dogwalk

12/12/2021

we found this sweet young kitty on our carport this morning and we are trying to find her family - please share!

***UPDATE*** THIS PET HAS BEEN SURRENDERED

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on December 12, 2021 in Durham, NC 27705 near kirkwood and britt

Message from Finder: she's in our hse now to keep her safe from the neighbor cats.

Description: kitten, maybe 6-7 months old, about 5 pounds. friendly and clean. no microchip. found hunkered down and cold on our carport.

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/7576473

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

12/07/2021

2022 dogwalk calendars are here! Get 'em while they're hot! 12 months of Durham's cutest dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, and even a dragon! These adorable faces are here to help you keep track of what day it is (or month... heck, anyone sure what year it is anymore?)! We all need a little help from our friends.

Order form here - free Durham delivery or shipping nationwide!

https://dogwalktalk.com/calendars/

09/23/2021

well established pet sitting/dog walking business in central Durham seeking independent contractors to work up to 5 days a week.
schedules vary from week to week based on client needs but average between 40 & 60 visits per week (roughly 5-9 hours per day).

we’re also hiring for overnight petsitting in client’s homes. this could be someone who has another job during the day or is in grad school. it could also be someone who also wants to work for dogwalk during the day.
we are seeking candidates with flexibility to work mornings, mid-days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. we do strive to give all team members two regular days off in a row every week and we accommodate each team member’s scheduling needs as much as possible, creating a strong dogwalking team – we strive to support one another!
independent contractors are compensated based on the specifics of each job they do, ranging from $15 to $ 18 per hour. we also offer Paid Time Off, earned as you walk!
job requirements:
* at least 20 years of age
* able to make at minimum a one year commitment to the job
* solid dog handling skills and clear understanding of dog and cat behavior
* available and willing to work a varying schedule, which may include weekends, mornings, evenings and/or holidays
* willing to work outside in all types of weather
* ability to administer basic medications to both cats and dogs
* willingness to learn new skills
* ability to follow detailed instructions that will vary from client to client
* comfortable caring for both cats and dogs
* ability to walk 5 miles or more per day
* honest, dependable, mature and trustworthy
* agree to a background check
* have a dependable car, good driving record and valid driver’s license
* have a smart phone and daily internet access
* ability to keep up with an often-changing daily schedule
* ability to stay on task and keep appointment times
* be organized and work independently as well as communicate with other ic’s, clients and owner
* ability to have fun and be in the moment
* applicants must live in or very close to durham
* proof of covid-19 vaccination

04/02/2021

dogwalk s hiring part time with the potential for more full time hours as business continues to pick up. also looking for someone to do overnight pet sitting from time to time. job description here ... https://dogwalktalk.com/about/

03/06/2021

Amy and I are fundraising for Independent Animal Rescue! Please consider donating to this wonderful organization that has supported our adventures in fostering - we are currently hosting our 17th foster cat! Any amount will be greatly appreciated. xo!

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/fastandfurriest2021/account/1073855/?fbclid=IwAR27ACjIWUVE6sRWAzl0ifeB2D88MlfOCvgN_BtyCH7O0fIvmFiY5xUTlHU

Join in supporting Independent Animal Rescue!

04/07/2020

this little beast opened my heart in a big way to chihuahuas! Sake is kind, funny, crafty, and sunggly and feisty when need be. i haven't seen her in many years but there is still a place in my heart for her and her amazing people Ren Kay

04/02/2020

those of you who have been around a while know sadie. she has the honor of being the longest running client on the roster. she and i first met on 8/26/04 when she was just about 4 months old. we became fast friends and have had many adventures together. she's still out there looking for found food and new friends - each day is grand in her eyes! David B. Wong

03/26/2020

this sweetie - Ms. Belle - was also in the original crew of dogwalk clients (boy i wish i saved all those details!). i'm pretty sure she was one of the first 10 clients back in 2003. we were walking her and her wild ass sister (Risa Foster what was her name? it's slipping my mind right now) around and through east campus while their house was being renovated. that's also when i met Robert Walpole :)

03/25/2020

i'm going to spend some of this time while things are different to pull out some classic dogwalk photos. starting with one of my favorites - Marshmallow and is toy. he used it to protect himself from me - he wasn't so fond of the hired help at first though he did warm up a bit over time. a little ahead of his time with the social distancing ;) Lisa Berdan remember this one?

03/20/2020

i've thought long and hard about what is safe and what is right. while i do feel that we have maintained safe operations to this point amidst the covid-19 situation, as I continue to watch trends across the nation, i do not like the shifts i'm seeing. the walkers and i have come to the difficult agreement to shut down regular services starting this sunday, march 22.

for existing clients who are essential personnel and need our support, or if emergencies arise, please reach out if you need us - we're making those calls on a case by case basis.

we are not accepting any new clients at this time.

we're all maintaining hope that these voluntary (and otherwise) shelter-in-place efforts will indeed flatten the curve and we'll see the other side of this thing sooner rather than later.

in the meantime, for most of our team of walkers, dogwalk is their only source of income. i have set up this gofundme account for them. https://www.gofundme.com/f/dogwalker-assistance-during-coronavirus-recession

100% of these funds will be divided proportionately among the walkers based on their regular workload with dogwalk, in hopes of keeping them on their feet and ready to hit the streets again as soon as it is safe to do so, for us and for our entire community.

in solidarity, with very clean hands,
beth bakke

The very necessary response to the coronavirus spread in the US is causin… Beth Bakke needs your support for dogwalker assistance during coronavirus recession

01/31/2020

well established pet sitting/dog walking business in central Durham seeking independent contractors to work up to 5 days a week.

schedules vary from week to week based on client needs (roughly 15-35 hours or 25-65 visits per week). we are seeking candidates with flexibility to work mornings, mid-days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. we do strive to give all team members two regular days off in a row every week and we accommodate each team member's scheduling needs as much as possible, creating a strong dogwalking team.

independent contractors are compensated based on the specifics of each job they do, on average making $15+/hr.
we also offer some Paid Time Off, earned as you walk!

job requirements:

* at least 20 years of age
* able to make at minimum a one year commitment to the job
* solid dog handling skills and clear understanding of dog and cat behavior
* available and willing to work weekends, mornings, evenings and holidays
* willing to work outside in all types of weather
* ability to administer basic medications to both cats and dogs
* willingness to learn new skills
* ability to follow detailed instructions that will vary from client to client
* comfortable caring for both cats and dogs
* in good physical condition with the ability to walk up to and over 5 miles per day
* have solid integrity: honest, dependable, mature and trustworthy
* ability to pass a background check
* have a dependable car, good driving record and valid driver's license
* have a smart phone and daily internet access
* ability to keep up with an often-changing daily schedule
* ability to stay on task and keep appointment times
* be organized and work independently as well as communicate with other ic's, clients and owner
* ability to have fun and be in the moment
* applicants must live in or very close to durham

01/17/2020

a beautiful start to my last day in my 40’s

01/16/2020

shadows and small dogs

01/15/2020

01/09/2020

wouldn’t wanna meet these two in a dark alley

12/23/2019

miss joy just settling in for a nap. she’s still looking for her forever home through
https://animalrescue.net/cats/c-19-316/
she’s a darling little kitty 🥰

12/18/2019

the and @ Durham Arts Council

12/06/2019

just a little nugget of gold Barrett Roberson Mardre