Precious Pets Rolleston

05/11/2024

💯% this. Dog walking sounds easy peasy, it can be. However there is always a lot of other factors and things to consider. The what if's, the dogs personality, an awareness of your surroundings. I've had some stressful near miss incidents, only one particularly awful incident (thankfully), and lots of times that could have gone bad but didn't due to my due diligence. A safe, enjoyable walk for all involved is the aim every time. 🚶‍♀️ 🐕 🐾

So this isn't going to be a popular post, but as it's something I feel strongly about I'm going to put it out there ...
As school heads towards finishing, and kids are encouraged to find a paying job (especially in the current economic climate) I'm seeing increasing numbers of posts on community pages offering to walk, feed, baby sit, cuddle, supervise or otherwise interact with your pets while you are away/ working/ busy with the holiday period. So I'm talking specifically about dogs here. There has been a huge amount of press coverage in the last few months about 'pack walkers' and the problems with a lack of control and a lack of qualifications and registration, meaning anyone can do this, whether they know what they're doing or not.

Guess what? Same goes with the people you allow into your home to look after your dog(s). I've just seen a post with two young people, maybe around 13/14 years of age, offering to walk dogs. My 30kg Labrador could pull me off my feet if he chose to, so he'd have a field day with one of them. In addition, I doubt very much if they would have the common sense or clear headedness if something were to go wrong while they were out with your dog. What if immediate Veterinary care was required. What if the dog needed carrying somewhere?

If you're a parent of a child with these ideas, while I admire their initiative, I'd quietly stear them in another direction. It can go so terribly wrong very quickly, with the best of intentions, and society will ALWAYS blame the dog. You are your dogs advocate, so please do not put them in this position. (Photo from internet).

04/11/2024

So excited to meet Milo (the slightly blurred guy!) today. Baby sibling to Molly and Ruby, and doing very well learning the important things. Like sitting for a treat. All the good doggos

25/10/2024

Stella, checking where the giant paint pawed dog is, and the small footed human, and large bird who were also in this painting convoy apparently 😆

24/10/2024

Percy and Griff (aka The Griffalo), the biggest and smallest dogs of today ♥️

22/10/2024

Fly high beautiful Tui ❤️
Have a fabulous time up at the rainbow Bridge, where I'm sure Holly the cat was waiting for you. Bark at all the trailers that go past, enjoy all the sunshine and treats.

I always miss my regular dogs when they pass, Tui fought a long battle with arthritis. She loved her fishy treats and was such a happy girl right up until the end.

14/10/2024

Happy couch pets 💤 😴 💤

09/10/2024

Nothing like being followed by a formation of chickens 😆🐓

05/10/2024

🤣🤣🤣 this scam is one I often fall for.

02/10/2024

Merlin taking a roll in the lush spring grass.

30/09/2024

Just a handsome Sydney 😍

29/09/2024

Misty loving my shoes 😆 Funny kitty.

27/09/2024

I had a plan this morning. Take photos of each dog and create a Friday collage. I started off well, then from walk 4 of the day I completely forgot to take the photos 🤦‍♀️😆 So here is the 6 dogs who made up my first 3 walks of today. Such a happy bunch.
Have a great weekend! Be sure to enjoy a good amount of rest and relaxation.

22/09/2024

Ziggy cat

18/09/2024

I couldn't share, so have screenshot to post. Misty is a great wee dog, she is just not suited to her current home with another dog. Her ideal would be to be the solo pet, and no small children. I have walked Misty on and off for several years. I am happy to answer any questions I can. If interested in meeting Misty please use the contact info in the Furever Homes post.

02/09/2024

Poor Max and I got caught in that crazy horizontal downpour.
Stella and Bobbi get a much more pleasant adventure with this rainbow overhead. 🌈

28/08/2024

One very happy Hera ❤️
First walk in months due to enforced rest before major leg surgery and a long period of crate time post surgery. There was a lot of sniffs to catch up on!