West End Paws

21/08/2024

12/08/2024

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10/08/2024

Some of my favourite shots from week. 🧡🐾

07/08/2024

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I truly believe that if Steve Irwin were alive today, he would have a dedicated group of people who hated him for how he treated animals.

Steve always treated every species he worked with, as the species they were, not forcing them to change their nature.

More and more I find myself trying to convince people to "let the dog go outside, it's okay if they get a little dirty" or "your snake is arboreal and can't just be confined to a small tub." Or "Your working breed dog is not happy being still and lazy in your one bedroom apartment with nothing to keep them active and thinking."

It seems in this next generation of animal husbandry, we're deciding that all animals are now going to become (and be treated as) our little babies.

Now, is it okay to refer to your furry, feathered, scaly friend as such? Of course!
Is it okay to treat them as human babies...absolutely not at all.

As we see this change taking place, so to do we see more and more stressed out animals. Ones with a lack of structure and mental enrichment...but tons and tons of random toys and bags of treats.

What Steve Irwin did is create an environment that was enriching for the animals he had. Not attempt to force the animals to adjust to his environment.

Taking your Border Collie or herding, working, hunting, breed on a 10 minute walk (as long as you remember, it's not raining or just not feeling upto it) once a day, is not cutting it.

Locking your pyrenees or Shepherd breed in a kennel all day and then keeping'em in a small apartment, but still expecting the dog to be still and always cuddling...not cutting it.

Keeping your African grey parrot in a small enclosure with a few items that you've not replaced...is not cutting it.

When you bring an animal into your life. It is so important to understand what that animal is and have a structured enrichment routine and appropriate setup for the breed/species before you take in the animal.

Anything less than what your animal needs is a disservice to your best friend.

Be kind to your animals, enrich their lives (in a way that's appropriate for them). Keep them thinking. Keep them exploring. Give them understanding and structure and you will keep them happy.

~Benjamin McGill, M.C.B Owner of GoodBoy animal training.

Picture taken while visiting local aquarium store.

03/08/2024

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29/07/2024

Ralph and I on holiday, swimming, walking, paddle boarding, relaxing. 🧡🐾

24/07/2024

Zooming, playing, posing, snacking. Fun dog days out. 🧡🐾

19/07/2024

19/07/2024

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Find out if your dog could become a lifesaving blood donor with Pet Blood Bank UK.

04/07/2024

Trying to make a difference.

17/06/2024

Today had been all about rolling, swimming and playing in the woods. Today had been a good day, despite the insect bites. 🪰

23/05/2024

Just a few from the week so far. 🧡🐾

23/05/2024

Lovely Lola had little cries watching the tv, she got up out her chair to get closer then cane in for cuddles.

08/05/2024

07/05/2024

Wolfie is looking for his forever home, but a temporary foster home would also be suitable. Full support from Bulkan Underdogs, a great charity.

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16/04/2024

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21/03/2024

Can’t believe this little lady turns 7 today. I have been fortunate to share every birthday since she was 6 months old with her. She really is part of the WEP family.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COCO 🎂🎉🥳🧡🐾

20/03/2024

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20/01/2024

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BEWARE!
Attempted dog theft occurred yesterday 19/01/2024
Times: 12:30 approx
Location: Holloway track in chilton - towards the cross road
What3words: ///averages.crimson.rebounder

Police crime ref: 101:0553078

A male, late 40s, average build, foreign accent with tan skin & brown eyes - wearing a black wool hat, black jacket, jeans & black trainers attempted to remove a dog lead from my grip yesterday. He may have targeted the dog specifically as it was a young female, or just tried his luck. After multiple attempts to free the dog from my grip I managed to shake him off, to which he saw a van pull up at the top & ran back down the track to where a beaten up white transit van was, he got into the passenger side of the van & drove off under the bridge. The van had a faded blue circular sticker on the back door.
As you can imagine, this was a pretty hairy incident but, we are all ok & the dogs were somewhat bewildered, but unharmed.
Brings it home that you’re never fully safe & should trust your gut when you feel that something isn’t quite right. This area is regularly patrolled by police & there is normally someone around ie joggers or other walkers. Sheer fluke that at the time, no one was to be seen 😩

18/01/2024

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05/01/2024

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01/01/2024

30/12/2023

Sweet Dreams Henry, you were a good boy, a noisy boy but a lovely old boy. 🐾🧡❤️‍🩹🌈

25/12/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A huge thank you to you all for cards and gifts, you are wonderful, totally unnecessary as you gift me the best gift of caring for your fluffers 🧡🐾 ###

21/12/2023

It’s nearly Christmas, extra charges definitely apply. 🤣🤣🤣🧡🐾🤶🏼🤶🏼🤶🏼