Home From Home Folkestone

23/10/2024

Hello Folks,

With Christmas on the horizon, it's a reminder of the importance of due diligence, when selecting a kennel for your dogs stay. Ensure the facility is council-licensed, guaranteeing it meets the necessary standards for safety, care, and comfort.

Remember, a little check goes a long way in keeping your dog safe and happy✌️

ALL of our dog boarders are council licensed-check em out 👇
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08/10/2024

As summer turns into winter and the nights draw in, there are lots of things that change within the environment and things owners need to be mindful of. So, I thought I would write a little list:

Conkers and acorns - both are toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Whilst we may all be tempted to pop them into the corners of our rooms to ward off any spiders, it’s not advisable if you have pets. If your pet eats one, it would be best to call the vet and ask for advice.

Fallen leaves - decaying leaves can contain fungi and bacteria as they start to rot. This can also affect your dog’s tummy and make them ill.

Fallen fruit - whilst they may look appealing (especially to our late golden retriever, Missy – would will eat anything), fallen apples and plums ferment due to their sugar content and this can cause severe vomiting and illness if eaten by your dog.

Fleas - our friend the flea also makes an unwelcome return as we turn the heating on. The eggs can lay dormant in the carpet and the warmth of the heating wakes them - lovely little critters!! It’s always good practice to treat your dog for fleas and worms regularly as directed by your vet.

Slugs and snails - another good reason to keep your pets up to date with flea and worm treatment. Slugs and snails love to come out when it is damp. They can cause lungworm in dogs and this can be fatal if untreated. Dogs like to eat snails and slugs (especially as pups) but its not quite escargot as we know it (if you like that sort of thing)! Lurking in this meaty morsel is a whole lot of trouble for dogs. You should discourage dogs from eating slugs and snails and also licking or sniffing their slimy trail.

Mushrooms and toad stalls - these make an appearance in autumn and there are a good number of them that we, in the UK, have as native fungi. If digested these can cause violent vomiting and you should seek veterinary advice immediately. A mushroom can cause a dog’s heart rate to fasten and in turn can cause seizures and death.

Antifreeze - as we prepare for winter, a lot of us will start to use antifreeze and salt. Antifreeze is ethylene glycol and is sweet to taste, so dogs will easily lick it. Antifreeze is toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. If antifreeze is consumed, dogs can become unstable on their legs and can fall over. Their back and kidney area become painful to touch too. Often this is accompanied by vomiting, dehydration and an increase in urination. If you suspect your dog has consumed antifreeze then you should treat this as an emergency and seek help immediately. Antifreeze should never be left where your dog can access it. Even a small amount can be very dangerous to dogs, for example if left in puddles. So, please discourage your dog from licking water that you do not know is clean!

Salt - salt used to clear ice can cause your dog’s paw pads to crack, become sore and even get infected. Salt of this kind can also be toxic to dogs if consumed and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. In some cases, it can be so severe it can cause seizures and/or death. A common way dogs consume salt is by licking their pads. Best practice is to wash your dog’s paws when returning home from a walk, especially when you may have encountered salt on your route. This not only prevents them from licking their paws but also helps to stop infection. This could become part of your daily routine when walking in autumn and winter - it is better to be safe than sorry.

Obviously, we all enjoy the seasonal change and the colours. I especially look forward to the appearance of Santa and dare I say it, snow! However, as we are out and about enjoying nature in all her splendour, watch out for the hidden dangers so our dogs remain safe and well.

03/10/2024

🎉 BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY 🎉

To celebrate one year of The Shed Shed, we’re giving away a hamper packed full of doggy goodies worth over a total of £70! 🐶

To enter, all you have to do is:
🪄 Tag all your furry friends
🪄 Add this post to your story

EASY PEASY! 🍋 Winner will be announced on 16 October (our first birthday) & chosen by our little apprentice Fifi (aged 7) 🎀

GOOD LUCK! Love, Shanelle xox

16/09/2024

Thank you Jodie for such a beautiful review - Ernie was an absolute star and it was a pleasure to be part of your special day.

"Julia looked after our fur baby Ernie on the day before our wedding, handled him on the wedding day so we didn’t have to worry about him and had him the evening of the wedding too. She went above and beyond to make sure our dog felt comfortable and cared for, and sent us loads of updates so we knew how he was getting on at her house too. She was flexible to work with us to make sure timings worked and it was a pleasure to have her as a part of our special day looking after our fur baby. She is so friendly and polite and looks after your dog as if they’re one of her own. We would 100% recommend Julia to whoever needs doggy care and especially to any couples getting married and wanting to include their dog on their special day"

28/08/2024

Go along and support the amazing Frandham Rehoming Centre x

26/08/2024

National dog day 2024 ❤️

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

Little photo bomb of how I spend my days 🐾❤️🐾

14/08/2024

Home From Home are endorsed by Yappily 🐾

12/08/2024

Go along and support the amazing Frandham Rehoming Centre 🐾

Flyers have arrived for our fundraising day 🐕
Thank you to all our sponsors

If anyone has anywhere we could leave flyers to be handed out we would be very grateful

07/08/2024

Thank you Maya & Beth for your lovely reviews 🐾❤️🐾

Home from Home have been looking after our dog since she was a pup. It is the highlight of her week going to hang out with her besties.
It is truly our dogs second home and you know she is being well looked after! The picture and video updates throughout the day also put you at ease. We wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Home from Home really is a home from home for our dog Indie. She is very well looked after and treated gently for her nervous nature. We always get photos and feedback of her day. Julia and Jess are lovely as well as very professional and I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Thank you for looking after our precious pup!

Home From Home are so blessed with such lovely clients and their wonderful dogs. Thank you again xx

05/08/2024

Look who's photo came first in an online Dog Show - Home From Home won best family. It couldn't be more true as the dogs we have truly are all family and we love them dearly. They have won some tasty treats which will be sent out to me, naturally these will be shared amongst the fur babies. Special thanks to LCDR Life Commitment Dog Rescue for holding the competition to support their charity and the rescue dogs in their care and also to Amy Jayne Pearson of The Canine Collective UK xx

24/07/2024

10/07/2024

A blog from a few years ago now, when we had some sunshine and it wasn't quite so wet!! However the contents remain true.

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