Cara's Creatures

08/08/2024

Jasper arrived for his stay last night fresh from the groomers !
How utterly adorable is he ?!?

HES SO FLUFFYYYY !!!

03/08/2024

I am seeing lots of posts recently along the lines of I need a home boarder to look after my dogs in One or two weeks time. Unfortunately home boarders are few and far between and with good reason . We have to be licenced and checked with regular council inspections, have some formal qualifications such as canine first aid and be heavily insured. We are also limited on numbers personally I am licenced for 6 dogs (including my own) but we like to stick to around 4 where we can. Along with this there is lots of paperwork, meet and greets and trial stays that need to be done before we can bring your dogs into our homes. It is for these reasons that we book up very quickly , often 6-12 months in advance. Personally I also give priority over dates to existing customers and dogs we already know and have looked after before. Because of this we also rarely have cancellation slots. It is not always possible to accommodate last minute requests. This is especially true in the school holidays. However this being said, in the comments of these posts I often see unlicensed or kind hearted people offering to look after these dogs. sounds great in theory right? But what happens if your dog escapes from an unsecured garden and gets hit by a car? Or gets injured? Bolts away? or you drop your dog off never to be seen again? Unlikely but it happens. Would it be worth it for your last minute trip away? or to avoid that ££ per night fee from a licenced boarder? I recently had a boarding dog get an accidental injury on a walk , Total cost of the vets bills was over £1100! The dog received first aid treatment on site and was rushed straight to the vets. My client paid £0 because I'm heavily insured and prepared for such an event. So next time you complain about filling in paperwork, getting extra vaccines or paying the prices of a home boarder please just think , do your homework on your boarding establishment and plan for who will care for your dog well BEFORE booking your next trip away!
Possibly even have a plan B in place just in case - sometimes even the best made plans fall through.

Apologies for the rant but I've been turning down more and more last minute requests every week.

02/08/2024

02/08/2024

Kizzy is helping me clean the pool!
Finding ways to keep the dogs entertained and cool in the summer can be hard especially when it's just too hot for mid day walks.
We're doing walks earlier in the morning and later in the evening with lots of fun and enrichment between!
Ps. I know snapping at the hose isn't the best activity she was doing it for all of 20 secconds , I was using it as a fun way to get her wet and keep her cool.

Happy summer everyone !

31/07/2024

I am in the unfortunate position of having to rehome my two leopard geckos. So I am looking for someone who may be willing to take them on. They are housed separately in large vivarium's and will come with everything they need. Both are healthy and friendly but not used to being handled although this can be worked on.

With baby on the way and strict conditions with dog licencing I'm not going to have the space for them without reducing the size of their living areas which is absolutely not fair on them. Although they are easy pets I will not let them go to just anyone. Please do let me know if you or anyone you know might be interested in taking on these awesome pets!

28/07/2024

Sunday fun up at Ogden today :)

25/07/2024

Earlier this week I received the incredibly sad news that Dotty has passed away.
Dot was one of my first ever pet sitting clients when I started my business and she became a regular boarder once I got my licence.
I try not to have favorites but Dotty was definitely Dexters favorite. They would cuddle up together and sometimes he would even just give up the sofa for her (which he never does!)
Dotty was a rescue greyhound who started life in racing, but when she retired she landed with the best family whom she had such an amazing life with!
We shared some amazing memories and we were privileged to be a part of her story.
Rest in peace Dotty! You will be sadly missed ###

20/07/2024

Photo dump from shenanigans over the last few weeks.
Now that the dog pictures have got your attention...
I'll be offering 10% off bookings in November for existing clients on remaining dates. Just as a thank you for being awesome and before I take a little bit of time off for Maternity leave.
Hope your all enjoying the weather!
🫠☀️🌻🏖

08/07/2024

So I've been quiet on here recently, and I'm a little behind with replying to messages.
But I've got a good excuse, we've had a lot going on...
Baby Burton is due Jan 2025 and we couldn't be more excited !

I have a few December/January bookings and I will contact you all individually in the coming weeks
Feel free to message me if you have any questions about services going forward. Please bare with me I'll reply to you as soon as I can

Thanks
Cara :)

02/07/2024

The worst part of owning a pet is that we never know how long we will have them in our lives. I've just been to pick up the boys paw prints from Cherish your memories.
Jennie did a fantastic job casting them. She took some time saying hello and letting the boys get to know her before pressing their paws into the clay. Dexter was snoozing on the sofa as per usual 🤣🤣
Some may think it a little morbid but honestly I'm so glad I now have these for when that time does eventually come!

26/06/2024

Just a couple of beautiful new clients ! Although I'm not sure how they would fare on a walk 😂😂

25/06/2024

Hi all, Due to a series of unfortunate events mostly car related 😡 , I'm super behind with invoices and replying to messages. I will get invoices out and get back to you all as soon as I can.

Picture of Ted for Attention

22/06/2024

Yesterday I went to visit Stitch and clean her teeth with the Emmi pet . She was a very wiggly client but we got them done and just look at the difference! This is after just one session !

14/06/2024

The chucks are protesting bed time!!

12/06/2024

Unfortunately the Doblo is out of action at the moment so I have brought an old friend out of retirement. This means I have no crates and I'm back to dog seat belts for the time being.
I will keep journeys as short as possible and walk dogs from home where I can.
Please ensure that your dog has a well fitted harness for car travel as I will not attach dog seat belts to their collars.

07/06/2024

Just a word of warning to anybody who uses Woolshops Shopping Centre Halifax car park. I have been sent a £100 parking fine, I had paid for a ticket and luckily got a text receipt. The option for the receipt is not obvious and is down at the bottom of the screen in small font. You just input your phone number.
I am now having to use their utterly stupid online appeals process because they don't have a phone line and its not recognising their own reference number!

27/05/2024

Herbie always gets himself into the stranger sleeping positions 😴

25/05/2024

Perfect way to spend a Saturday morning !

Happy bank holiday weekend everyone :) :)

20/05/2024

It's always a pleasure when Dotty comes to stay. She fits in so well.
She has been with us for 10 days and in that time we have done 4 Emmi pet teeth cleans with her. She tolerates it very well due to the Emmi pet being noise and vibration free and with some very tasty toothpaste!
If you want some more information on the Emmi pet, to add it to your boarding booking or you're interested in mobile teeth cleanings. Please get in touch.

12/05/2024

Best friend nap times 😍❤️😍

09/05/2024

Hot weather Policy...

As we are approaching the summer and have warmer days heading our way. I'd like to remind all clients of my hot weather policy. My top priority is to the safety and comfort of all of my dogs, weather they are boarding with me or just walking. I reserve the right to cancel or cut walks short if I feel it is not in the best interest of the dogs to continue. Remaining time will be spent with the dogs indoors.

All dogs handle heat differently and it can vary due to age, size, breed and humidity. When the temperature reaches 23 degrees all walks will turn to garden visits- If you are at home you may choose to cancel the walk with no cancellation fee.
Many dogs will struggle between 20-21 degrees and for Brachy breeds this can be as low as 17 degrees. For walks that do go ahead over the summer, we will try and stick to shady, wooded areas with steams and lakes and give plenty of rest and water breaks.
Where possible I will start walks earlier or later in the day to avoid the peak of the heat. The van has been kitted out with cooling mats and crate fans. I will also have plenty of wet towels on hand if needed. The temperature of the van and crates may also mean that a walk may become a garden visit if I deem it unsafe to travel to a suitable location.

Feel free to message me if you have any question or would like to discuss specific options for your dog.

"No dog ever died from missing a walk but far too many have died of heatstroke"

08/05/2024

I am really enjoying using the Emmi -pet with my boys and after 5 sessions I'm really seeing some positive results. Dexters breath is so much better ! His teeth are starting the whiten and lose the hardened plaque.
The boys are tolerating the sessions very well as the Emmi pet doesn't vibrate or make a noise and they get their favourite treat after. I can do it while they relax and chill on the sofa.
However getting the photos of their teeth is proving tricky so just the canine pictures for now.

Let me know if teeth cleaning is something you want to explore for your own pooch :) :) :)

08/05/2024

The gorgeous Ronnie came for a trial night last night. He can be anxious so we weren't sure if he would settle but he proved us wrong and was a very good boy!
We can't wait to see him more often 😍

06/05/2024

Some very tired dogs after this mornings walk ! We even had Sam join us today :)

05/05/2024

The best way to start the day !

03/05/2024

Some very tired dogs after a play session in sowerby bridge. The bots had a great time. You should check it out if you haven't already :)

01/05/2024

Today I've been getting ready to start the boys on their journey with the Emmi-pet by building some positive associations with the brush heads being around their face an mouth. We have done no treatments yet but I want them to feel completely comfortable and at ease before we start.
Ted was a superstar and got used to it straight away.
Dexter needed a little more time and encouragement.
My hope is that this will become a positive and stress free part of their routine.

Send me a message if you want to start your dogs journey with the Emmi pet :)

29/04/2024

!!! EXCITING NEWS & COMPETITION TIME !!!

I have just completed a training seminar for Emmi-pet oral care and I will be offering it as an extra service alongside home boarding and walking.

Did you know that a dog having bad teeth can lead to more than just bad breath! Bad oral hygiene in your dogs could lead to lack of appetite, inflammation and infection and in some cases even heart, liver and kidney diseases!

The Emmi-Pet is an ultrasound device that is completely vibration, sound and scrubbing free. Allowing an effective and stress free way to ensure your dogs oral health, removing tartar, plaque and getting rid of that BAD BREATH! .
The Emmi-pet is not a magic wand that will give your dogs pearly whites in one session. It is a gradual process that can take anywhere between 5-10 sessions to thin and remove the tartar. However by adding the Emmi-pet into your dogs regular routine you can help to avoid taking your dogs to the vets for a doggy dental under general anaesthetic.

Following a consultation to ensure your dog is eligible for the Emmi-pet procedure I will be offering 30 minute appointments with either block bookings , regular slots or why not have your dogs teeth cleaned while they board with me?

**COMPETITION**
Win a free consultation and 5 free cleaning sessions worth £125!!
Help me let everyone know about this new service
All you have to do is..
Like this post 👍
Share it with your friends 🧡
And comment why your dog should win...
Good luck !

There will be one winner and the competition will end on the 10/05/2024

26/04/2024

Sam has been planting some new shrubs in the garden. Although I'm not sure how I feel about this Boris variety. I wonder what the flowers will be like 🤔