Walks, wags, 'n' woofs

13/06/2024

11/06/2024

⚠ FOUND CAT - PLEASE SHARE ⚠
We have had a tabby cat brought into our Ripon Hospital after it was invoved in an RTA. The cat was found in the Knaresborough / Ferrensby area and is in a stable condition. If you think this could be your tabby cat please give us a call on 01765 602396. Thank you. 🐈

27/02/2024

Cat microchipping is becoming law from 10th June 2024, make sure your kitties are chipped.

https://thestrayferret.co.uk/knaresborough-vets-to-host-cat-microchipping-event/

28/01/2024

20/01/2024

Last week saw the return of both Kuro and Milo but also a one off walk for Sophie.

20/01/2024

One of my first clients on my return to dog walking after Christmas was a new client - meet gorgeous puppy Skye. Skye is joining walks, wags ‘n’ woofs for shorter individual walks until she’s old enough to join group walks.

20/01/2024

Happy new year one and all (yes, I know it’s the 20th January already - New Year’s resolution to post more regularly to Facebook..epic fail 🤦‍♀️😂)

The Christmas break saw me taking a break from dog walking, but these little sweethearts kept me company - meet kitten brother and sister Sol and Luna

21/11/2023

Use this service to apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep XL Bully dogs.

16/11/2023

06/11/2023

31/10/2023

Important Update on the news today about the XL Bully ban

By the 31st December2023 it will be iLLEGAL to
Breed
sell
Advertise
Rehome
Abandon

From the 1st February 2024
It will be illegal to
Own an XL Bully unless it is registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs

Owners who wish to keep their dogs will have until the 31st January 2024 to register their dog for exemption.
The dog must be neutered and microchipped, muzzled and on a lead at all times in a public place and not in the hands of a minor.

FOR ALL LOCAL BULLY OWNERS - I own a PRIVATE DOUBLE SECURE dog park that your Bully can run free on just less than 2 acres - Parkfield Dog Park for bookings.

04/10/2023

I’m afraid the time has come for me to raise my prices a little. I’ve thought long and hard about doing so, but have frozen my prices for the last 6 years since I re-started my business. With the cost of living at an all time high, and stupidly high fuel prices, unfortunately my outgoings are high and I’m unable to continue charging what I’ve charged for the last 6 years.

With the living wage set to increase to at least £11/ hr next year, it feels like the right time to make the increase.

As of January 2024, my charges will be as follows:

Group walking - £12/ hr
Solo 1:1 - £15/ hr

Puppy/ elderly dog 30 min pop ins - £8
Cat and small pet visits - £8/ 30 mins

15/09/2023

You will have all heard the news about the banning of XL Bully’s following the attack last week. Having walked several bull breeds over the years, including American Bulldogs, this saddens me as breed doesn’t maketh the dog and the way a dog behaves is dependent on so many factors. It is what it is though and the law has been passed, XL Bully’s will be banned, however……if you already own a bull breed and suspect they will fall into the category of XL Bully DONT PANIC!

PLEASE READ THE ADVISE BELOW REGARDING THE NEW LAW (copied and pasted from elsewhere) AND SHARE FAR AND WIDE

To answer a few questions….Yes, if you already own an XL Bully, the dog will be classed as a banned breed, and you will have to go through the exemption process to be able to keep your dog under Defra’s exemption rules.

We do not know yet, how they will define XL’s, we can assume it will be similar to how they define Pitbull Type…Measurements and Characteristics.

Our advice, at this time, if you suspect your dog is an XL, get them neutered ASAP, to have your dog exempted, it must be neutered. If it’s not neutered and it’s seized, you will NOT get your dog back until it has been neutered. Better having them neutered now by your own vet than the police approved kennels getting them done. Also, if your dog is already neutered, you may be able to stop your dog going into kennels, there’s the IES (Interim Exemption Scheme) that a few forces use, where you can keep your dog at home, under conditions, until the court date for exemption.

Muzzle train your dog now!! This will prove you’re a responsible owner, and, also prepare your dog for having to keep them muzzled, at all times, in public, this includes in your car etc.

If the police come for your dog..DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING!! They may try to blag you into signing…Oh sign this to say you understand why we are taking your dog. Don’t!! You’ll be signing for them to put your dog to sleep.

We appreciate that this news is frightening for owners 😢 And, many will be angry!! Keep calm at all times with the authorities, they will be judging you and your behaviour as well as your dog!! Please copy and paste this information and share far and wide.

17/07/2023

A months dog walking in review!

Lots of Milo walks, but Kuro and Frankie joined us a few times too, along with my Poppy also of course 😊

17/07/2023

Gosh, it’s been a while since I updated hasn’t it 😳!!

Pet sits over the last month have kept me INCREDIBLY busy and still been dog walking too!

Over the last month I’ve finished off looking after the lovely Mabel, looked after the handsome Ozzy and Hoshi and their hedgehog garden buddies and visited the sweet Cherri and her feathered friends, 13 week old (believe it or not 😳) goslings “Dino”, “Cygnet”, “Kristiana” and “Goldie” - they kept me busy for 1-1.5 hrs, 3 times a day for 2 weeks!