Bess Friends Pet Services

08/08/2024

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m starting to take bookings well into the winter months for pet sitting so please do get in touch if there are any dates you may be away and needing care for your pets 🐱🐹🐰

I am also opening up to some more regular dog walking clients from September onwards which is exciting! Please message me if you’d like to enquire! 🦮🐕‍🦺

21/07/2024

Lovely to have some Otis cuddles this weekend 🐾

19/07/2024

Good morning from Moana 🥰🖤🤍

29/06/2024

Playful Maju 😸😸😸

04/06/2024

If I can’t help and you need recommendations please let me know! We tend to be a team in this little town and I can always recommend someone else for your furry friends xx

02/06/2024

Eddie being crazy as per 🤪🖤🤍

29/05/2024

Beautiful Rosie 🥰

17/05/2024

Hi everyone!

I have very limited availability now over the summer months for pet sitting with lots of bookings June - September

If you are going away and need care for your 4 legged friends please get in touch with as much notice as you can so I can hopefully fit you in!

Thank you as always for your ongoing support with my little business. It means the world and I love caring for your family 🐱🐶🐭🐹🐰🐢

02/05/2024

Lunch time walkies with these two nutters! This warm weather is VERY welcome 🥰☀️🌼

31/03/2024

My goodness these 3 are the most affectionate little mites. Certainly not short of cuddles and a warm lap here!! 😽😸

29/03/2024

I love all animals but I never grew up with rabbits (I was always the girl with loads of guinea pigs instead 🐹). But taking care of Brownie this week has made me realise what I’ve been missing out on! He is a gentle giant x

29/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone 😛 🐣 🐰

25/03/2024

Hello all 😊

I am getting lots of bookings in the diary for summer holidays - please do get in touch if you need to book your pets in for care if you are going away at all!

Just a note I am currently not taking on any new doggy walking clients at present unfortunately as I am at capacity 🥺🐕

However drop in visits for dogs, cats & small furries are fine so please get in touch 💞

Thank you, Lottie x

24/03/2024

I appear to be getting no food bowl or litter tray cleaning done when these 3 are around 😹 too much fun!

22/03/2024

I spy trouble 🤭

Mya Eddie and Pickle 🖤🤍

Having lots of fun with these cuties!

22/02/2024

22/02/2024

Mylo looking adorable in his new collar! 💙

06/02/2024

*If you have any contacts in dog rescue or know of anyone needing to rehome a dog please share*

My grandparents are looking to adopt a dog within 60-90 minutes of Driffield, East Yorkshire.

They are both active and well, have a great sized house and a secure garden. They are experienced dog owners having previously owned collies, retrievers and labs. Their house is aching for a mature dog in need of a loving home!

They are not fussy on colour or breed, but would prefer a small to medium sized dog that is good with (or at least tolerates!) other dogs as we do have other dogs in the extended family. They would prefer an older dog above the age of 5-6.

They are open to adopting privately or through a rescue. Unfortunately they have had little to no responsive from local rescues so far. Thank you 🙏🏼

04/02/2024

Otis cuddles 💙

This gorgeous boy is a Maine c**n cross so he is huge and honestly feels like a weighted blanket it’s the best 😽

23/01/2024

We’ve had some beautiful sunrises with Thunder the past couple of weeks 🫶🏼🌅

18/01/2024

09/01/2024

Hello, I still have a couple of outstanding payments for December, if people wouldn’t mind getting those paid this week that would be gratefully received 🥰

Message me if any issues. Thanks so much x

07/01/2024

“Pet sitting must be the best job - I’d love cuddling cats and dogs!”

I get this comment a lot ⬆️ and it absolutely is true to an extent!!

But pet sitting is also a lot more. It’s very rare I have a scenario like this but last week Kai, a cat I am currently sitting, became unwell while is owner was abroad.

I always make sure I know your pet’s vet records & where a carrier is for emergencies for this reason! Sometimes my job is cancelling plans on a Friday evening and travelling to the emergency vet to be with your pet when you can’t be.

It’s knowing the animals you are taking care of, paying attention to their personalities and recognising when something isn’t quite right.

Kai had a urinary infection which can quickly become fatal in male cats due to urinary blockages. Thankfully he is absolutely fine now after a week of medication and some TLC. 💖

So yes it’s a lovely job, but also a big responsibility and it’s not always kitty cuddles! When choosing the person who takes care of your pets while you’re away - consider whether they have experience with animals, do they know your pet? Can they recognise when medical attention might be needed? Can they administer medication? There are lots of options to consider 😊

16/12/2023

Miss Elsie absolutely knows she is a beautiful princess 💅🏼👑

15/12/2023

Love it when a client tells me their cat will be shy and probs wont come out of hiding for them to do the exact opposite 😆. Think i have their approval now I’m associated with delivering the goods (whiskas & dreamies!) 🐈‍⬛

14/12/2023

Asked Mylo to do his best smile for this pic. I think he nailed it 😁

13/12/2023

Doggy clients especially those with younger pups. Parvo virus has been rife in this area recently and it is very serious.

My own dog, Bess, was very close to passing away from parvo virus at 3 months old. She lost 4 of her siblings to the virus. 💔

Please make sure your pups are protected and up to date with their vaccinations if they are able to have them. ❤️‍🩹

Parvo Virus Alert

There have been several confirmed cases of Parvo Virus in York recently.
Parvovirus is a very infectious disease that can be fatal. It is common in the UK, but until recently, relatively few cases were seen in the York area.
The virus attacks cells in a dog’s intestines and stops them from being able to absorb vital nutrients. This means that a dog will become very weak and dehydrated.
Sadly, many dogs who are diagnosed with parvo will die. The fatality rate in insufficiently vaccinated dogs can be as high as 90%, so vaccinating your dog is vital.
The virus is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated faeces, environments, or people. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of faeces from an infected dog may harbour the virus and infect other dogs that come into contact with it. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects. In other words, it is invisible and impossible to avoid when walking your dog.
We urge all our clients to take this threat seriously and check if their dog’s vaccinations are up to date. This is the only way to protect them. Although vaccinated dogs can become infected, their survival rate after contracting the virus is much higher.
Parvo vaccinations are part of the puppy vaccination course but must be repeated during their first annual booster, and every three years after that to ensure their protection.
Please contact us if you are unsure about your dog’s vaccination status.

30/11/2023

Our gorgeous Thunder was in his natural climate this morning you can tell how much he was loving it! 😍❄️

29/11/2023

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I'm sorry I recognized your dog 🐶 but not you. 🤷‍♀️

24/11/2023

Just two cute cockapoos 🫶🏼