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Auntie Bobbi's

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Auntie Bobbi's

Fully Insured (PetPlan)
WBC 4 star Licenced.
(15)

No: 21/01189/HBOARD
Watford
"That one place you and your dog will always be welcome and you know you'll get treated like family!"

18/08/2023

Well what an end to a sad, bittersweet and upsetting adverture....
Lost my first post. But I was sat upright, drinking a cuppa sugary tea looking out the window absolutely over the moon that I was sat upright looking out the window after waking up after an urgent blue light ambulance journey and emergency spinal surgery to prevent any further damage done due to Cauda Equina (that according to a number of professionals, I didn't have). I cannot begin to fathom how lucky I have been to have a wonderful Dr (whom, unfortunately I've only just met in the past 2 weeks of being at my surgery.. just as we're leaving of course) who persisted and stuck by me and didn't just fob me off. And of course all the paramedics that brought me to a&e and the fantastic Queen's square Neurological hospital in London that looked after.me when I arrived.
I was scared and didn't have a clue what was going on when I was told at 4am that I needed to be prepped for surgery. It was only then it was confirmed to me that I had Cauda Equina (no he's not a footballer Scott) and that things were really bloody serious.
Well scared, emotional but not alone I was operated on by the most wonderful surgeon and assisted by the absolute bee's knees of a team, in surgery and on ward just Everywhere in this wonderful hospital! I am truly truly grateful to be sat here writing this and looking forward to ACTUALLY living again... Oh and you have no idea how good my cheese and pickle sandwich was that was waiting for me at lunch time before I originally started writing this... What a rollercoaster. WOW. I will apologise if this is a bit of a higgedy piggedy message... Don't blame me.. I'm probably still high! ♥️

03/07/2023

To all my wonderful clients,
I would have very much liked to have let you know this personally, but I'm a little overwhelmed and finding myself getting incredibly emotional.
As you all know Scott, Courtney, Cali and I have had a lifetimes supply of stress and trials over the last 8 months. With Scott's dad having multiple strokes and sudden passing, and Scott's cancer scare and continuing eye worries, Courtney not doing what we all hoped he'd be doing because of school closures. Cali becoming more anxious and lonely because we can't find a school place for her still, and the pain I'm finding myself in daily only getting worse, the last thing we expected was to be told we needed to move out of our home.
We could wallow and panic. Or be angry but we have all decided to see this as a blessing in disguise, take this as the positive motivation we need to help better our quality of living and change our circumstances. We are literally surviving here, not living.
The hardest part of this however is letting you all know that Auntie Bobbi's will be closing it's doors and I will be hanging up the leads for good on the 15th of August. We will be here until the the end of August, but using the time off we had booked for holiday as time to pack, get moved, say TTFN and get settled.
We are moving up to Scotland to be closer to family and to give us the opportunity to start living again. But most importantly, to give Courtney and Cali the education that they both need and deserve.
I just wanted to thank every single person that has entrusted me with their beautiful furry family members over the last 8 years. I cannot thank you enough for the love and support you have shown me. From dogs and clients I've only had the pleasure of meeting once, to those who have been regular visitors or walking companions. You all mean the absolute world to me.
Business has had it's ups and downs, rough patches and sleepless nights, but I can honestly say over the years the good times outweigh the bad. And who can complain when your job is to love and cuddle dogs all day!
For this reason aswell as my physical health I can't bring myself to continue this adventure up north as none of you or your beautiful dogs can ever be replaced.
I'm still working for now as usual and all bookings before the 15th of August are secure. I am in the process of arranging alternative care for those booked in at the start of September and following months. I will also do my utmost to help find alternative care for all my lovely four legged companions for any future bookings looking to be made if help or recommendations are needed.
I truly wish you all the very best and if you're ever in Scotland, our door is always open!
I'm also on facebook if anyone wants to stay in touch and obviously...I'd never say no to any pictures of my furry friends you want to send! I know I'm going to miss them all so much.

P.S. I will apologise in advance if I start blubbing when I see you next.

It has been an honour and a pleasure.
Always, Auntie Bobbi ###
❤️🐾🐶🐾❤️

31/05/2023

Please accept my sincerest apologies to anyone that is trying to get in touch. Scott and I decided to take a very last minute little break away after recieving the sad news that our landlady is selling up. This has been a really devastating blow after what has proved to be an incredibly difficult and stressful year for us so far. We are genuinely at breaking point, so took the opportunity to visit my family up in Scotland and clear our heads. The WiFi and reception are not great where we are also, so have taken the opportunity to go a little off grid for good chunks of the day.
We will be leaving tomorrow to get back for my boarding bookings. Until then, any urgent inquiries regarding Friday or this weekends bookings will be answered as soon as I get decent reception tomorrow.
For now, here's a picture of Hamish and Bugsy's new pals. They're not quite as waggy tailed though and don't seem to like a tennis ball... Must be the accent aswell, but they seem to say "Moooo" instead of "Woof.." 🙃

22/04/2023

Unfortunately last week I was subjected to what I can only describe as harassment and trolling on a local "Dog" page after several wonderful people recommended me to a gentleman in distress looking for a dog sitter.
I was accused of not being licenced and refused to be listened to by the admin and the moderator as the continuously insisted I HAD to send them my licence details to add to their "list of registered dog boarders", otherwise i was deemed disreputable and unlicensed and I couldn't advertise on their page. As I kept telling them, my licence was in plain sight for all that need to see it on my personal pages (This page and my Instagram page) if they cared to look for themselves. They clearly didn't look, removed my name from the numerous comments that recommended me and then stated they removed "all unlicenced boarding recommendations names". They also didn't seem to understand that I hadn't personally advertised myself and that I was tagged and recommended by others.
It took a friend of mine two seconds to go on to my page, click ABOUT and find my licence number, screen shot it and send it to me.
The screenshot that I'll attach to this post, just so you can see for yourselves and know that nothing has been tampered with.
For clarification, I have my licence in plain view in my hallway for anyone that needs to see it. All the places I have my licence in view are in places that are legally required of me. This "list" however IS NOT.
Please please people, don't take the advice of someone you don't know.The distress and upset that these women have caused is immeasurable. Social media is a blessing and a curse unfortunately... These women could have a detrimental effect on my business all through sheer ignorance and stubbornness on their behalf. Please listen to those personal recommendations. Check businesses out for yourselves, profiles, websites, reviews etc. Most importantly though, be your own judge of character. And... ask questions. I'm here to listen and to answer any questions and queries you have. But most of all I'm here to look after your wonderful doggy companions and family members and to make sure you the owners know your dogs are in safe hands. 🐾🐶🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐶🐾

11/04/2023

I didn't catch any names in my panic earlier, but I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the groundsmen and the lovely families that were visiting their loved ones at Bushey Jewish Cemetery this morning. Your kindness helped me quickly find and bring safely home the nervous little dog that slipped out of his harness whilst in my care. I can only apologise for disrupting what should have been a peaceful day for you all.
Huge big hugs to you all. I honestly can't thank you all enough. ♥️🐾♥️

15/02/2023

Thank you all for your patience and understanding when it comes to answering messages and calls.
The last few months have not been easy for my family and I really appreciate all the support we have been given.
I'm answering messages as fast as I can, but unfortunately can't answer phone calls as my phone keeps switching itself off.

A heads up for any bookings over bank holidays. Since my prices changed a few years back, so did bank holiday charges if you were not already aware.
Easter weekend (good Friday through to Monday) is double per day.
Bank holiday weekends are double per day also. (Sat, Sun and Mon).

Anyone looking to book for Summer or half term holidays, spaces are limited. Our holiday dates this year are 16th August until 30th August.

Prices per day are £35.

Deposits are now needed to secure bookings.

Many thanks, Auntie Bobbi ❤️🐾🐩🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐾❤️

11/01/2023

Please accept my sincerest apologies. Due to a family bereavement I have not been able to respond to messages.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
I will do my best to respond as soon as possible.

15/12/2022

It's with a heavy heart that I post this. Miss Molly was sadly helped across rainbow bridge yesterday.
I am honoured to have had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful soul. I first met Molly when I started at Doberdayz. After leaving and starting out with my own adventure, Auntie Bobbi's, I had a surprise encounter at the local park close to home a few months later. A huge golden retriever came bounding towards me. And sat down right in front of me. Totally within the realms of personal bubble space... Just looking up at me. I thought to myself, I've only ever met one dog that used to sit with me this way.. surely not all retrievers do this? Just looking up longingly, waiting for a head scratch and a biscuit! The next thing I hear is Simon shouting at the top of his lungs Moooollllly!! Molly!! It was her! She remembered me. I will never forget that. And the rest is history. Jacqui and Simon, Thank you so so much for trusting me to look after your beautiful fluffy baby, it means the world to me. We will truly miss her. 💔

23/11/2022

Please excuse my apologies for delays in messaging, lack of communication, unanswered phonecalls and missed appointments.
We have alot on our plate at the moment and life has become incredibly stressful. Because of this I will be taking no new client bookings until 2023. Thank you for understanding.
I can only apologise, and mean it from the bottom of my heart, but I will not tolerate rude, snippy remarks in response to any of the above. Unless you know what my family is going through at this particular time, keep them to yourself please.

Thanks again for your continued support.
Auntie Bobbi ❤️

28/09/2022

Super Massive Summer photo dump! We do go out (it's not always very easy taking photos on walks), but in-between going out there are LOTS of naps... Not just dogs... Scotts too... LOTS of cuddles and LOTS of indoor playtime. This summer has been a crazy busy one, but lots of fun.
Things are definitely much calmer with not so much of a conveyor belt of lovely pooches staying, but I am still fully booked until December now.
Thanks again for your continued support.
🐾🐕❤️🐶❤️🐕‍🦺🐾

10/09/2022

Taking a much needed break to organise my life. Not sure a week will be enough to do that, but at least my couch covers will get washed and aired, the carpets will get hoovered without the vacuum being attacked (I know, the dogs think i need protecting), and the massive pile of washing that's making mountains all over the house will get cleared and sorted..with the bonus time to put it away. (Sorry Bugsy, no more sock treasure..) I might even sit and eat a lunch without the unnerving audience of 6 Oliver-esque faces staring longingly at me! 🥹🫣 (The guilt. Oh the guilt.)

This year has been crazy CRAZY busy with boarding. I have taken a look at my diary and realised that I have the week of the 19th September boarding free. This will be the first literal time off at home I'll have had since mid February. I'm not even exaggerating. So feel it wise to use this time wisely to sort my stuff out! I will resume normal walking on Monday 26th September.

I can't thank you enough for your continued support. I am in no way complaining that I've been so busy. It means alot that you all trust my family and I to look after your wonderful dogs and in turn I want to make sure that our home is welcoming, clean and comfortable for all your lovely fur babies. ❤️

02/08/2022

Please accept my apologies. I thought I'd posted a notification saying that we are on holiday from the 30th July until the 12th August. For some reason the post wasn't published.
Anyone trying to get in contact, please understand that all messages and enquiries will be answered when I return home.

Many thanks,

Auntie Bobbi ❤️🐾❤️

Address

Watford
WD247BT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

07505520654

Website

http://www.auntiebobbis.co.uk/

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I could have watched them cool off for hours. A clip of last week's frolics in the paddling pool. Buddy wasn't sure at first. I couldn't get him out of it after he stepped foot in it though!! I also remembered that Rosso's first experience with the paddling pool was at Auntie Bobbi's last summer... 🏊🎉🌞🐶

I forgot to post this when I got it. I don't know how I could forget as it makes my day every time I watch it! Lovely boy Bailey reacting with a big tail wag and a happy face at the thought of coming to play with his friends. We all love him here at Auntie Bobbi's. Can't wait to see him again this week. Thank you Carlie for sharing. ❤️💖

Little Minnie seemed back to her playful self last week. I think she was chuffed to have some friends her own size!!

1 whistle; 5 responses... 😍

Re-united with the Dire wolf otherwise known as Teek... I love this gentle giant. The first meeting I had with him he wouldn't come down stairs, he barked and cowered up stairs. It took almost 30 minutes to get him out of the house and into the car. Yesterday was my third meting with him. After not seeing him for a month, he recognised my voice, came down the stairs and had his collar and lead put on without and worry. He dragged me out the house and with the smallest amount of persuasion, got in my car. This is what makes my job so rewarding. ❤🐶