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Wags and Whiskers Attleborough professional pet care, dog walking & cat feeding
** sorry NOT overnight dog sitting **

Having my first pet, a kitten that I named NumNum, popped out of a gift-wrapped shoebox on my 8th Birthday, my passion for understanding and caring for animals began. Responsibilities and family commitments led me to a career with BT in various roles, predominantly in customer services. I then became a full-time Mum, after which I joined a local boarding school as a Matron. All of which, I thoroug

hly enjoyed but when my own children, now 26 and 23 became independent, I was able to consider myself more. I enrolled on to a Full-Time course, Level 3 extended diploma, with Easton College, where I studied for a year and gained Distinction in Animal Science and Welfare. The first step to realising my dream of having my own pet-care business, Wags and Whiskers. I then visited Buckinghamshire to complete a dog walking diploma with a Canine expert and L6 Behaviourist, alongside I studied Feline behaviour and psychology. I've continued to learn with IMDT, Canine Principles, and I am a member of a Foreign Rescue study group. Understanding Dog's body language, puppy behaviour, loose lead walking and recall are just some of the subjects. Reading excellent books and watching numerous online seminars/webinars and presentations fill any free time I have, further increasing my knowledge. It's been over 4 years since I started up and despite a pandemic, I have a thriving business with an excellent reputation and numerous 5* reviews. My core values are determined by the Animal Welfare Act 2008 - the 5 freedoms.

1) Freedom from hunger and thirst
2) Freedom from discomfort
3) Freedom from pain, injury and disease
4) Freedom to express normal behaviour
5) Freedom from fear and distress

My fabulous quintet! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
26/06/2025

My fabulous quintet! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

25/06/2025

Tunnel fun. Video 2.

25/06/2025

Tunnel fun this week!
Video 1. Video 2 to follow....

Cats and summer go paw in paw. I visited my two adorable youngsters this week, who are now allowed outside. Wonderful.
24/06/2025

Cats and summer go paw in paw.

I visited my two adorable youngsters this week, who are now allowed outside. Wonderful.

Another 🔥 🥵 two days. Every year I hope people will be kinder to dogs once temperatures rise. Every year I am disappoint...
19/06/2025

Another 🔥 🥵 two days.

Every year I hope people will be kinder to dogs once temperatures rise. Every year I am disappointed, frustrated, sad and angry that dogs are still walked on hot pavements. Yesterday a dog was tied up outside a shop and today a dog on the concrete with 'owners?' outside of a coffee shop as they had a drink. Midday and both in full sun! Cruel!

Only one 'walk' for me, at 7am, then early morning groups and garden play. We still had a lovely time. If I can re-schedule with 28 dogs on my books, everyone can.

NO pavement walks today 🥵 Grass, shade, cooling bandanas, cool mats, water and more water. Early groups, then garden vis...
17/06/2025

NO pavement walks today 🥵
Grass, shade, cooling bandanas, cool mats, water and more water. Early groups, then garden visits.

I have the best owners who trust me and are flexible, to ensure the safety and well-being in warm/hot temperatures. Thank you!

With high temperatures forecast 🥵 some general advice on how to keep our cats and dogs safe when hot. I'll be contacting...
15/06/2025

With high temperatures forecast 🥵 some general advice on how to keep our cats and dogs safe when hot.

I'll be contacting owners individually to discuss changes necessary.

I've stayed overnight for a couple of nights, often, the past few years, but this time was special. The owner, celebrati...
12/06/2025

I've stayed overnight for a couple of nights, often, the past few years, but this time was special.

The owner, celebrating a big Birthday with a wonderful holiday, I got to stay a couple of weeks this time.

These senior Tabby brothers are absolute sweethearts! So affectionate. They are my bedtime companions and have various cute tactics for waking me up very early for breakfast, including pulling my hair, gentle paw taps, face rubbing with loud purrs. And they can't wait to cuddle when I return to them after going out. Thankfully more cuddles are scheduled in for during the summer.

Gorgeous dogs. Gorgeous day ☀️
11/06/2025

Gorgeous dogs. Gorgeous day ☀️

First introduction today and it couldn't have gone better! 12 & 15.5 years. With Kat walking one dog, myself the other, ...
04/06/2025

First introduction today and it couldn't have gone better! 12 & 15.5 years.

With Kat walking one dog, myself the other, just incase... we began with parallel walking (that is side by side but with space), carefully observing the body language of both dogs. Progressed to them sniffing 'saying hello', and when it was clear that all was good, we let them off lead in the secure garden.

Sooooo cute!

You're never too old to make new friends.

My heart is full when I spend a week with two cats who are so special to me. We were very fortunate to have such good we...
02/06/2025

My heart is full when I spend a week with two cats who are so special to me.

We were very fortunate to have such good weather. We took full advantage of their rural garden to play, explore and be stimulated by the myriad of fascinating sensory enrichment from the sights, sounds, tastes, textures and smells that they encounter outdoors.

Along with cuddles galore... I appreciate time with them always.

Excuse the amount of photos (these are just a few!)

Last week I was lucky enough to return to the home of two cats that I've been regularly visiting for over 3 years now.Ha...
01/06/2025

Last week I was lucky enough to return to the home of two cats that I've been regularly visiting for over 3 years now.

Having the same cat sitter definitely helps them to relax, as each cat has its own individual quirks and preferences.

The small young Tabby is endearing, she is playful and loving. The senior is more sensitive but within a day or two I've normally won her trust back and she enjoys a play and strokes. Both gorgeous.

Fun fact: Almost all calicos are female because they have two X chromosomes. Males are very rare.

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