Louise's Happy Paws

23/01/2025

Louise's Happy Paws will be closed tomorrow due to the red weather warning (Friday 24th January), keeping myself safe and of course the doggies! Please be safe everyone.
See you on Monday 🐾

22/01/2025

Not looking like a good day for walking on Friday 😬
Stay safe everyone, I will be in touch with my customers for Friday walks and if too unsafe may have to reschedule

Amber warning for 90mph Winds issued for Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders

Storm Éowyn is expected to bring very strong winds and widespread disruption on Friday Between 06:00 (UTC) on Fri 24 Jan 2025 and 21:00 (UTC) on Fri 24 Jan 2025

Storm Éowyn will move across the northwest of the UK on Friday, clearing to the northeast on Friday night. This will bring a spell of very strong west to southwesterly winds, with peak gusts of 60-70 mph fairly widely inland, 70-80 mph in some areas, and 80-90 mph along more exposed coasts and hills (perhaps even higher in a few locations). It should be noted that there may be a slight reduction in wind strength for a time as the centre of Storm Éowyn passes overhead, this most likely in parts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland, before winds rapidly increase again. Winds will gradually ease later on Friday.

What to expect
• Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges will close
• There is a chance that damage to buildings and homes could occur, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

What Should I Do?
Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.
Windy weather can cause delays and make travel conditions dangerous. Follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys. Check bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If driving, check road conditions and ensure you have essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an in-car phone charger). People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Reason for update
Increased confidence in the area likely to experience the strongest winds, with likelihood of high impacts increased and some tweaks to the area. Start and end times have been refined to cover the period of greatest impactful conditions.
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All info supplied by Met Office UK

19/01/2025

Had s very successful day at Laggan for my first event! I was very nervous but I settled into it!
Met lots of lovely couples, can't wait to start planning their big day to include their furry friends 🐾
Thank you Linzi Knowles Ryan Biggins & Nichole Corson for chatting to me and settling me nerves! And of course my ever supporting husband being by my side ♥️

19/01/2025

We are all set up at Laggan ♥️
Here's for a successful day
Look forward to seeing some of you here 🐾

12/01/2025

I have gained quite a few new followers the past few days so thought I would do an introduction about myself and the business ❤️

I am Louise, originally from Scottish Borders, through E Harmony I met my now husband, Graeme. Moved to Kirkcudbright then onto Gatehouse of Fleet, where we bought our first home together with my step children, Emily & Aaron.

I have always had a love for all animals, having dogs throughout my life, I knew this is something I wanted to do and was missing in the area, the time never seemed to be right, while on honeymoon I made the decision to "just do it", and it has been the best decision I've made.

I have so many lovely dogs and other animals that I now have the pleasure of looking after, it doesn't feel like work!

I am so excited for the future of Louise's Happy Paws 🐾

Thank you for everyone that supports me and helps me, I appreciate it 🫶

11/01/2025

That is the end of my pet sit with Milly & Doddie, we have had the best time, lots of cuddles, walks and laughs! They are both wee characters 😌
I forget their age as they are both so full of life. Attached a video of me going into see them for their last lunch visit today 😋
Can't wait until next time 🫶
Ally Mitchell Donna Mitchell

11/01/2025

Milly is 15, blind & deaf, look at her energy 🫶🐾🫶❤️
Love this wee one

11/01/2025

Another exciting post......
I was kindly invited to be part of Laggan Wedding Fayre on Sunday 19th January! I am working hard in the background to get things prepared and ready, feeling a little nervous but also excited!
Which means I am adding an extra string to my bow and being part of couples wedding day, whether that be looking after their dog while they get married, walking the dog at the venue or taking the dog to the venue!
I am very grateful to have been invited and excited to see what 2025 is going to bring

11/01/2025

!! PRICE LIST!!
I have eventually compiled a price list, I would like it be a bit more fancy, this is work in progress! 😆
If there is anything not on the price list, please just ask and I am more than happy to help.
Thank you everyone for their continued support, it means the world to me! 🐾

10/01/2025

Tonight is my last night with these 2 wonderful doggies, Milly & Dod. The past 8 nights have went too fast! These doggies have a very special place in my heart, they were my first clients ❤️🐾
I absolutely love my job, it doesn't feel like working.
Thank you to their special humans Ally Mitchell Donna Mitchell for trusting me with their furry angels and leaving me some very tasty treats for the week 😋😃
Can't wait until next time 🫶
You wouldn't think that Milly is 15 & Dod is nearly 13!
❤️💙🐾

10/01/2025

First week back after the Christmas break has been busy but so glad to get back to work and be back with my doggies 🐾 here are some pictures from the week, including the pet sit i am currently doing, it's been an exciting start to 2025 😄

09/01/2025

💥 Walking Availability 💥
I still have spaces available for dog walking in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright & Gatehouse. These can be solo walks or added into a small group.
Can I ask everyone to like and share, let people know about me.
Any queries please message the page 🐾
Photo from a very frosty and cold morning

09/01/2025

It's not just dogs that I look after, birds are also an option, Ronald the Robin has joined at my current pet sit ❤️🧡
Can we just appreciate that view though! Stunning and of course I can't miss out Milly & Doddie!
Ally Mitchell Donna Mitchell

06/01/2025

These 2 truly melt my heart, I love pet sitting these 2, their owners are pretty nice too ☺️
Ally Mitchell Donna Mitchell

04/01/2025

Couldn't find Doddie this morning, this is where he was hiding and he was fast asleep 😄🐾

03/01/2025

Home for the next 8 nights 🥰
What better company than Milly & Doddie 🐾
Ally Mitchell Donna Mitchell