Happy Pets Ashbourne Dog Walking and Pet Care

08/08/2024

Good Morning pet lovers, Happy Pets has provided pet care to Ashbourne and surrounding areas for 20 years. My services include dog walking (currently space on a Friday and occasional other days) and pop in pet care visits to provide care for those pets that prefer to stay at home while you holiday. Call or message to discuss your pets needs and my services. Thank you 😊

04/08/2024

It's been a hectic start to the holidays, Jam n I have been busy busy! We've a quiet few weeks coming up now though so have space for some walks over the mid day period or pop in pet care visits suitable for cat/rabbits/chicken/horse feeding etc morning and or evening 😁

19/07/2024

I have space for occasional dog walks over summer so if you've a day out or just fancy a walk free day, feel free to get in touch 😊

16/07/2024

Highlight of the day is foraging for hedgerow raspberries

16/07/2024

So far today Jampa and I have visited some hens to feed and release from their coop, been to our regular stable job where Jam hangs around the yard with his pals while I work, then one more job caring for 2 bunny's and a tortoise before coming home for a quick breakfast. Phew! We're about to head out now for a couple of hours walkies.

20/06/2024

Celebrating the Summer Solstice by having adventures with my Bff

07/06/2024

Had a little scare with big bear yesterday. While I was distracted enjoying a coffee a fellow customer shared his pain au raisin with Jampa. I don't know the whole story with raisins but I know they are on the toxic/banned from doggy consumption list so in shock that I'd allowed this to happen right in front of me, off we go to the vets where he was given an injection to induce vomiting. He was so good bless him, everything came up, he got very wobbly and sleepy and I took him home. Grandma came to sit with him because I had to go to work 😔 and he produced a ball for her to play with!! He's absolutely fine, but I'm sharing to raise awareness. Not everything that we find delicious is good for dogs. It cost me alot of money but the absolute worst thing was having to make my precious boy suffer sickness. I love having him out and about with me but if there's food around he'll be glued to my side from that moment on ❤

07/04/2024

It must be snuggle Sunday 🥰

05/04/2024

I knew they were going to be trouble 😂
This is Murphy exploring his surroundings 🙄
He'd come down by the time i had fetched some food 🤗

18/03/2024

'Let's take a nice picture Ada'
😂

24/01/2024

I thought that it would be nice to do a kitten update. Murphy and Maya came to live with Jampa and I before Christmas. They proved very quickly to be an equal mix of cute and chaotic. They're inquisitive and energetic and far from as eager to please as Jampa was, I knew I'd had it easy with him, all he wants is to make me happy, this pair have an insatiable curiosity and a two second attention span 🤣🤣. I can't wait till spring when I can throw open the door to let them out and the fresh air in and off they'll go to annoy the neighbours 😊

16/12/2023

Anyone selling a cat tower?? Jampa is having best friends for Christmas 🥰

11/12/2023

Vomiting is a very common problem in dogs. There are many different illnesses that can cause a dog to feel sick or vomit. 

11/12/2023

Just a heads up, there's a gastric bug doing the rounds amongst our doggy pals.

03/12/2023

Snowy adventures and duvet afternoons

20/09/2023

Jampa was more interested in the other doggy visitors, but here's some pics that appear to look like he's watching the residents of the Seal Sanctuary

20/09/2023

The birthday treats continue 🥳

18/09/2023

Big Bear is 6 today 🥳. He wanted to celebrate by having lots of adventures so we're down in Cornwall for the week. He has on his Birthday Boy bandana so that everyone he meets knows it's his special day 🥰

26/03/2023

Jam and I have been on a solo adventure today to Youlgreave for a walk along the river Bradford and to check out the designated swim spot for when the weather warms up 💦

09/03/2023

We've been quiet a really long time so I thought what better day than an unexpected snow day to say hi 👋

Jampa and I have been out and about today. I left the van at home and only walked dogs that were within walking distance of home. We're both absolutely pooped now but we've warmed up and eaten and are now snuggled up on the sofa.

We've had a good winter period. Christmas time saw us meet some new pet care clients. Because as well as the Dog Walking Service that Jampa and I provide, we also provide a Pet Care Service, looking after all you're pets that can safely stay home, while you're away. So far we've looked after ponies, sheep, rabbits, ducks and chickens, the list goes on and we love the variety. Jampa is a lucky boy, he certainly never gets bored!

Bookings are coming in steadily so if you do need Pet Care for your stay at home pets, don't wait to book us 😊

Sarah and Jampa

29/09/2022

Jampa and I were wondering if there is any interest in a morning walk?? We have slots available from 9am till 11am most mornings. Please message with any queries
Thank you 😊

07/09/2022

I love Donna's words, this is spot on.

JUST A PET

Truly, I feel sorry for those who say
‘it’s just a pet’
for they don’t KNOW.

And rather than feel angry or upset
when those words are spoken,
instead I reach out and offer
‘I’m so sorry for YOUR loss’.

Because it is they who have lost
by never knowing…
the sheer unconditional love
the true companionship
and the life-affirming joy.

I have.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘LOVE’

Art by the wonderful Lucy Campbell

16/07/2022

Big guy is currently lay on his frozen mat under an improvised sun shade!! It's his favourite spot and he was lay there in the baking sun, so I did something about it 😊

16/07/2022

OPERATION HEATWAVE
Three days of the type of heat that we are not accustomed to has got this dog mum all in a flap!! So I came up with this plan

All Jampa's bedding is in the freezer. I'll rotate it regularly.

Carpets, sofa and bed (all places that Jampa lies on) are liberally sprayed with water containing lavender essential oil.

Dampening his paws regularly with lavender scented water, as they loose heat through their paws.

Ice in his water bowls (one inside one outside)

Chopped banana and other treats in freezer.

I'd love to hear your ideas too 😎

27/05/2022

Jampa has been for a follow up massage today. He's not quite managed to lie down for the duration yet, preferring instead to sit on Claire's knee.

26/05/2022

I offer a Pop in Pet Care Service to Ashbourne and surrounding areas. Contact me via Messenger with any enquiries. Established in 2004, I have lots of experience and love what I do.

10/05/2022

Can you guess who had a massage today? Jampa did! He seemed a little sore last week, he was reluctant to jump in the van after walkies so I called Claire The Clinical Canine Therapist and we visited today. He had a couple of sore spots that Claire worked on. It was so lovely seeing his blissed out expression, he clearly enjoyed it. We're going again in a few weeks time for more work. Jampa works hard and plays hard, it's only right his body gets some TLC

05/04/2022

Jampa and I have experience in caring for all creatures great and small. This makes us especially suited to looking after your small holding/hobby farm whilst you are away. Message me to discuss

29/03/2022

Threes a crowd Eddie 😆🥰

23/03/2022

What a glorious day for walkies!