The Four-Legged Cuddle Club

Think this one’s happy he won the festive photo competition 😂 #winner #happydog #welldeserved #lovehim #doglove #adorable #christmascompetition

And out of the darkness comes…TWO CRAZY LABRADOODLES 🤣🤣 I haven’t seen @riviera.and.roo for a couple of weeks and it’s so nice to get this reaction when we’re reunited 🥰 #sohappy #jumpjumpjump #sheshere #somuchexcitement #lovethem #labradoodles #labradoodlelove #dogsitterlife #lovemyjob

Greetings like this make Mondays pretty awesome ❤️

Oh Trevor 🤦‍♀️😂 #rookieerror #oopsy #sillycat #catlove #rescuecat #rescuecatsrock #lovehim #catsitting

This is Trevor, a gorgeous rescue who lives with his younger brother Samson. While Samson is fairly confident and happy to be handled, Trevor is a lot more cautious, easily spooked and doesn’t really like to be handled. This past week, I’ve been going in every day and could see the trust building, but today was the first day he came and sat next to me on the sofa, purring and kneading. It has absolutely made my day!! Really really lovely to see ❤️ Well done Trevor!! 🙌🏻 #bestjobintheworld #buildingtrust #littlebylittle #babysteps #attheirpace #catlove #rescuecat #rescuesrock #lovehim #soproud

Oo this is a good contender for winner of the funniest fur baby competition! Anyone think they can beat Arlo’s little tumble? 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🙈

When your water bowl just isn’t good enough for you anymore…😂 #kittenlove #kittenlife #mainecoonkitten #blackmainecoon #mainecoon #catdrinking #sofunny #queen #livingherbestlife #loveher #catsitting #homevisit

Wilson isn’t a fan of being stroked, but has been super happy taking food from my hand, so we’ve just been doing that the last couple of days and I’ve been there for him as company too. But today I got some little head nudges from him 🙌🏻 So pleased to see this! 🥰 #bonding #happyboy #catlove #lovehim #littlebylittle #athispace #individualizedcare #cat #blackandwhitecat #catlover #catsitterlife #homevisit #crazycatlady

Day 4 and the toys keep on coming! Today’s lion was a definite hit 🦁 Oh Binxy, you are going to get too used to this! 😂 #spoiltkitty #awesomeowners #catlove #cat #blackandwhitecat #loveher #catsitting #catsitter #homevisit #cattoys #oneaday

Think I’ve got a new friend 🐱 Listen to those purrs! It always amazes me how quickly dogs and cats come to trust us humans. Some it takes longer than others, but they all get there with someone if given the time, even the ones who have been badly treated in the past (this little one is lucky enough to have a lovely life with doting owners). What wonderful little souls they are 💕 #animalsareawesome #trust #agirlsbestfriend #amansbestfriend #petlove #petsarethebest #dogs #cats #kitten #kittensofinstagram #purrpurrpurr #purrfect #endlesslove #petsarefamily #catcuddles #petsitterlife

Little leg issues 😂 #daisy #littlelegs #smalldog #smalldoglife #smalldogproblems #westie #westielove #westiemoments #westielife #dogsitter #dogsitting #homevisit

⭐️ Tuesday trick ⭐️ This is a great little trick to use for teaching your dog recall or getting them to drop something out of their mouth or move away from any distraction. I’ve thrown a load of Arlo’s kibble in the garden so he’s nicely distracted and then I’ve started to count, putting food down with each number (I’ve used kibble here but something high-value is best) and, as you’ll see, he’s come back to me. This is the first time I’ve practised this with him, so you can imagine where you can get to if you practise it over and over, and with higher value treats! Just a useful trick to have in your toolbox for lots of scenarios 🙌🏻 #tuesdaytip #tipsandtricks #dogtraining #puppytraining #recall #recalltraining #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #vizsla #vizslasofinstagram #cleverboy #gotitinone #puppysitterlife

Anyone else’s morning set up?! 👀 #opportunist #feedme #weekendvibes #dogmum #dogmumlife #cockapoo #cockapoosofinstagram #doggifts #kitchenantics #mylittleshadow

The closest thing we’re getting to lap cuddles at the moment, but I will take that! This boy is making such progress 😍⭐️ #progress #progressnotperfection #puppylove #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #vizsla #vizslasofinstagram #selfsoothing #calming #puppysnuggles #puppysitting #puppysitter #homevisit

From one happy purrer to another - who needs a hot water bottle when you’ve got a live version?! 🐱🤎 #catsonlaps #purr #purrmachine #cat #catlove #catsofinstagram #catsitting #catsitter #catsitterlife #lovemyjob #bestjobintheworld #catcuddles #homevisit

Volume up ⬆️ Listen to that purr! 😍 To end a sitting period with a cat as happy and content as this is what we’re always aiming for as cat sitters 🥰 Beans, you’ve been an absolute dream. Until the next time my little scrapyard queen 🐱❤️ #catlove #catsitting #catsitter #catsitterlife #rescuecat #rescuecatsofinstagram #tortie #tortiesofinstagram #lovemyjob #bestjobintheworld

Cannot get enough of this gorgeous girl 🥰 she is so affectionate and sweet-natured. A bit of context on her…she was found on a scrapyard in a car that was about to be scrapped, but someone heard her meowing and rescued her. Now she has a wonderful life with her two lovely adopters 💕 love a happy ending like this!! #rescuecat #rescued #adopted #rescuecatsofinstagram #tortie #tortiesofinstagram #catsitter #catsitting #catsittinglife #cat #catsofinstagram #crazycatlady

Beans for breakfast anyone? 😂 I’d swap baked beans on toast for cuddles with this one any day 💕 #catlove #purring #purringcat #catsitting #catsitter #catsitterlife #cat #catsofinstagram #tortie #tortiesofinstagram #crazycatlady

A dream come true for Maisie today - a field full of balls! 😍😍😍 #happydoggy #unexpectedsurprise #dreamsdocometrue #ballsballsballs #doggyheaven #cockapoo #cockapoosofinstagram

If only we could all have as lazy Mondays as this! One chilled out customer today 💤 #adogslife #mondaymood #chillin #bellyrubs #bellyrubsplease #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogsitting #dogsitter #dogsitterlife #homevisit #gloucestershire