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Home from home doggy walking,play and socialisation . Reliable and no back word ever given.

25/12/2023

Mon 25th Dec

Merry Xmas to my wonderful companions ( and their owners too) and, as usual, Xmas dinner is served....

07/12/2023

Thurs 7th Dec

Un, deux

An update, my friend's Frenchie puppies are coming along very well indeed, three have been sold, there are 2 remaining , a boy and girl if anyone interested, please contact K ATe who comments below

10/11/2023

Fri 10th Nov

Iles sont arrivés

Today Nala the Frenchie has had her pups, 3 girls and 2 boys. Nala and the father are owned by a friend of mine , she is not a breeder , this is Nalas first litter and was not a planned pregnancy. The pups will be available for adoption so pls msg if you know of anyone interested and will put you in touch.

06/11/2023

Mon 6th Nov

Belle Maison sil vous plait

If anyone knows of someone wanting a French bulldog pup, a friend of mine will have some available for sale very soon. Please note the photo is not of the actual pups and is for advertising only. Also know of a male adult Frenchie looking to be rehomed, please msg me in respect of either if interested and will put you in touch with relevant people.

23/10/2023

Monday 23rd Oct

A sculpture of Ruby

Take a look at this superb likeness of regular guest Ruby made by Feltyfloofs, they can be found on FB and are open to comissions

21/10/2023

Sat 21st Oct

This is a sculpture of Charlie who comes to me made by Feltyfloofs who can be found on Facebook and you can comission a sculpture of your pet thru them, really is a superb likeness of Charlie

20/10/2023

Friday 20th Oct

A look back at the wonderful guests that have joined my walks over the last month...

05/10/2023

Wed Oct 4th

Happy Birthday Edgar! Turned 4 yesterday, photos and captions courtesy of his Mam!

07/09/2023

Thurs 7th Sept

What I did on my holidays

Isn't that what you had to write when you went back to school and as they are all back now, time to look at the fabulous companions that I walked during Aug and start of Sept

30/07/2023

Sunday 30th July

Another month almost over and into the school hols so time to look back over the last 3 weeks and some of my companions on various walks

11/07/2023

Tuesday 11th July

Boxing clever

Have I ever told you I have a weakness for Boxers? A look at some of my wonderful walking companions from the last 2 weeks

30/06/2023

Friday 30th June

Fields of gold

Pepi heads my latest tribute to the pets I've walked the last 10 days or so, including managing to put 3 boxers from 3 different owners together one day...

20/06/2023

Tuesday 20th June

June walks

Some of my companions over the last couple of weeks

10/06/2023

Saturday 10th June

Farewell my friend

The saddest news this week is Finlay has passed age 11. Finlay has been coming to me for many years and it is so hard to take that he will not be yapping outside my front door at 7-15am to be let in,the door bell was never necessary, you knew he had arrived. Never happier than when in water or, even better, making snow angels. He just wanted to meet every dog on the planet, not play with them or chase them, just needed to meet them all, no matter how far away they were. We are all going to miss you Finlay.

09/06/2023

Friday 9th June

Birthday boy

It's happy birthday to Pepi who turned 5 today, first visited me as a very young pup and has popped by once or twice since then....

06/06/2023

Tuesday 6th June

In retrospect

A look at some of my guests over the last 2 weeks...

24/05/2023

More from May

Some shots of my guests that have entertained me since my Star Wars tribute...

04/05/2023

May the 4th be with you

Star Paws

The main feature are more wonderful characters that have thoroughly exercised my mind and body. Oh and a reminder, never give your pets chocolate, keep the Galaxy far far away...

13/04/2023

Thurs April 13th

Spooky branch

Is it just me or can anyone else see a dogs face in this fallen part of a tree? Looks like bloodhound face to me

06/04/2023

Thurs 6th April

Lake land friends

Some photos from the walks over the last 2 weeks, where the most popular attraction has been the lake which appears on Sandy Flatt's after heavy rain fall. It is purpose built to assist drainage from the football fields, all of them love it ,it's rain water shallow with a grass base so they come out clean!

23/03/2023

Wed 22 March

Looking sharp

After 6 years I have upgraded my phone which is giving me sharper photos so a look at the walks from the last fortnight

08/03/2023

Wed March 8

Good companions

A selection of photos from walks over the last two weeks and the wonderful pets that make my days so memorable

22/02/2023

21st February

Guest services

A few photos from the walks over the last week or so

15/02/2023

Feb 14th

My valentines

A selection of some of my guests from this months walks

03/02/2023

Fri 3rd Feb

Highlight show of some of the wonderful pets Ive walked in January

26/01/2023

Thurs 26th Jan

Ruby Anniversary

Today my Siren, Ruby, turned 7 so its happy birthday Ruby. I have been walking her for 5 years and she stole my heart a long time ago and an awful lot more along the way. Here are a couple of photos from today and some favourites along the way...

25/01/2023

Wed 25th Jan

Guardian Angel

Thought you would like to see this photo taken by Edgar's owner last night of Edgar napping with her daughter. I walk Edgar 3x pw and always send him home a different colour and prompted the enquiry off one follower of "how long have you been walking polar bears too?"

09/01/2023

Mon 9th Jan

900 up!

Today the page surpassed 900 followers so just a thank you for all of you that let me borrow your wonderful pets for so many fabulous walks and still follow the page even when you dont need me, some photos from recent walks..

31/12/2022

Dec 31st

End of another year so a look at some of my walks from this month

25/12/2022

Christmas Day

A turkey lunch for todays visitors the dynamic duo of Cookie and Whisky plus Bertie the Cockapoo. They came for some exercise whilst their owners visited various relatives and if they visit me xmas day, they share my turkey and trimmings!

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Roxy

Roxy Some sad news to report as regular guest Roxy passed away a couple of weeks ago. her owner Kate Woods has agreed to a tribute being posted, Roxy was a wonderful companion, we did so much together, up Roseberry Topping, visiting abandoned railway stations and World War II relics and many hours spent together on Redcar beach and South Gare. There wasnt a care or trouble in the world that could not be melted away by Roxy's company. I walk and care for pets all day every day. every evening, every week end and yet a few months ago I had a free afternoon to myself, so I thought what do I really want to do, that was easy, I messaged Kate and asked to borrow Roxy! Thanks for the memories Rox, you will never be forgotten

Tiger 6th Feb

Tuesday 6th February

Tiger Bertie and Jasper racing 14th Sept

Thursday 14th Sept For our afternoon walk , we were joined by Jasper a 3 yr old Lurcher so Jasper Tiger and Bertie decided to have a race which I caught the end of on camera. Paul Latham had backed Bertie the Westie Jasper will be holidaying shortly. Bertie liked the idea of a dog that he could chase around having a bit of time with us and it gave Tiger some peace too. Bertie is doing very well, he is very happy indeed, sleeping well and eating well and certainly enjoying all the pets he meets on our walks. he has taken a liking to perching himself on the window sill so he can watch all the passers by. Presently we are awaiting a visit off another potential guest and then we will be off out again

Bailey and Tiger 8th September

Friday 8th Sept Time for a video, this is Tiger and Bailey playing in the beck today, we did a 3 mile walk at lunchtime along the length of the beck and this is a favourite place of theirs to have a dip and its running water so makes a great stop

Vinny Bailey and Edna 21st Aug evening

Tuesday 22nd August Took this video during last nights walk and like it as it shows them all enjoying themselves and want to share it. Bailey and Vinny had a fabulous tussle over a branch they found in the beck and managed to bring it home with them.Edna knows when to get out of the way Today we have a Beck walk and walk to the shops and now about to go out again, they are all enjoying the extra company as both my lads are with me, so we have been all going out with them

Messi 28th July

Dog free today so took in my first footy of the season but here is a look back to some video of Messi and his ball chasing skills from 28th July

Darcy 29th June sandy Flatts

Thursday 29 June Today we played Darcy-fetch. It is very good exercise for humans.You throw the ball and then chase after Darcy trying to get it back.. And I think the house is haunted. There are only the two of us here and Darcy's nice owners explained he sleeps downstairs on the sofa and patiently waits for you coming down on a morning. So who was bouncing on my bed at 7am? ( obviously not a human) Must have been a ghost. Anyone else got a ghost with a wet nose?

Max , Avenue of trees 1st June

Thursday 1st June Chance to see Max at his ball chasing best down the Avenue, please remember the ball thrower and camera man is the same person so there is a bit of camera shake

Ella 18th April

Tiger and Ella 3rd March

Friday 3rd We went over to Norton to meet up with Tiger's pal Ella and took them for a good sprint down near Billingham bottoms then had a walk into old Billingham as the Country Park was too muddy. Tiger had a good sprint and then they just followed each other around

Tiger on Redcar beach 13th Feb

Monday 13th The rain finally stopped so took Tiger for a run on Redcar beach. Here he is on video, think we can safely say he is a very happy guest

Ella and Tiger together

Monday 6th After her long week end, Ella went home tonight, she has been a fabulous companion for Tiger and are always together.

Tiger on Sandy Flatts 2nd Feb

Feb 2nd Took Tiger to sandy flatts for a good sprint on soft ground and then on to Marton beck west walk by devil's bridge, so called because the underside of the bridge is said to have a cloven footprint.Did not wade in to check .

Giles in Avenue of Trees

Giles goes home tonight but he has got to like this walk and pulls to go here, there are plenty of squirrels to chase and you do not get any car doors banging or loud noises which he does not like The video is a little dark as was throwing it down this afternoon

Bailey at South Gare (Redcar)

Saturday 31st Bailey left today, a wonderful companion and think can safely say he enjoyed himself

Buzz at South Gare

Wednesday Buzz went home last night bringing his holiday to an end. But we had some fun together. We certainly had some fun.

Buzz ball chasing

Buzz on Marske beach

Saturday Took Buzz to Marske beach as he loves the seaside so much and, as you can see,, he is very happy and enjoying his holiday

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How it all began...

For many years I was my mother’s live in Carer as she had lost the use of her legs and was chair/bed bound. Her wish was to live in her own home and not a Care Home. Because she could not walk she had to have a live in Carer, so I took on the role.

Her love in life was dogs and she had worked for many many years at Wilkinson Gale and Hall Vets in Newport Road, Middlesbrough. So to keep her quality of life and ner mind active, I began to take in dogs from friends and neighbours whilst they were at work. I could not leave my Mum so it meant the pets got constant attention and care whilst their Owners were at work or away.

It quickly became popular and eventually I lost my Mum after 8 and a half years of caring for her. By then, I had quite a portfolio of visiting pets and so the pets continued and then took over my life, very quickly the business became what it is now, a full time business.

And now, well I provide a caring home for pets whose owners used to deny themselves holidays because they refused to put their pets in kennels. Not just holidays, but cover for hospital operations or recovery periods or long shifts where the pets were home alone.