Downham Pet Support

20/11/2024

Wow. Today was a bit of a shocker temperature wise. Even with 4 layers, one hat, two hoods and gloves! 🥶

So far this week, 26 miles have been covered with Barney, Rosie, Maisie, Ginny, Otis, Woody, Peggy, Lucie and Bailey, Basil, Marvin, Rexy, Reggie, Suzie and Sid and Todd and Seren.

I also did an evening sit with the lovely Aiyana and a tea time and play visit with Molly and Penny.

Hope everyone's having a good week and manging to keep warm!

Much love,

Natalka and Jake

15/11/2024

This is a post about what happens during a cat visit with Downham Pet Support when you choose to keep your cat at home when you go away.

Often, owners think it's a case of putting down some food, changing water and the litter tray then leaving. This is 100% not the case at all.

Cats are creatures of habit and prefer to remain in their familiar environment, such as their home, when owners are away.

This is especially true for more senior and timid cats which I have lots of experience in.

The way that I further enhance their comfort is by providing interactive play, providing and teaching cats to use puzzle feeders that I provide for free. This encourages mental and physical stimulation for your cats which is so important, especially when owners are away.

I also grow and dry my own catnip so it's super fresh then make it into little catnip pouches for cat clients to enjoy which are always a hit and add to their enrichment.

Prior to cat visits, I get to know cats' individual likes/dislikes/quirks so I can keep their routine as normal as possible, whilst their owners are away.

This in turn, provides a more calming environment for cats which means more reassured and happy owners!

Yes, you can take your cats to a cattery but usually, cats are far happier in their own homes.

See photos of some of my 43 cat clients enjoying their time at home with me during my visits. 💖

Please get in touch if you have never considered keeping your cat at home with daily visits rather than booking them into an often unfamiliar environment of a cattery.

Natalka 🐱

13/11/2024

Mid Week round up!

24 miles covered with Rosie, Elsie, Otis, Suzie and Sid, Maisie, Barney, Rexy, Basil, Peggy, Woody, Ginny, Lucie and Bailey and Marvin.

Pop in visits finished for lovely Charlie and Ziggy and gorgeous Monty.

Woody and Marvin had a short walk together today and their weekly play date which was so cute.

We're feeling quite fortunate for the sunshine in Mid November!

Hope everyone's having a great week so far.

Natalka & Jake ☺️

12/11/2024

We find ourselves having this conversation with Kaspar regularly, especially when he's laid out upside down warming his bum by the fire..😆

12/11/2024

Today, I popped home in between walks and let the 3 cats in the garden.

Poppy immediately climbed up me and just lay in my arms purring her head off.

There is genuinely no other feeling like it when a cat seeks you out and just sits on you and purrs.

Cats are just such amazing creatures aren't they? 💕

10/11/2024

Ahh..I remember seeing Cassie up for adoption her first time round. I have looked after two rotties and they are the most affectionate, loving dogs.

Please can we get some shares for lovely Cassie who needs to be in her forever home? ❤️🙏

With the right training, reactivity can often be improved and patience and perserverance is key.

She deserves that from a loving home. 💓

A "gorgeous" rottweiler is still looking for her forever home after being returned to PACT Animal Sanctuary following a previous adoption.

10/11/2024

End of week update!

We've nearly finished pop in visits on lovely Charlie and Ziggy who have both been so relaxed as they're in their familiar, home environment.

Bess insisted on stopping for a photo op at the Liz Truss memorial bin, I swear she just stopped right there and did a poo! Naturally, i put it where it belonged in Liz's memorial bin.😂

I've been doing pop in visits on Monty all weekend who is just the loveliest, happiest boy.

We walked Jasper and Alfie yesterday and Basil and Woody today, Rosie had her pigs ear at the market again on Friday.

Here's to another busy week!

Hope everyone's had a lovely weekend.

Natalka & Jake

08/11/2024

After covering 41 miles this week, it seems fitting to end the week today how I started it on Monday, with the happiest dog in Downham this afternoon!

Woody, you are just awesome. 🤩

Huge gin O'clock for me!! 🍹

Have a great weekend all.

Natalka & Jake ☺️

07/11/2024

Just a Chow Chow running along the river bank with pure carefree happiness for this evening!! ❤️💕

06/11/2024

Mid Week round up!

It seems like all I say is each week has been crazy busy but it's been mental again this week. 😄🫡

We welcomed a new gorgeous little pug called Elsie into the Downham Pet Support family this week.

So far this week, walking Kobi, Maisie, Elsie, Barney, Rexy, Peggy, Lucie and Bailey, Ginny, Rocco, Basil, Marvin, Otis, Woody and Suzie and Sid has led me to have walked an actual marathon again in 3 days! 😄🫡 (Photo attached as proof!!)

We've started pop in visits on lovely 21 year old Charlie and Ziggy and completed visits for Ruby, Bumble and Mickey.

Woody and Marvin had a fantastic play date today at Woody's house, its such a joy to watch them play together. ❤️

Jake is currently on an evening dog sit for Jasper and Alfie who has reported that Alfie has thoroughly cleaned his ear for him.

Unfortunately, setting a trap up for the missing cat, Billy the past 2 nights has proved unsuccessful but I'm going to set it again tonight and hope for third time lucky. 🤞🙏

The rest of the week is also looking jam packed, right through to the weekend.

There's no days off caring for animals! 😄

Hope everyone's having a good week.

Lots of love,

Natalka & Jake

05/11/2024

**URGENT PLEA FOR HELP PLEASE**

I have recently started looking after 3 cats whose owner has sadly passed away recently. Two of the cats are very settled and I'm popping in on them twice a day to feed them and for fuss etc.

Since the owner passed away, unfortunately one of the cats, Billy has gone missing. Last night we set up a cat trap in the garden to hopefully catch Billy which was sadly unsuccessful.

The owners sister has a potential home for Billy but obviously we need to find him first.

I have attached photos of the area where Billy lives on Rosemary Way and a photo of what he looks like.

I expect he has gone wandering due to the upheaval in his recent circumstances and assume he is being fed by someone else nearby who perhaps has wrongly assumed he is an unowned cat or a stray.

Please can I ask everyone nearby this area around the Herb estate to keep an eye out for Billy who is a young, grey tabby cat and if any sightings at all, please give me a ring any time of day.

Additionally, if anyone is feeding him, please can you get in touch as we really need to get him home so he can get resettled ASAP in a new home he has ready for him.

Finally, please can we get some shares for Billy far and wide.

My number is 07785 730028, you can call or text any time of day or night.

Thank you everyone 🙏

04/11/2024

Woody's been on holiday for 2 weeks and I've really missed him!

So what a lovely start to the week today to be reunited and have a blast as usual with him. 😀 💕

03/11/2024

I have known Rachel for over 5 years, she runs her hedgehog rescue from her own home and garden and is entirely self-funded.

Having recently been inadvertently involved in helping rescue some hedgehogs with her during a cat sit, what she does for these guys and girls is incredible and so important for their survival.

If anyone can donate, large or small or even just share this post, it will help so much.

Thank you all 💝

02/11/2024

Kobi is fortunately not bothered by fireworks but so many animals understandably find them terrifying.

To help pets deal with fireworks, there's a few tips below ⬇️

➡️ Try using a pheromone diffuser
➡️ Allow pets to hide as they will feel safer
➡️ Distract your pets with delicious treats or play with them with their favourite toys
➡️ Try playing calming music to distract them from the loud noises
➡️ Close all the windows and curtains to try and provide a safer space
➡️ Keep cats indoors
➡️ If your pet is stressed, try and stay calm as they will pick up on your anxieties, making their stress worse.