The Shire Small Dog Hotel, Estepona

09/09/2024

Good morning to all our lovely clients, just to make you aware we are fully booked for Christmas 🎄

07/09/2024

Welcome back Poppy our littlest love 🫶🐾💞💫

07/09/2024

One for your diary. Thank you Euro Weekly Newspaper for your support 🫶💫🐾

07/09/2024

Thank you Euro Weekly Newspaper for your support. 🫶💫🐾💞 please do try and attend this wonderful event. Raffle tickets can be bought from De la Mar Estepona any high end raffle prize donations pm me directly! 🙏🏻🫶💫💞🐾

Hi everyone I am fundraising for Pats rescue retreat in Alora, Malaga Spain. Pat i… Jeni Obbard needs your support for Pats Rescue retreat Alora Malaga Spain

05/09/2024

Oh Lenny, my heart 💜 🫶💫💞🐾

03/09/2024

WOW!!!! Look at these amazing raffle prizes for the event!!!!

If any businesses would like to donate a high end prize please contact me directly? 🙏🏻

Wildcafe y Restaurante estepona breakfast for 2

Lash perm & eyebrow lamination by Katie Estepona

Lunch for 4 people at De La Mar restaurant Estepona port

Painting by local artist Jenny Stride

3 day stay at The Shire small dog hotel Estepona T/c apply

1 express facial by smbeautytherapy at Bliss hair & beauty Guadalmansa.

1 gel manicure with Nails by Natalie at Bliss hair & beauty Guadalmanasa

Deep hydrating treatment with blow dry or styling by Corrine at Bliss hair and beauty Guadalmansa

Reiki session with Sharon George

Dinner for 2 at Plan B estepona port

Power & Sail 90 minutes charter for 8 people with welcome drinks at Estepona port

Toro boats 1 hour trip for 6 people between the 21st to 30th September, estepona port

Estepona boat trip 6 people 1 hour from Estepona port

Random fun and adventures trip for 2 road trip to Torcal / Antequerra. Or Sierra Nevada / or Malaga lights.

Spar treatment at Pawadise natural pet grooming and spa in Cancelada

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation please hit this link https://gofund.me/c0de4fed

Raffles tickets from De la Mar Estepona ask for Pim 🫶💞🐾💫

02/09/2024

Exhausted after an altercation with a stuffed toy 🤣🤣

29/08/2024

22/08/2024

Nugget in her favourite position 💫🐾💞

14/08/2024

Welcome to The Shire Max 💫💞🐾

03/08/2024

Welcome back to The Shire Ammore 💫💞🐾

01/08/2024

It’s going to be a hot one today 💫🐾💞

23/07/2024

Welcome to the Shire Lady
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19/07/2024

Please be careful especially this weekend? 🙏🏻💞💫🐾

19/07/2024

Due to the heat this weekend The Shire will not be accepting any meet or greets or visitors instead we are preparing for the heat wave. 7am walks. Afternoon lock downs and air con on. Iced water and cool melon 🍉 for our guests 💞💫🐾 please keep you pups 🐶 safe 🙏🏻

17/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Lisa Carter, Caroline Ware, June Brown, Jane Richardson

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

17/07/2024

It has taken me over a year to takeNatalie Anne - Action Works Dog Training Estepona out for lunch to say thank you for encouraging me to open The Shire Small Dog Hotel, Estepona

The only reason managed to pull off today is because some one is recovering from surgery! ⬆️ not me

Without Nat’s training of our own dogs, ourselves and ongoing encouragement and support I’m not sure we would have achieved every thing we have!?

We definitely are a becoming
the best bespoke holiday for our amazing guests. 💫💞🐾 💫💞🐾

15/07/2024

The sun is shining and everyone’s thoughts are turning to summer and holidays.

If you are planning a trip away over the next few months and already have your dates, get in touch as soon as possible to book your little furry friend in with us.

We are already very busy for the summer months and are filling up in May, June and September too.🌟

We only take a maximum of 4/5 dogs at any one time. We do not use kennels, crates or rooms. Your little furballs are treated like one of our own and are free to be in the house or our large secure garden whenever they like. So because of this dates are filling up very quickly.

We are based in the Guadalobon area of Estepona, with a huge garden and lots of areas to play or curl up and have a snooze. You dogs will love it here as we will tailor their stay to their needs. ❤️🤩

In order to confirm a place for your dog a deposit needs to be paid in advance. For more info or to reserve dates contact us on 671 404 439.

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14/07/2024

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01/07/2024

5 years today Ozzy Boo Boo you gained your wings suddenly.🌈 🪽 not a day goes by without us thinking of you. My soul dog…until we meet again my lovely boy. love you unconditionally 😘 💫💞🐾

24/06/2024

JUST A REMINDER, TO ALL DOG OWNERS.

⚠️🚙⚠️ Despite the warnings, hundreds of dogs in the UK die every year after being left in a hot car. Someone you know may need to read this very important message. ⚠️🚙⚠️

SIX MINUTES is all it takes for a dog to overheat in a hot car.

Your dog could suffer serious injury or die in a matter of minutes if left alone in a car.

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above. An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚C.

• Leaving windows down more than 2 inches on an unattended vehicle will not prevent a car from reaching extreme temperatures.

• Even if the animal is revived, they can die due to severe internal organ damage.

Your dog trusts you to have their best interest at heart ALWAYS.
Please don’t risk their safety.

If you are not taking your dog inside your destination with you, PLEASE leave them at home where they are comfortable and safe.

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20/06/2024

So sad to say that our beautiful Chewie & Gracie are off back to the USA 🇺🇸 It’s been an absolute pleasure having them stay regularly at The Shire. Safe travels and we all love you 💫💞🐾

19/06/2024

Welcome to the Shire Lulu 💫💞🐾

18/06/2024

Is your dog overheated?

Here are the signs and what you need to do.
As dog people, we love our dogs. We love them so much that we want to take them for walks and play outside with them. We want them by our sides as we do yard work. However, there are times we need to love them enough to leave them home in the air conditioning.

As the temperatures are heating up here in Spain area, we are seeing more and more dogs coming into our hospital needing emergency treatment for heatstroke. (And while this article will focus on dogs, please be aware that cats can experience heatstroke as well. Never leave cats in vehicles or anywhere that they will not have adequate ventilation, shade and water.)

Your dog does not have words to tell you that he or she is hot. Your dog wants to please you and will generally keep going along until they can’t. There are cues a dog’s body will display that you need to be aware of and play close attention to:

excessive panting

a tongue, gums, inside of ears that are bright red

slowing down or stopping on walks/runs

drooling/salivating

signs of general discomfort

rapid heart rate

wide, stressed eyes

anxiety

seeking shade and water sources like puddles

As distress from heat exhaustion progresses to heat stroke, you may note:

gums that have turned pale

mental dullness

loss of consciousness

vomiting

diarrhea (may become black in color)

dark or red urine

seizures

uncoordinated movement (stumbling, dizziness)

collapse

Some dogs are more prone to heat exhaustion and stroke however, be aware that ALL dogs can suffer from the heat. Dogs who are older, overweight, or brachycephalic (the flat faced breeds) are often the first to suffer in the heat. Dogs with thick fur, short noses or those with pre-existing medical conditions are also more susceptible. By the way, your dog’s fur actually serves as an insulation from the heat and protection from sunburn so please do not shave them.

Dogs cannot sweat like humans do. In order to stay cool, dogs pant and use vasodilation (their blood vessels dilate to provide rapid dispersion of heat.) As a dog’s body temperature rises above normal, heat exhaustion will set in and as it continues to rise and the mechanisms for cooling become overwhelmed and fail, heat stroke, a serious medical emergency, occurs.

If your dog suffers heat exhaustion or stroke:

get your dog to a cooler area immediately

lower the body temperature by wetting your dog thoroughly with cool water, paying close attention to keeping it on their ears, paws, stomachs and inner thighs. Do NOT use cold water as this causes the blood vessels to constrict and we need them to be rapidly circulating to disperse the heat. (For very small dogs and/or puppies, use lukewarm water instead of cool.)

provide small amounts of cool or lukewarm water

Even if your dog seems to be recovering, make a call to your regular veterinarian or emergency veterinarian for advice and maybe a visit to be sure your dog is indeed safely out of danger.

If your dog has suffered a heat stroke, lower the body temperature as best as you can as get them to your veterinarian immediately !

13/06/2024

Lily rocking in at 16 years old 💫💞🐾 enjoying her holidays

12/06/2024

Charlie enjoying his siesta 🥱😴 💫💞🐾