Downham Pet Support

Downham Pet Support Pet sitting, dog walking, cat and small animal visits & animal behaviour advice. Services tailored to owners needs.

Please note, I do not offer home boarding or overnight stays in owners' homes. I am a qualified animal behaviourist and have a Diploma in Animal Management and a Degree in Applied Animal Behaviour. I have volunteered for two national animal charities for around 4 years which has given me a wealth of experience in working with a diverse range of cats and dogs. I have spent a lot of time with nervou

s animals and animals with potential behavioural problems, helping them become less fearful and anxious about various triggers and situations. I am incredibly passionate about animal welfare and putting the needs of every individual animal first which is why I started a pet support service. I believe it's important for animals to be able to stay in their own homes when owners are away as it's potentially less stressful for them than having to go to a cattery or kennel. I am very flexible, I am also available at short notice and recognise that all owners have specific and individual preferences and requirements for their pets which is why I tailor all my services in accordance with what is best for the pet and their owner.

Hi everyone, hope everyone's had a good week.After working 7 days a week since I started my pet support business in Marc...
28/02/2025

Hi everyone, hope everyone's had a good week.

After working 7 days a week since I started my pet support business in March 2023, I've decided to take this weekend off.

Kaspar has kindly offered to take care of any voicemails, texts or FB messages and pass them over to me when I return to work on Monday morning. Obviously there had to be a bargaining chip so he's doing it in return for some cheese Dreamies.

Hope everyone has a fab weekend, hooray for sunshine and flowers coming out!!

Love,

Natalka

27/02/2025

What would a week at Downham Pet Support be without Woody looning around his garden spinning like Chun Li! 😆

Love this boy so much 💙

**Mid-week round up**I began pop in visits for lovely Ruby on Monday which have continued throughout the week.I've been ...
26/02/2025

**Mid-week round up**

I began pop in visits for lovely Ruby on Monday which have continued throughout the week.

I've been continuing my twice daily visits on the gorgeous Monty who always greets me by either jumping on my lap or purring within seconds lolling on his side. It again goes to show how much happier cats are left in their own homes when their owners are away for long periods of time, rather than going to a cattery.

We also did a brief pop in visit for Carlton and Elise's lunch.

We've walked Basil, Woody, Barney, Peggy, Lucie & Bailey, Rex, Reggie, Suzie & Sid, Obi & Darcy, Ginny, Marvin and Rosie.

Rexy and Rufus had their weekly play date as usual which was indoors, due to the torrential rain today. It's so lovely watching them play together, copying each other's behaviour, sharing toys and food. It's quite a lot like watching the wacky races! 😆

Hope everyone's having a good week, aside from the horror show weather today! 🥶💦💦

Lots of love,

Natalka & Jake

We're having a proper cat fiesta this evening at Downham Pet Support HQ! 🥰
24/02/2025

We're having a proper cat fiesta this evening at Downham Pet Support HQ! 🥰

Well..Kaspar's had another productive day!! 😃
23/02/2025

Well..Kaspar's had another productive day!! 😃

So today has been cats, cats and more cats! What a lovely day spending time with these guys and girls.I helped an owner ...
22/02/2025

So today has been cats, cats and more cats!

What a lovely day spending time with these guys and girls.

I helped an owner groom her lovely long haired cat, Lily which went really well.
Please do get in touch if you need any help with cat grooming, I have the full kit!

We've done pop in visits am and pm for Monty, Bumble, 21 year old Charlie, Ziggy, Lulu and Ruby today and will be doing the same tomorrow.

There's been plenty of catnip fun, puzzle feeder time, Dreamies and fuss.

I've been looking after Monty for the past couple of weeks and he's now found a new cozy place to sleep, in the bedroom drawer and he couldn't be happier!

Cats are wonderful creatures. ❤️ ❤️🐱

I reckon Kaspar is set up for a chilled weekend...thank you Vets 1 Group for looking after him today. ❤️
21/02/2025

I reckon Kaspar is set up for a chilled weekend...thank you Vets 1 Group for looking after him today. ❤️

20/02/2025

And this is Reggie using his snuffle mat earlier this week. After we've gone for our walk, he now knows his snuffle mat comes out and he gets mega excited! 😆💕

20/02/2025

Every dog and cat I look after I give them a complimentary enrichment toy. For dogs, this is often a snuffle mat and for cats, a puzzle feeder.

Enrichment toys are wonderful for an animals' mental and physical stimulation, whatever their circumstances, whether they're indoor or outdoor animals. Especially when owners are away as its a great way for animals to productively occupy their time.

I absolutely love watching them work them out for the first time and the tactics they use to do it! 😆

This is Bumble. I gave him his first puzzle feeder at this evenings visit. I've never seen a cat approach a puzzle feeder this way which is so cool and he totally got it super quickly!

✨️Mid Week round up!✨️I finished pop in visits for Simon and Molly on Monday and am continuing twice daily pop in visits...
19/02/2025

✨️Mid Week round up!✨️

I finished pop in visits for Simon and Molly on Monday and am continuing twice daily pop in visits on Monty. We've gotten into a lovely routine now where he comes to greet me at every visit for sofa lap time and it's a lovely start to my day!

We've started twice daily pop in visits on lovely Mickey who is so good at coming in at the evening visit to get him in for the night, Dreamie shaking is always a winner! 😆

I also bought Mickey a round scratchboard basin and some homemade catnip toys which were an instant hit! ❤️

We've walked Rosie, Rexy, Ralphy, Basil, Woody, Suzie and Sid, Rex, Barney, Marvin, Bess, Reggie and Ginny.

I was licked and cleaned thoroughly by Rex and Suzie which is always enjoyable!

Rexy and Rufus had their weekly play date which is so good and fun for them both.

Hope everyone's having a great week.

Lots of love,

Natalka & Jake 😊

Some people may find this weird but after walking 9.5 miles today, going to bed with my 3 cats next to me all relaxed an...
17/02/2025

Some people may find this weird but after walking 9.5 miles today, going to bed with my 3 cats next to me all relaxed and comfy guarantees me the best nights sleep I could wish for. 💓

Cats are awesome.
Animals are the best therapy.

Night night.

Natalka 🐱

17/02/2025

This is Molly having a cats' version of dog zoomies at this evenings visit..😅

Aren't cats just ace? 💕

So today's unique job was as follows! The Task - Do a pop in garden visit for 6 Daschund adopted rescue dogs.Preparation...
16/02/2025

So today's unique job was as follows!

The Task - Do a pop in garden visit for 6 Daschund adopted rescue dogs.

Preparation - Study the crib sheet for the past week that the owner kindly made for me with the individual dogs' 'mug shots', names/nicknames, likes, dislikes, do's and dont's etc.

Equipment required - cheese, treats, lots of fuss and multiple regular head counts!! 😆

The result - A crazy, lovely and funny time with 6 lovely, sweet little dogs with lots of waggy tails, being licked and lots of fuss provided.

Everyone meet Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo, Tilly, Mo and Rhubarb!

The thing I was most nervous about was putting them all back in their right places/crates/rooms which I made a video for the owner to confirm was correct before I left and it was! Phew. 😅🤣

The owners are incredible people and in total have rescued 8 Daschunds, only 6 were present today though. I say ONLY..🤣

Between myself and the owners, we have named the what's app group "The Chaos Crew" which after today, feels very apt! 😋❤️

Well that's a wrap! 34 miles covered this week with around 20 different dogs.Lovely Monty is continuing having his twice...
14/02/2025

Well that's a wrap! 34 miles covered this week with around 20 different dogs.

Lovely Monty is continuing having his twice daily pop in sessions and is loving his lap time, he's such a sweetie 💕

Rosie had her weekly walk to the market to pick out a pigs ear which she held all the way home in her mouth drooling! 😆

The only way I could get a photo of Marvin and Woody standing still on their playdate was to put them both in my boot! 😆

I have a unique and unusual job ahead of me this weekend that I'm nervous and excited about, it's quite a challenge! Watch this space for updates on how it all goes. 😄

Have a lovely weekend all.

Much love,

Natalka & Jake 💖

13/02/2025

I took Woody and Marvin for a walk today. They are both proper besties now and I just find myself smiling watching them sniff and wee in the same places together, just happily trotting along at the same pace. ❤️

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What would a week at Downham Pet Support be without Woody looning around his garden spinning like Chun Li! 😆 Love this boy so much 💙

And this is Reggie using his snuffle mat earlier this week. After we've gone for our walk, he now knows his snuffle mat comes out and he gets mega excited! 😆💕 #loveanimals #animalenrichment

Every dog and cat I look after I give them a complimentary enrichment toy. For dogs, this is often a snuffle mat and for cats, a puzzle feeder. Enrichment toys are wonderful for an animals' mental and physical stimulation, whatever their circumstances, whether they're indoor or outdoor animals. Especially when owners are away as its a great way for animals to productively occupy their time. I absolutely love watching them work them out for the first time and the tactics they use to do it! 😆 This is Bumble. I gave him his first puzzle feeder at this evenings visit. I've never seen a cat approach a puzzle feeder this way which is so cool and he totally got it super quickly! #animalenrichment #puzzlefeeders #loveanimals

This is Molly having a cats' version of dog zoomies at this evenings visit..😅 Aren't cats just ace? 💕

I took Woody and Marvin for a walk today. They are both proper besties now and I just find myself smiling watching them sniff and wee in the same places together, just happily trotting along at the same pace. ❤️ #bestfriends #littleandlarge

What would the start of the week be at Downham Pet Support without the happiest dog in Downham zooming round the garden without a care in the world? ❤️✨️ What a lovely start to the week, thanks Woody for being awesome and never failing to make me laugh. 😄 #loveanimals #blacklab #Lunatic #zoomies

Earlier this week, these two young pups had what I think is their 4th play date. They both know the day it's going to happen, Rexy races out of the car towards his best mate, Rufus and they have a blast together. How lovely is that watching two animals enjoying each other's company so much? Thanks so much to Sue for providing Rufus' presence, it's so good for them both. ❤️ #socialisation #playtime #besties #twins

This just popped up on my FB memories from 4 years ago volunteering at the RSPCA. The question is, how could I have NOT gotten into a pet support business?! 😆🤩😍 I mean, I'm literally covered in kittens! 🥰 #volunteering #volunteer #lovecats #animalsarethebest #volunteersmakeadifference

What would a Monday be at Downham Pet Support without Woody being a loon?! Love you Woody 😍

This afternoon, Jake and I had a blast taking the lovely Jasper and Alfie on a brand new walk. Having not seen them for a while, we both got a lovely greeting and Jake is now sitting with them this evening having some 'guy time'. 😆 Hope everyone's having a lovely weekend. Natalka & Jake 😘

I think I've mentioned before about one of our cats, Mushka who we adopted from the RSPCA 4 years ago. She was in such an awful state with her breathing due to her brachycephalic face, digestive problems and awful coat. I was volunteering there at the time and devoted so much of my time to helping improve her health problems. It was initially a 2 week foster to get her well, Jake cried when he saw the state of her when I brought her home. He said within one day that she will have a permanent home with us. Fast forward 4 years and we have a thriving, adorable and healthy cat. She will always have a special place in my heart for coming out so amazingly the other side. Love you Mushka ♥️ #adoptdontshop #persian #persiancat #blackcat #rescuecat #rescueanimals

It always seems fitting to end the week watching the happiest dog in West Norfolk doing zoomies round his garden.. I have to say Woody excelled himself this week with some spectacular sideways running!! 😅😁😆 What a dude. ❤️ Have a fab weekend all. Natalka & Jake

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