Cara's Creatures

18/11/2024

With the cold weather we'll and truly upon us and the gritters out in force. Please remember to wipe or wash your dogs paws thoroughly after each walk. Grit is toxic to dogs!

13/11/2024

Please be aware if you walk your dogs in the area!

12/11/2024

8 years since Mr Dexter arrived! Like butter wouldn't melt!

03/11/2024

My very talented best friend has just started selling Pet Portraits. How perfect are these as Christmas gifts?!? . I'd really appreciate it if you could go and have a look at her work and give her page a follow.

Gorgeous Gazelle for Liane 🖤

23/10/2024

A gorgeous morning walk today!
Murphy didn't want to get out of bed but a few treats and some gentle encouragement and we got there!

My Calendar is open for 2025 bookings and August is almost entirely full. To avoid disappointment please get your dates to me as soon as you can.
I have reduced my availability for 2025 and will be only taking dogs on very selectively as we get used to our new family.

18/10/2024

It always feels like an achievement to get Mr Murphy out on a walk. He's a very nervous boy who would much rather curl up in his bed and have a nap. He also has very strong breaks, there's no persuading him if he doesn't want too 🤣We try every day, we don't always succeed but when we do it's great!

08/10/2024

Escaped dog...

Craggy Vale/Withens clough area

01/10/2024

A few weeks ago Miss Ella cane to stay.
Her owners booked her in for 5 Emmi pet sessions over her visit and look at the difference!
The Emmi pet is a ultra sonic device that doesn't vibrate or make a sound to thin and remove stubborn plaque. It is used as a preventative measure to thin and soften the plaque so it can be removed.
Ella tolerated the sessions very well and walked away a happy girl with some nicer smelling breath:)

25/09/2024

They greyhound curl 😍

17/09/2024

When dogs come to stay with us they don't just sit in our house waiting for you to return. Along with lots of cuddles and fun walks we provide enrichment activities.
One of our favorites are these flavoured bubbles ! They are Ted's all time favorite!
Mr Milo is staying with us at the moment, he is blind and on a diet so finding enrichment for him can be quite a challenge.
Today I got the bubbles out for Ted. However Milo loved following the different smells around the room! Even if he couldn't see the bubbles he had a blast and is now snoozing off his excitement!

04/09/2024

What do you use to keep your dogs food interesting and tasty ? Because eating the same food every day must get boring right ?

We feed our dogs Platinum Pet Food UK their kibble is semi moist which my boys love!

But we also have lots of things to keep it interesting for them...
Here's some ideas

Bone broth. This is powdered and turns Into a gravy when water is added. Contains lots of collagen and is good for the joints

Pumpkin puree - a sweet but healthy treat perfect for putting as a dollop on the side or spreading on a lick mat.

Unsweetened natural Yoghurt - good for all of that healthy gut bacteria

Salmon oil and tinned fish in olive oil or tomato (a firm favorite) - great for a shiny coat and healthy joints.

Dried toppers- a fun way to add some different nutrients and change the flavour of their food.

Wet food- we use this only as a treat or to add to lick mats.

We also add fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs sometimes too.
In winter we add a bit of warm water because a hot meal is so nice after a long walk in the snow ❄️

What does your dog like in their food?

02/09/2024

Happy 1st September where has 2024 gone ?!?!

Just a little update for you on my plans for Maternity leave and 2025 onward...

Baby Burton is cooking well and due Jan 2025.
I will be taking some time off from boarding to rest and prepare between November and April.
I have already had to stop my regular dog walks due to some health issues and problems with my car. I don't see me being able to pick these back up again until the spring.
All bookings already in the diary during this time will be honored but will be managed by my wonderful husband.
From April onwards I will be reducing my capacity from 6 dogs to 4. All dogs will need to undergo an extra risk assessment and meet and greet with baby before their stay. I will have to be far more selective with dogs that can stay.
Unfortunately all dogs with major behavioural or anxiety issues will no longer be able to be boarded with us. However I can help you find someone who can help. (If you have any questions around this please message me).

I will be starting off my return slowly in April and the whole month is already booked.
Due to my reduced capacity I am expecting I will book up far faster than in previous years. Lots of summer dates are already gone!
Please book early to avoid disappointment!

29/08/2024

Mr Murphy is in his Bandanna ready to cheer on his owner Steve in the Paralympics today at 1pm

If you want to support Steve and team GB here is the link to watch.
https://viewer.millicast.com/?streamId=CBPtdt%2FCh4&token=f360fedf657d247b0ce646ecb4aaf1f22a3e6d7562742703b4562c216fff4627&fbclid=IwY2xjawE9AvtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSMNWV2XjD26JcpQoy8K1ZNSFuYTCqP3L49s66e9ZXTwP3mkKKAwUYx86Q_aem_Qzqx66BuCtWWWL6o2k5bag

28/08/2024

Here at Caras Creatures we do our best to provide 5* service to all our dogs...
Murphy stay came with a mud bath and spa facial with a complementary towel dry.
Unfortunately he ate the cucumber on his eyes before I could take the picture but I assure you they were there.
He's now living it up in our temperature controlled snooze room aka the Cassa del Cara living room 🤣🤣

27/08/2024

Sleepy dogs after a good run around this morning 🌄😴