08/30/2024
True Heroes ❤️ Thank YOU Victoria Firefighters IAFF Local 730.
Formerly Toronto Tails Est 2016. Island Tails is Pet First Aid, CPR Certified, Bonded and Insured. Island Tails services Downtown and James Bay, Victoria.
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I offer:
Enriching PET VISITS in Downtown Victoria & James Bay (behind Thrifty foods.. between Dallas Road, Oswego and Government). Leashed DOG WALKS are offered all throughout Downtown Victoria and immediate surrounding areas. Please email [email protected] to set up your FREE Meet & Greet with me today. Thank you for supporting my Small Business of Love. �
True Heroes ❤️ Thank YOU Victoria Firefighters IAFF Local 730.
I am not. ❤️
Please do not use pain, fear or force with your dog, it will only break their trust in you and your bond.
And of course Maxy’s Funny Brother Danzig deserves his spotlight too!!
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Another gorgeous day for an Awesome Adventure with Maxy! ☀️😎☀️
Thank you for all you do BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC)!!
🧳 Have big travel plans this summer?
Both international and close-to-home travel destinations can have attractions that feature wild animals. Participating in these events can have negative consequences for wildlife, but it is not always obvious!
Read our six ways to be a responsible wildlife tourist to keep wild animals and yourself safe: https://spca.bc.ca/news/six-ways-to-be-a-responsible-wildlife-tourist/
Photo credit: Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media
Some heartbreaking stats. “Predation by domestic cats is the number-one direct, human-caused threat to birds in the United States and Canada. In the United States alone, outdoor cats kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year”
Cats and birds are an unhappy combination. Instinctive hunters, free-roaming cats threaten birds and other wildlife.
Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. As such, we'd like to share this beautiful poem and image by Becky Hemsley Poetry, copied entirely and pasted from her page:
They saw you watching over them
As they finally closed their eyes
They smelt your scent as they breathed
In and out for the last time
They heard the way your voice broke
As you told them they were loved
They felt you as you held them
With your gentle, farewell touch
And now they watch each morning
As you pass their empty bed
They watch you lose composure
And they see the tears you shed
They hear you bear the silence
Of the footsteps that are gone
That walk across your heart each day
Like echoes of a song
They feel the pang of emptiness
You get when you’re alone
In moments when you realise
That they’re never coming home
But in their darkest moment
You were there to hold them tight
And they just want the same for you
So you can feel alright
So they’re sewing you a rainbow,
Weaving ribbons through the sky
So they can let you know
That life is good beyond goodbye
So next time it is raining
And the sun appears as well
Just feel and look and listen
To what they are trying to tell
They’re telling you it’s spring there
With its showers and its sun
Where there are endless fields for them
To play and stretch and run
They’re telling you they sleep upon
The biggest, softest beds
That they have stitched from all the clouds
That float above your head
They’re telling you they’re not alone
For there are many others
And they’ve been reunited
With their parents, sisters, brothers
They’re showing you their rainbow
So you know they won’t forget you
And to tell you they will always be
So happy that they met you
And they’re telling you they love you
And though they’ll be dearly missed,
Not to worry, ‘cause it’s beautiful
Beyond the rainbow bridge
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Becky Hemsley 2022
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Sending love to you if you are missing a beloved pet today. They love us purely and unconditionally and to have known that feeling is quite simply beautiful 🐾🌈
This poem is in my book for grief and loss:
https://amzn.eu/d/cTbydMN
Thank you for ALL that you do The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee. 🫶🏻
Please lets Adopt, Foster, Spay & Neuter & do our part to help end the suffering & overpopulation of Companion Animals.
We're sad to say we need to close our kitten intake! We've got too many kittens and not enough funds to take in any more. Did you know that this year alone we've taken in close to 400 kittens and adults (and still have nearly 60 in care)! Until we can raise funds and adopt out some of our current fosters, we need to turn away the kittens that come our way. We're trying our hardest to open back up, but we need your help! Here are some of the ways you can help us to help them:
1) Make a tax deductible donation. Every donation over $25 is tax deductible https://ibkc.ca/donate-today/
2) Order your pet food through our store (at a great price! https://www.myvetstore.ca/
3) Adopt one of our cats/kittens - We have almost 60 in care right now, many will be available for adoption within the next 2 weeks. https://ibkc.ca/current-adoptables/
4) Hold a fundraiser for us - Could you put a donation box in your workplace? Hold a garage sale? Organize a bottle drive? We're so busy trying to get our low cost clinic running smoothly and managing the 60 kittens in care that we're short on time to organize fundraisers. We sure would appreciate any help you could provide, we're open to ideas!
5) Sign up to Foster - We can't do this without fosters to step up and share their time & love with these kittens that have nowhere else to go! https://ibkc.ca/faqs/fostering-faq/
6) Like & Share this post! The more people that see our page, the more opportunities these abandoned kittens have to be helped. "Many Hands Make Light Work"! - We know our community is full of big hearted animal lovers, these kittens need us to come together now more than ever 🥰
Broken Promises Rescue is in need of foster homes. 🐈 ❤️ 🐩
knock knock who's there…. its Jori & Chii. 🥰🤩🥰
In need of Loving & Professional Pet Care… ISLAND TAILS is welcoming new Cat Clients in Downtown Victoria & in some areas of James Bay.
If you have not already signed this, please do. 🐈 🐩
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-5046?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2w7otK2CKh-BOSH96Yr4qC-TzSlErB1o8AjWYUor4gukUgVECM2LOpDew_aem_zWWh8_zFuO4r0VkLA4I46A
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Dogs Don’t Just Enjoy Sniffing, They NEED It! 🐶👃
Dog walks are essential for your pup’s physical and mental well-being. It’s their chance to satisfy the desire to sniff the always-fascinating world outside their home. They explore the world with their noses, so don’t deprive them of their scent-ventures. 🐶
To learn more about the importance of walking your dog and letting them sniff, check out today’s free article (link in the comments).
Please Vote for Animals. ✅
The 2024 provincial election is your chance to tell B.C.’s political parties and election candidates that you want them to take action for animal welfare. With your help, we’ll continue to urge B.C.’s parties and politicians to commit to animal welfare in their campaigns and act on those promi...
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What a Champ! 🤩❤️🤩 Max is recovering from eye surgery but we still managed to have an awesome time exploring together today… I know he is counting down the days until his cone comes off!!! Haha
In need of Loving & Professional Pet Care… ISLAND TAILS is welcoming new Clients.
I offer semi private on-leash dog walks throughout Downtown Victoria & enriching Cat/Pet Visits in Downtown Victoria & some areas of James Bay Victoria.
I am Force/Free Free & I use Positive Reinforcement only.
Very sadly I heard that this may/has happened in the past when I first moved here to BC a couple of years ago.
My heart goes out to this poor dog and their Family.
Well said Heal the Dog. ❤️
CULTIVATING CALMNESS
We teach our dogs all sorts of things, but maybe don’t realise that teaching “calm” is also an important behaviour that has so many positive applications for both us and our dogs.
“Calm” can be defined as the absence of agitation or excitement; a feeling of tranquility; serenity and peace. These feelings are so often lacking in both our lives and that of our dogs.
Besides teaching dogs to settle on a mat or in another place or capturing and rewarding calm behaviour, here are some other ways to promote calmness.
Scenting or sniffing is a really effective and simple way to promote relaxation. It lowers the pulse rate and creates feelings of wellbeing.
Chewing is another powerful relaxation tool. Dogs use the chewing to relieve stress, frustration or anxiety. Chewing has a calming effect on the adrenal-pituitary axis in the brain which triggers the release of endorphins. It’s like self-medication for stress or anxiety.
Relaxing music that is specifically made for dogs can also work well, especially with dogs that get over excited in a car or have storm or firework fear.
When playing an exciting, high-energy game with your dog, take frequent breaks before starting up again to help your dog wind down and become calmer.
Aromatherapy, ear or other types of massage are other ways to help create calmness.
Cortisol holidays are also really important after a stressful event to prevent trigger stacking and allow cortisol levels to return to normal.
Conventional wisdom says that the ability to remain calm is a character trait that most of us lack, but Neuroscience teaches us that remaining calm under pressure is not an inborn trait, but a skill that needs to be learnt, practiced and managed and this applies to our dogs as well.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
– Winnie The Pooh.
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Another Angel met The Rainbow Bridge this weekend…. 🌈✨🌈 Beautiful, Sweet Onyx I was so Blessed to care for you & to fall in love with you before you had to say Goodbye. Run Pain Free sweet little Man, You are so Missed.
Sending my Prayers and healing energy to your Family in their time of Sorrow. Xo
🦆 Wild ARC Needs Linen Donations! 🦆
This little ducklings came into our care after being confirmed as an orphans. Like these ducklings, many of our patients rely on layers of soft clean bedding for comfort and padding during their rehabilitation.
Right now, we are in urgent need of white and light-coloured pillowcases.
These pillowcases are essential for providing the best care and comfort to our patients as they recover and prepare for release back into the wild.
If you or anyone you know has extra pillowcases to spare, please consider donating them to Wild ARC. ❤
Drop-off Location: 1020 Malloch Road
Drop-off Times: 9am - 6:30pm, any day of the week
Losing a beloved pet can be extremely painful. While there's no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with your loss.
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“Some Angels don’t have Wings, sometimes they have Whiskers”
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Jaspie my heart is broken. I sensed that soon you may need to frolick and play beyond the Rainbow Bridge, but I don’t think anyone can prepare themselves for such a huge loss. For these past 2+ years you gave me so much unconditional love & support… You helped me through some very difficult times. I Love You so much Little Dude, I will see you again one day soon but until then dance and play and run pain free.
I am sending extra healing energy to your Momma & Brothers in their time of mourning, they love and miss you so much. You changed all of our Lives for the better Jasper, we were so Blessed to have you in our Life. 🌈✨🌈
Yates
Victoria, BC
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In need of Loving & Professional Pet Care… ISLAND TAILS is welcoming new Clients. I offer semi private on-leash dog walks throughout Downtown Victoria & enriching Cat/Pet Visits in Downtown Victoria and very recently also in the James Bay area near The Breakwater. (behind Thriftys, between Oswego and Government. Thank you all for supporting my Small Business of Love. 🐾 #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #jamesbaycat #jamesbaycatsitter #thebreakwater #oswego #menzies #victoriabccatsitter #downtownyyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Beautiful Danzig & I went searching and found all of his favorite Springs…. HAPPY BOY! 🖤 😍🖤 Join our pack... ISLAND TAILS is welcoming new Clients. I service Downtown Victoria on foot and I offer Enriching Pet Visits & On Leash Dog Walks. #Danzig #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #yatesandblanshard #doninionrocket #yelloonyates #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #downtownyyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
This sweet little boy and I enjoyed a few beautiful Dates over the Weekend… Welcome sweet & cuddly Little Bean to Island Tails. 🫶🏻🤩🫶🏻 In need of Loving & Professional Pet Care, Please reach out to set up your (free) Meet & Greet with me today. Every ISLAND TAILS Cat Visit includes: Peace of mind. Plenty of love. Play, enrichment, companionship. Feeding and water replenishment. Litter box cleaning. Behavioral changes & safety monitored. Daily updates. (including photos) Making your home look occupied while you are away. Upon request: Daily kitty brushing. Watering of indoor plants. Mail brought in. All of my Amazing Client Reviews can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontotails?mibextid=LQQJ4d or Island Tails Pet Care Instagram. #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #jamesbay #downtownyyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
A Line up of Love. 🤣 ♥️ 🥰 Danzig, Max & Potato perfection! Join our pack... ISLAND TAILS is welcoming new Clients in Downtown Victoria. I offer Enriching Pet Visits & On Leash Dog Walks. #TheBoys #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #downtownvictoria #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #dogsofvictoria #downtownvictoriadogs #victoriadog #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #downtownyyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Any reservations received throughout the month of May for Cat/Pet VISITS will receive a %10 off on your full amount. 🙀 Your Pet Visits do not need to be in the month of May, only your reservations do. SO BOOK SOON TO GRAB THIS DISCOUNT. This promo does not apply to any other discounted services, nor does it Include dog walks, sittings or any other of my services. Cancellation Policy is in full effect. #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #dogsofvictoria #downtownvictoriadogs #victoriadog #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #downtownyyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
I am So Grateful for all of your Referrals! 🫶🏻 If your referral results in a New Client Booking, Island Tails will Thank You with a FREE Cat Visit or Dog Walk. ($30 value)
Feeding my Friends. 🫶🏻 #bekindtoanimals #animallover #pigeons #birdseed #victoriawildlife #downtownvictoria
My Dad's Homegrown Nip Seed has arrived in my Christmas Package and of course silly girl Chii was right beside me when I opened it. I am going to have sooo many more Happy Neighbour 🐈 🌱🐈⬛ & Clients once this has been grown and dried this Summer. Catnip for Everyone!! ....just another perk of joining the Island Tails fur pack. #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria #catnip #homegrowncatnip
I am So Grateful for my Amazing Clients. 🐾♥️🐾 It has been a huge Challenge to rebuild here in Victoria.... Thank you all again for those of you whom continuously Support my Small Business of Love. Island Tails is welcoming new Clients in Downtown Victoria. I offer Enriching Pet Visits, Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks, Plant Care and Home Security Checks. #thankyou #grateful #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #yelloonyates #yatesandblanshard #smallbusinesslove #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
ISLAND TAILS is currently accepting Winter- Holiday Reservations. Availability is limited so please book soon to reserve your preferred dates and to avoid disappointment. I offer Enriching Pet Visits, Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks, Plant Care and Home Security Checks. #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #dogsofvictoria #victoriadog #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Happiness is... Pam & Jim ♥️ Reserve your Winter Holiday Pet Visit Dates with me soon, Availability is filling up fast. ISLAND TAILS offers Enriching Pet Visits, Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks, Plant Care and Home Security Checks. #PamandJim #sharingiscaring #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #downtownvictoriapetvisits #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria #yelloonyates #hudsonhouse #hudsondistrict #blanshardandyates
Shyest Jori, Lover of my homegrown Nip. 🫶🏻 🌱 🫶🏻 #Jori #catlady #catlover #nipped #catnip #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #petsofvictoriabc #yyjcats #downtownvictoriacondos #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Getting reacquainted with Sweet Jackie. 💖 ISLAND TAILS is currently welcoming new Clients in Downtown Victoria. I Offer Enriching Pet Visits and Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks. #Jackie #islandtailspetcare #islandtails #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #dogsofvictoria #downtownvictoriadogs #victoriadog #cutedogsvanisle #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria #rescue #adopt #hudsonhome #saveonfoodsmemorialcentre #victoriapublicmarket
Beautiful Danzig and I attempted another Sleepover last night... One of us wanted to cuddle & sleep while the other wanted to stay up all night chatting & playing. 🖤😎🖤 ISLAND TAILS is currently welcoming New Clients in DOWNTOWN VICTORIA, reach out to me today to book your (free) Meet & Greet. #Danzig #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #ilovemyjob #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #catsofvictoria #dominionrocket #yatesandblanshard #yelloonyates #yatesonyates #catlady #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Love Is...... ISLAND TAILS is currently welcoming new Clients in Downtown Victoria. I Offer Enriching Pet Visits and Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks. #Danzig #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #yatesandblanshard #yatesstreet #blackcatsofinstagram #catlady #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Caturday Cuddles with Lover Boy Danzig. ♥️🖤 ♥️ Join our Pack, ISLAND TAILS is currently welcoming new Clients in Downtown Victoria. I Offer Enriching Pet Visits and Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks. #Danzig #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #yates #blanshard #yatesandblanshard #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Are you in need of Loving & Professional Pet Care in Downtown Victoria, If so please reach out to set up your (free) Meet & Greet with me today. ISLAND TAILS offers Enriching Pet Visits and Semi Private-On Leash Dog walks in DOWNTOWN VICTORIA. #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #dogsofvictoria #downtownvictoriadogs #victoriadog #cutedogsvanisle #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria
Sweetest Brothers Jasper & Harry nestled up on my Lap for Bath Time. ♥️🫶🏻♥️ ISLAND TAILS is currently welcoming New Clients in DOWNTOWN VICTORIA, reach out to reserve your (free) Meet & Greet with me. #Jasper #Harry #unconditionallove #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #ilovemyjob #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #yyjpets #victoriapets #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #petsofvictoriabc #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriabccats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #catsofvictoria #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria #yelloonyates #blanshardandyates #yates #downtownviccats
Yesterday I spent my Day with these 2 Beautiful Clowns. ♥️♥️ Max and Danzig Love! Join our Pack... ISLAND TAILS is welcoming New Clients in The DOWNTOWN VICTORIA area. #Max #Danzig #islandtailspetcare #ilovemyclients #islandtails #supportsmallbusiness #ilovemyjob #downtownvictoria #downtownvictoriabc #victoriabc #victoriapetcare #yyjpetcare #yyjcats #victoriacats #downtownvictoriacats #victoriacatsitter #victoriabccatsitter #catsofvictoria #dogsofvictoria #victoriabcdogs #downtownvictoriadogs #victoriadog #cutedogsvanisle #victoriabcdogwalker #yyjdogs #yyjdogwalker #victoriadogwalker #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #smallbusinessvictoria