Best Friends Home Dog Boarding

16/04/2025

Patch needed urgent treatment after he got his paws on a pack of hot cross buns and devoured them all 😱

Aware that raisins are toxic to dogs, Patch’s owner quickly got in touch with PDSA’s out-of-hours veterinary service. At the practice, Patch was given medication to encourage him to be sick and was started on a fluid drip to support his kidneys. The next morning, he was transferred to Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital to monitor his progress and continue his fluids.

Thankfully, after a second night of hospitalisation, Patch was able to go home. Amazingly, his owner’s quick actions had likely prevented Patch from developing kidney failure. "To me, he’s not just a pet – he’s my emotional support and source of strength. At a time when I felt low, he was always there and knew when to cuddle me. He means so much," he explains.

"Things happen out of the blue with pets, so it means a lot that PDSA is there to help owners like me," Patch’s owner says. "Not everybody can afford private vet costs, but it’s not right that any pet should suffer because of that." Thanks to your support, we can treat more emergency cases like Patch’s ❤️‍🩹

[Visual description: Patch, a white and brown border collie, laying in a dog kennel at Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital receiving fluids with a red bandage on his right leg.]

16/04/2025

16/04/2025

02/04/2025

Always supporting our licensed boarders ✌

With the run-up to Easter 🐣 getting closer we are seeing more and more people trying to find suitable accommodation for their dogs.

It's so important to remember boarding or day caring for a dog without a licence is against the law and that any insurance an unlicensed business has, will be invalid.

But that's not the only reason you should choose a licensed, home dog boarder.

Here's just a few reasons why licensing is the correct choice for your dog. Licensed dog care providers......

✅ MUST have comprehensive risk evaluations by the council for your dog's safety;
✅ MUST be limited by the council on the number of dogs they can care for at any one time.
✅ MUST undergo property inspections to ensure safety and uphold best practices.
✅ MUST have strict protocols for cleanliness, safety, and disease control
✅ MUST continue to learn to keep their skills updated (CPD)
✅ MUST transport dogs safely
✅ Strive further to guarantee your dog's safety, happiness, and overall well-being

Obtaining a dog daycare or boarding licence isn't a walk in the park, let me tell you!

Find licensed boarding here 👉www.yappily.co.uk 👈

02/04/2025

🌷🐾 While spring blooms bring beauty, some flowers and plants can be highly toxic to our furry friends. Lilies, daffodils, tulips, and more can cause serious health issues if ingested.

If you’re planting a garden or bringing fresh flowers indoors, make sure you’re choosing pet-safe options! Learn more about the flowers that pose a risk and how to keep your pet safe this spring. 🌿🐶🐱

🔗 Read more: https://www.nutravet.co.uk/spring-flowers-that-are-dangerous-to-your-pet/

15/03/2025

Spring is a favourite time of year for many of us, but where our pets are concerned, there are few things to be cautious of! ⚠️

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet's safety and wellbeing all year round, but from unwanted bee stings and tempting Easter chocolate, to unknown poisonous plants and accidental open windows - there are many dangers that could put our beloved pets at risk.

Like and share to help us keep more pets safe this spring 🩷

[Visual description: Infographic titled 'Spring Hazards for Pets' illustrating various dangers including grass seeds and fertiliser, chocolate, heatstroke, open windows, bee stings, poisonous plants, cuttings, chemicals, fleas, ticks and worms, compost bins, young animals, and slug pellets.]

09/03/2025

19/02/2025

Meet Quarry! A Labrador guide dog in training, with an unusual deep red coat! ♥️

This colour is referred to as ‘fox-red’ but is technically a type of yellow Labrador (as opposed to black or chocolate). The yellow coat range can include anything from almost white to a beautiful deep red – like Quarry’s. 🐕

Did you know? A dog’s coat is determined by genetics, which affects the spread of special pigments, called eumelanin and phaeomelanin, which are responsible for the colour! 🧬

Learn more about why we choose certain breeds for our life-changing guide dogs: https://bit.ly/3ToLBhG

[Visual description: Image shows Quarry, a deep red coloured Labrador sat on a frosty patch of grass. He is looking at the camera with his tongue out to one side.]

27/01/2025

Remembering dog King, who sadly crossed the rainbow bridge 27th January 2018 after unexpectedly falling sick. Despite the best efforts of all involved, he never recovered

7 year old PD King had a great career and was loved very much by his handler and guardian
"King was: My Boy. My Partner. Not just a
dog; part of the family. RIP"

Always remembered 💙🐾🥀🌈

30/12/2024

25/12/2024

This Christmas, we'd like to pay tribute to the thousands of police officers, dog handlers, and police dogs across the United Kingdom who sacrifice their special day so we can all be safe. Thank you for your service; we applaud you. Merry Christmas from PD Buddy and the team at Thin Blue Paw. 🎅🏻🐶🎄💙🇬🇧

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our customers/families! 🐾🐾💓💓⭐⭐

07/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all Best Friends Families. In lieu of cards we have donated to The Thin Blue Paw Foundation. A charity very close to our hearts. 🐾🐾💓

We are booked with stays for much of 2025 🐾🎉

07/12/2024

Help us support heroic retired police dogs across the United Kingdom this by sponsoring Neo, Bolle, or Captain. Your support enables us to provide vital veterinary and rehabilitation care to these canine heroes. Sponsor today at ➡️ sponsor.thinbluepaw.org.uk 💙🇬🇧🐶

02/12/2024

RPD Bear from Sussex Police was celebrating his 12th birthday today with a long walk, when, on his way back, he located and alerted his owners to a man in dense undergrowth. The man was confused, wet, and cold, and unable to get up. Unbeknownst to RPD Bear, the man was a vulnerable missing person who officers had been searching for without success. The area was dark and very cold, but thanks to RPD Bear, the man received the help he needed from local officers. RPD Bear, you're a true hero, showing us that even in retirement, you can still save lives. Happy Birthday, Bear! 🎂🫶💙🇬🇧🐶