Paw-fect Companions Pet Services

09/04/2024

Hello everyone!
I hope you are all well,
I know it’s been such a long time since I’ve posted but I have in fact now moved and settled in Colchester 🥰

I am looking to potentially restart providing my services again soon but there will be a few changes due to my relocation. After careful consideration, I have decided that I will no longer be doing overnight sits and will only be covering Colchester and some surrounding areas.

If you have previously used my services and haven’t done so already, would you mind leaving a review on here please? It would be much appreciated 🐾

Thanks again for all the support and my customers prior to moving, I miss you amigos so much!

Sam x x

12/10/2023

Hello everyone!

I am now on annual leave until next Wednesday to celebrate my birthday 🎉

All messages will be responded to when I’m back 🥰

I look forward to seeing your amigo’s soon ❤️

16/09/2023

Good morning everyone,

Yesterday there was an announcement that the XL bully breed is soon to be another banned breed within the UK. Of course this is very sad news and my heart goes out to any one that has an XL bully as a family member.

At present specific information hasn’t been released regarding plans moving forward but here is some information based on restrictions for current banned breeds and what to do in preparation for the XL bully breed being officially banned.

- If your dog isn’t already, neuter them prior to the ban coming into effect. All XL bullies will need to be neutered to comply with banned breeds rules. Having your dog neutered will also increase their chances of being put on the exemption list. In addition to this, some forces within the UK have an interim exemption scheme which will stop your dog from needing to go into kennels until their court exemption date.

- Begin to muzzle train your dogs. XL bullies will need to have a muzzle on and constantly on lead in public places when this comes into effect. This includes within your car. By beginning muzzle training now it will get your dog used to it prior to the commencement of the new rules. Additionally, this will show that you are a responsible owner.

- All XL bullies will need to be insured, third party insurance is also recommended

One of the most important pieces of information at this time is that if the police or any official comes to you with your dog DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING. Paperwork may include instruction to put your dog to sleep. Please get professional advice as soon as possible prior to signing or agreeing to anything.

At this time, there is no information on how the XL bully is going to be defined, but industry professionals think it is going to be similar to how they define pitbulls (another banned breed) including measurements and characteristics.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me. In addition to this, I am happy to help anyone who may need help or advice on how to begin muzzle training with their dogs

By doing all of the above, we will protect your family members 🐾

15/09/2023

Good evening everyone,

Today there has been an announcement regarding the XL bully breeds and changes to owner legislation.

I am deeply saddened to hear about this and understand that it is a concerning time for any followers who have a XL bully as a family member.

Tomorrow I am going to do a post with some information about how at the moment you can prepare for the best possible future for your family member 🐾

14/07/2023

This is a post I never ever wanted to do,

Today one of the most important poochies is my life, left us for Heaven. I’ve worked with Timber for longer than my companies been running and have watched him go from isolated street dog to literally the most loving home.

Words can’t explain how much I’m going to miss him, so instead,

‘No doggo should ever go to heaven without having a cheeseburger 🍔’

Love you mate x x

08/07/2023

Yesterday was World Chocolate Day!
So I thought it’s a perfect excuse to share my favourite chocolate Labrador, who also happens to be called Rolo 🥹🥰
So basically, yesterday was World Rolo Day 🥰🥰 xx

04/07/2023

Hello everyone!
Bit of an unusual post today but I think it’s very important 😊

Today during my walks I have found twos dogs just wandering round the streets, one of the owners were  horrified and the other knew. There are lots of dangers with free roaming dogs, including running into traffic which the dogs did today (of course I ran after them😂🤦🏻‍♀️) and I was able to reunite them with their owners on both occasions 🐾

Both dogs didn’t have tags on their collars so they could be brought home easily.

It is now a legal requirement that all dogs when being walked wear collars and tags are so easily available for their collars. As well as it being a legal requirement that all dogs and cats are now microchipped.

What can you do to make sure that your dogs are safe and can come home easily if they are found?

- Ensure that your animal is microchipped and ensure their details are up to date. Next time you take your dog or cat to the vets ask them to check their number and to ensure their details are correct. This could help you be reunited with your pet easily, safely and quickly!
- Make sure your animal is wearing a collar and a tag with the correct contactable information. This way if your animal is found they can be taken home or you can be contacted.
- If your animal has got out, contact local lost and found charities. Local to us we have Scruffy’s Angels and Pippa’s lost and found. 🐾

The photo I’ve attached is of Luna, who is proudly wearing her identification tag so people could get in contact with her human if she was ever lost 🐾❤️

18/05/2023

I’ve been so bad at uploading on here while I’ve been working on stuff behind the scenes 😅🙈
But here’s a load of photos of my extended furbabies (and a cheeky Moo photo)🥹🥹🐾 xx

29/03/2023

It’s incredibly sad to wake up to the news that Paul O’Grady has passed away this morning.

He is and always will be such a inspiration for those in the animal community and have so much love to all animals in need.♥️

25/03/2023

When Steve met Muttley 🥺♥️

24/03/2023

Oh Mowgli 🥺🥰♥️

23/03/2023

Today, I made a new feline friend, everyone meet Mowgli 🐾♥️

21/03/2023

Yellow Dog Tuesday - What makes a dog reactive?

Dogs can become reactive for a number of different reasons, these include but are not limited to the following:
- Lack of socialisation
- a genetic disorder
- prior bad experiences (this is particularly common with rescues as their background is normally unknown)
- lack of training.

Just because a dog is reactive does not mean there is nothing anyone can do to make them have a less stressful and anxious life.

Tomorrow I will be posting about how you can help your dog if they are reactive.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to comment them or message me!

The photo attached is of Rosie 🐾🐾

20/03/2023

Today is Dog’s in Yellow Day!

So of course I had to share Luna 🐶
Luna is reactive towards other dogs and has come along leaps and bounds due to the amazing work from her owner! 🐾

Luna wears a I Need Space jacket to let other people know that she needs them to give her a little space to support her during her walks.

During this week I am going to be sharing information about Yellow Coats, Reactivity and Nervousness and what you can do to support their owners and dogs 🐾

Luna is such a good girl, loving and affectionate. Just because a dog is reactive doesn’t mean they are aggressive! 🐾

20/03/2023

‘You’ll never dread a Monday when you have a good job you love’ 🐾

Featuring Wilson, Muttley, Harry and Mitzy 🐾🐾🐾🐾

19/03/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Animal Mumma’s out there, it’s a full time job but the best in the world 🌎 xx

18/03/2023

Good morning everyone!

It’s going to be slow replies this weekend as today it’s my Mum’s birthday and tomorrow it’s Mother’s day! (I know she’s lucky double presents!)

If it’s a emergency please text 🥰🐾

17/03/2023

‘How you feeling about Friday girlies?🐾🥰’ x

15/03/2023

Same Mitzy, Same 💤💤

14/03/2023

5 years ago today I presented my dissertation poster for my BSc Animal Science Degree! 😅😱

Might be a surprise to some of you but my dissertation was of course on dogs! (Although, it was originally going to be on Elephants! 🐘)

12/03/2023

Good morning everyone!

As you can see, Mitzy loves one of her Crufts presents and we are all spending today catching up on sleep 😂🙈 hope everyone has a great Sunday 🐾

11/03/2023

That’s crufts 2023 over with, had the best time as always. 🐾♥️

11/03/2023

We have arrived! I will be updating my stories during the day so stay tuned!! 🐾🥰

11/03/2023

Being up since 2:30am on a Saturday means only one thing right?! CRUFTS DAYYYYY!

This was Moo yesterday, she is not up yet and is about to be very unhappy that I’m going to make her go out in the dark and cold for a walk before the sitter gets here 😂🥰 xx

10/03/2023

And just like that another dog has completely stolen my heart,

Everyone meet Muttley 🥰🐾♥️

09/03/2023

Happy Crufts Weekend Everyone!

I am so excited to attend this weekend 🥰

I have wrote a wish list and will totally stick to it right?! 👀😅 xx

Day One of Crufts 2023 is here! What are you most looking forward to seeing?

09/03/2023

Just when I thought I met all the cheeky poochies, I met Maurice 😂🥰

Although, how can anyone tell that adorably handsome face off? 🥺 xx

08/03/2023

It’s safe to say that Mitzy wasn’t amused that I got her out of her warm fluffy donut bed to take her in the snow this morning 🥰🐾

07/03/2023

Then the next two amigos of today was:
Sonny 🐾
Rolo 🐾

I really do loving seeing all the poochies 🥰♥️