister??

07/02/2023

Made you smile didn’t I?
🐾BARKLEY🐾

07/02/2023

Daily dally at the train station
🐾PIPPA🐾

06/02/2023

Cassidy…Queen of her abode 👑

06/02/2023

Perfection in a white fluffy coat

27/01/2023

Always a very entertaining duo - Ruby and Ted
Welcome back for a few home visits

24/01/2023

When life gives you a comfy couch….well, you make the most of it, right?
🐾DIGBY🐾

22/01/2023

Introducing Kevin, don’t you just love his name?
While his owners are away on holidays, Kevin gets the opportunity to practise his love of ball chasing

19/01/2023

We had an extra doggy on board today with Sven & Flynn. Meet Ellie the puppy, such a sweet little girl

18/01/2023

Welcome back Boris. More grey around the face since last time I saw you 🥰

17/01/2023

Weimaraner beauty Saffron is enjoying a few home visits this week. Love her winning smile 🤩

16/01/2023

Introducing Bella, a little sister for regulars Sunny and Nala. She’s still settling in and not quite sure what to make of me just yet

14/01/2023

Welcome back to this gentle giant, it was a pleasure visiting you the past two days
🐾BECKI🐾

14/01/2023

If you think walking dogs is a walk in the park (excuse the pun), then read this

❓Are you advertising on fb for a dog walker or pet sitter?

This post is for you.

🐕 Dog walking seems like an easy job yeah? Like something the neighborhood teenager could do for a couple of dollars? You advertise for this and find a young person or adult who loves dogs and wants some extra cash.

🩸 What happens when they are walking your dog and get attacked by a loose dog and you don’t know who the owner is? Who pays the vet bills? What happens if the person is injured, who pays the doctors bills?

♦️Are you insured to cover this?
♦️Are they insured?

🚗 What happens if they accidentally let your dog go and it causes a traffic accident?

☹️ Think I’m going over the top? These are based off real life events.

👦 Dog walking and pet sitting while they seem like “easy” jobs actually carry a large amount of responsibility and has safety risks.

✅ Please do your homework and save yourself grief. Use a registered business with the right insurances and permits.