Pampered PETS

23/08/2023

Today, on International Blind Dogs Day, we’re celebrating dogs with limited or no vision and sharing our top tips on how to care for them.

🐶 Safety is key
The first priority should be ‘dog proofing’ your home. Remove or cover any furniture that has sharp edges, use stairgates to close off any hazardous areas, and make sure you have no holes in your garden lawn. Keep the layout of your house the same as this will help them navigate, and move things like shoes out of the way.

🐶 Provide familiarity
Make sure their food and water bowls can always be found in the same space. You could even use a fountain water bowl as the sound of the splashing water will make it easier for your dog to locate its bowl.

🐶 Predictability and reassurance
As with any dog, predictability and consistency are so important for their well-being. A few extra considerations and a steady routine can help provide this predictability. Having a bell attached to you so your dog always knows where you are will help to make them feel safe. Using your voice when interacting with your dog, especially before touching them or when someone is approaching, will prevent them from being startled.

🐶 Enrichment, enrichment, enrichment!
Offer your dog plenty of opportunities to problem-solve and play. You can offer them puzzle feeders or enrichment toys such as Kongs on a regular basis. They might need a little support in the beginning, and make sure you don’t make it too difficult for them to dog into.

23/08/2023

Roxy's had a bumpy start to life and at the young age of two, she's already known several different homes. 💔 Loving and playful, she adores attention and is looking for patient owners who can help her overcome her anxiety and offer extra support as she adjusts to life in a new home.

Roxy could even potentially live with another calm dog so she can learn the art of taking life a little easier! Can you help her find the home she deserves? 👉 https://bit.ly/47wtbl8

23/08/2023

Finlay is 9 years old. He came into our care with another dog, who has since been rehomed, as their owner was having to relocate abroad for work. He has been a much loved family pet and has lived with a young baby and a 6 year old child.

He is housetrained, good when left alone for long hours, responds well to basic commands, good with visitors to the home including young children and travels well.

He does have minor joint stiffness and a fatty lump under his right front leg neither of which the vet is concerned about but the owners have put him on a liquid glucosamine supplement which they feel has helped his joints. If you'd like be considered for adopting Finlay, or any of the dogs in our care, please visit our website https://www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk/rehoming/how-do-i-adopt

23/08/2023

Meet Murphy 🐶
He came into Dogs Trust Ballymena through our Canine Care Card after his owner sadly passed away. He is a very affectionate gentle giant who loves human and animal friends 💛
The Canine Care Card gives dog owners peace of mind that their dog will be loved for a lifetime.
It means a dog is automatically cared for if their owner passes away, moves into a care home or receives a life-changing diagnosis which means they can no longer look after their much-loved canine companion 👉 https://bit.ly/3KPVilL

Image description: Black and tan Rottweiler standing on a path with grass either side and trees behind him.

23/08/2023

Little three year old Gus is looking for a loving home where he can be taken on lovely, calm walks. He is the happiest boy and enjoys a good snuggle! He can live with children ages 11 and over💛
He is at Dogs Trust Cardiff📍 https://bit.ly/44mQWJQ

Photo Description: Gus is a French Bulldog Cross looking right at the camera whilst sitting down outside wearing a yellow Dogs Trust collar

08/08/2023

Please stop scrolling! ✋ This , we want to introduce you to a lovely older lady called Tink! Today is her 115th day in our care, and we think she is being overlooked because of her age and hyperthyroidism.

At 15 years of age, you may not think she enjoys running around like a kitten and playing with toys, but you'd be wrong. This playful lady will make a wonderful addition to a family. 👉 https://bit.ly/3rT127E

04/08/2023

"Found this boy tied up outside a supermarket. Stayed for hours until I realized they just abandoned him. I searched for days trying to find out if anyone forgot him, lost or anything but to no avail. Today I just passed the chip in my name. We are officially a family!!!

When I told him he smiled and I took a picture to share!!!! Animals do have feelings . You will never feel this much pain and insecurity again!"

02/08/2023

My lad found this dog wandering around the moorefield stoke aldermoor

01/08/2023

Tonight's Shad Chefs Weather Update for the week commencing the 24th July 🌧️🙄

30/07/2023

30/07/2023

Thoughts 💭😂😂😂

26/07/2023

Hi All I thought I would tell you a little bit about what I can do for your pets! I care for Hamsters to Horses 365 days of the year (including Christmas) I can come to your home for Dog Walking And Pet Care. My charges are for Benfleet £10 per visit/hour Canvey/ Rayleigh £12 Southend/Basildon £15. I am also willing to feed wildlife and water plants etc. Live in/Night Stay £35 Benfleet/Canvey or Rayleigh only. I am Insured and DBS checked. I hope this information will help you if you need my services when you are at work or on holiday. Please message me or call 07776176322 Thank you Lynne

21/07/2023

Don’t think I would take on a booking to walk this little lot ha ha

19/07/2023

A nice walk on the Heights Canvey with Maisie and little Dougie waiting for their treats bless them

18/07/2023

Out walking at Little Havens with these two darlings! What a lovely evening!

28/06/2023

Hi All I hope you like my new little business venture? Please support me by sharing my page! Look out for daily posts about the pets I care for and their antics!