Happy Pets Dog Walking and Pet Care

30/08/2023

Saw this beautiful horse on way to my afternoon dog walk today 🐴

26/08/2023

🐾🦴🐶 ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔻𝕠𝕘 𝔻𝕒𝕪 🐶🦴🐾

“𝔸 𝕕𝕠𝕘 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕟 𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕙𝕚𝕞𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕗 ”

12/08/2023

Made me chuckle 🤣🤣

06/08/2023

✨️🐈 From June 2024, it will be compulsory for all cats to be microchipped 🐈✨️

Take a look at this article for more info on the process etc

Should I microchip my cat? If you’re wondering whether to book in to get your cat microchipped, take a look at our guide.

04/08/2023

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Myxomatosis is a well-known rabbit disease amongst the rabbit community, but if you are new to rabbits, you might be unaware of it.

Myxomatosis is a severe viral rabbit disease which was intentionally introduced in the UK over 70 years ago to control the wild rabbit population. Although the intentional spreading of it today is illegal, it is not unheard of.

Although intended for wild rabbits, domestic rabbits are likewise at great risk so preventative measures must be taken.

Myxomatosis is spread through direct contact with infected rabbits as well as through fleas, mosquitos, and mites that have bitten an infected rabbit 🦟

Prevention against this deadly disease is vital and boosters are required every year 💉

Vaccinations cannot guarantee absolute protection, but they can save lives. Vaccinated rabbits with Myxomatosis usually survive, whereas unvaccinated rabbits nearly always die.

To reduce the risk of Myxomatosis, please:

💉 Vaccinate your rabbits against Myxi every year.

🦟 Fit insect screens to outdoor enclosures.

💦 Eliminate standing water from your garden as this attracts mosquitos.

🐶 Treat other pets against fleas.

🐇 Secure your garden from wild rabbits or ensure direct contact is not possible.

🧹 Ensure enclosures are clean.

03/08/2023

✨️ Meet George! ✨️

George is an outdoor bunny that I'm looking after this week whilst his mum and dad are on their holidays 🌞
He's enjoyed some cuddles/strokes, fresh food/water and a run around in the sunshine 💕

29/07/2023

🐕 🐈 🐇 🐹 🐾 💕

28/07/2023

Such a special boy. RIP Finn 🌈🩵

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We're deeply sad to announce the passing of our Ambassador, Retired Police Dog Finn at the age of 14. He leaves a huge legacy behind, having saved the life of his handler PC Dave Wardell on duty, whilst he himself had been stabbed multiple times. Following his recovery, Finn and Dave then went on to campaign for Finn's law which gave greater protection for service animals across the United Kingdom. Our thoughts are with Finn's family at this very difficult time. Finn, your legacy will live on, may you stand down with pride. RIP Finn, 2009-2023 💙🌈💙🐶

28/07/2023

The gorgeous Gilly.....Such a sweet girl 💕

27/07/2023

So, this is the great British summertime, hey?! Bit of rain isn't going to stop us though! 💕

24/07/2023

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Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are very intelligent animals and require a lot of stimulation to keep them from getting bored and depressed.

As much as we’d love to, we can’t spend all day every day with our beloved buns, so how can we ensure they are happy in our absence?

☺️ Provide them with plenty of space so they can exercise and rear on their hind legs.
😄 Ensure they have bunny buddies to keep them company.
😃Give them plenty of toys to play with.
😁 Encourage their natural behaviours such as digging and foraging.

Remember, being a rabbit owner doesn’t mean locking them in a hutch all day, it means being responsible for their entire welfare and wellbeing - even when we’re not there.

24/07/2023

Just incase anyone needs an excuse 🤣🍷🐕💕

24/07/2023

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22/07/2023

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19/07/2023

It's a struggle 😬🤣

19/07/2023

I'm posting this after having to cut a walk short.
If you don't have 100% recall with your dog, I believe it's completely irresponsible to walk your dog off lead in public and even more irresponsible to let your off lead dog run up to a dog that is on a lead. Now there was no aggression and I do think the other dog just wanted to play but that's not the point. I was walking a 10 month old puppy and this negative experience was scary for her and it was completely avoidable.
There are so many reasons a dog could be on a lead and this could of ended differently!

It could be a dog is
* Nervous
* Reactive
* In season
* In training
* Elderly
Or they just may not want the attention from other dogs, which is fair enough!

Keep dogs on leads!

12/07/2023

Love how she does a little run and then stops to wait for me 😍

06/07/2023

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Can you imagine the worry of losing your furry friend one day? 😟

Sometimes, no matter how careful we are, pets can go missing 🥺 In this situation, it can be difficult to know what to do first to help find them.

Here are some tips for pet owners, from our Vets: 👉 http://pdsa.me/IWzn

05/07/2023

Just to clear up some recent confusion with people messaging me about pet sitting.

🐾 I don't offer home boarding, as I have 3 young children and 2 guinea pigs.

🐾 I'm more than happy to pet sit in your home, hours being from 9am - 11pm.

🐾 I can not offer overnight stays in your home either because of my little ones.

Hope this clears things up 💕

05/07/2023

Luci made some new friends on our walk today! She likes to end our walking session with tummy scratches 💕

05/07/2023

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Today is Pet Remembrance Day and we’re thinking of all the lovely pooches who are sadly no longer with us 💛 Losing a pet is so heartbreaking, but the memories with them will last a lifetime. 🐶
If you’re remembering a pet today, why not celebrate them by donating to the pooches in our care 👉 https://bit.ly/3PQOkjw
We also want to celebrate today by filling our feeds with gorgeous photos of your very missed pets so please share them below! 📸

Image description: Chocolate brown Labrador lying on the sofa on a pink blanket. His head and paws are resting on an orange dog toy and he's looking at the camera.

30/06/2023

How handsome is this boy 😍 This is Hercules. Hercules is a lovely boy that like his strokes 💕

29/06/2023

✨️ Meet Willow!✨️

I popped in on Willow earlier today.
I offer small animal drop ins to provide fresh food/water, cage cleaning and cuddles! Willow is 2 years old and she's lovely! 💕

28/06/2023

Back to see Luci and Co this morning! Luci has enjoyed chasing butterflies 🦋 on our walk today! 💕

27/06/2023

✨️ Meet Luci!✨️

This lovely girl is 10 months old! I've been to see Luci today for a 30 minute walk around the fields. She has so much energy! ⚡️
She got a little wet, in the rain 🌧 but did enjoy being dried off with towel when she got home 🏡

27/06/2023

✨️ Meet Floki and Gilly!✨️

Floki (white) is almost 12 years old
Gilly (looks black but is actually brindle!) is 6 years old

I popped in on them at dinner time to let them in the garden to stretch their legs and for toilet time. They're very sweet! 💕

25/06/2023

Here comes the thunder and lightning! ⛈️

Here are some (hopefully) helpful tips to help your furry friends 🐾💕

Is your dog scared of thunder? Does your kitty dart under the bed at the first rumble? Learn a few tips for keeping your pets calm during the storm.

24/06/2023

Took little ones to the park this afternoon and saw this little cutie 💓 (I've only just noticed the other one running in the background) 🤣

24/06/2023

🐾BENEFITS OF HIRING A DOG WALKER🐾

1) DOG WALKING PROMOTES HEALTH & EXERCISE!
There is no other way to say it; dogs need exercise in order to remain healthy and happy. Unfortunately, obesity is an enormous concern among pets, partially due to two reasons: a poor diet and lack of exercise. Simply said, a regular walk is vital to your pet’s health!

2) DAILY WALKS HELP ELIMINATE DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR.
Have you ever come home from work to a ripped up magazine, or chewed up pair of shoes? Undesirebale behavior, such as barking, chewing, biting, and scratching can be greatly reduced by exercise. Dog walking helps relieve excess pent up energy, providing a natural, enjoyable outlet for your dog. Scheduling a dog walker to come midday will often assist with deturring destructive or anxiety driven behavior, helping your pup both physically and mentally, allowing you to come home to a relaxed pet and clean home!

3) WALKS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO WEIGHT CONTROL.
An overweight pet isn’t a healthy pet, no matter how it is rationalized. Just like people, extra weight on a dog can lead to diabetes, heart disease, respiratory issues, cancer, decreased quality and length of life…the list goes on. Excess weight can be especially detrimental to older dogs, adding a painful strain on again joints and enhancing the likelihood to develop arthritis. Imagine your arthritic grandfather was forced to march around with a 60 pound backpack all day; the idea sounds excruciating!

Dogs rely on their humans to take them out and get execercise, so if you don’t have time, or work all day, please consider hiring a dog walker! Your dog will thank you!

4) SOCIALIZATION IS KEY!
Most dogs thrive on socialization with both humans and fellow doggies, but they must have frequent contact to keep them friendly and social. The more dogs are walked, the more they become used to the sights, sounds, and smells of the outside world. They’ll be less nervous or anxious to be outside, and their overall happiness will greatly increase. Our private walks are great for pups who love human connection, but if your pup loves other dogs or needs more interaction with them, we’d recommend scheduling a buddy walk!

5) TOILET TIME
Adult dogs should have an opportunity to “go” every 6-8 hrs, and although your pet may be able to “hold it” for longer, please keep in mind that she is at a greater risk for urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections. Puppies and senior dogs should be let out even more often…every 2-4 hours to be on the safe side.