Dolittledolots Pet Services

01/09/2024

Thank you SO much! 🐾☺️🤗

01/09/2024

Happy Spring Day, 2024!!! The sun is out and it is a beautiful day!!!! ☀️🙌

01/09/2024

It is a great honour to be recognised for the service that we deliver at Dolittledolots Pet Services. We always strive to do the very best we can for our furry 🐈 🐶 🐇, scaley 🐠 🦎 🐍 and feathered friends 🦜 🐓. Their welfare is our top priority. Thank you to all that voted for us and to those that support us, our clients and friends. 💖 It makes what we do so worthwhile and heartwarming. ☺️🤗

The votes are in and we have our finalists for the Vote Local competition. The winners will feature in the 10 September edition of Local Life.

The next step is choosing a winner from the top three in each category, and once again it is up to the Overstrand community to decide. Here are the finalists as chosen by you:

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Whale Coast Solar
The Garden Wizard
Electrosol (Glen Electrical)

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
The Lab
C Beyond Health
The Old Harbour Barber

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
Dolittledolots Pet Services
Doggy's Delight - Animal Care and Dental Cosmetics Specialists
Honingklip Cattery

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Fleurs
Curiositea
Hermanus Factory Shop

Head to our website www.locallife.co.za and click on ‘Vote Local’ to choose your favourites.

In this issue of Local Life, read the second part of our FCJ (mis)adventure which continued to provide us with fits of laughter (more the kind that borders on disbelief and floods of tears).

It made for an incomparable experience but we definitely don’t have any travelling plans on the horizon!

As we step into September, we will once more be enjoying the Hermanus First Fridays Artwalk – a lovely evening spent visiting participating galleries, admiring artworks, and meeting artists. We hope to see you there.

Happy reading,
Taylum

04/05/2024

We’ve had such a busy few months at Dolittledolots Pet Services. But it all came to a grinding halt this week when both Jean and I fell ill with the dreaded lurgy…. All I can say is that we were overwhelmed and deeply touched by the understanding and support from our wonderful clients. This post is a shoutout to you all. Thank you so much! Without you, we would not have DoLittleDoLots. And here are the faces of our awesome fur friends we missed out on this week. We promise to make it up to you…. 😁🐶🐾

27/03/2024

Here are a few things to leave your pet sitter when you go away:

1) A list of contact information. You should leave your vet's emergency number and other contact information. You should also leave your contact details, and the contact details of anyone who is with you, in case the pet sitter can't reach you personally.

2) A detailed schedule. This should include what times and how many times a day your pet must be fed, given medication or taken for exercise. It is important for your pet's routine to stay as normal as possible while you are away.

3) Your household details. You should provide household details such as your security codes so that your sitter can get into your house and lock up easily. Also show your sitter where they can find your pet's food and cleaning supplies.

4) Pet medication info. Leave detailed instructions about any medication your pet needs to be given, as well as when and how. Inform your sitter about any health conditions your pet has, so that they can look out for red flags.

5) A list of commands. Leave a list of commands which you use with your pet, so that they don't get confused if your sitter uses unfamiliar commands.

6) Helpful notes. Provide your pet sitter with helpful notes such as: your pet doesn't like children, there is a certain street you should avoid going down on walks, etc.

7) House rules. Stipulate what the house rules are. Make a list of "off-limit" places for your pet, such as the couch or bed.

8) Emergency cash. Should anything happen to your pet and they need to be taken to the vet, or they run out of food/meds, it's important for your pet sitter to have access to emergency cash. You could leave them with a bank card, have access to their banking info so that you can transfer them money on short notice, or leave some cash in an envelope. If you only want them to have access to the money in an emergency, leave them an empty bank card which you only transfer money to in case of an emergency.

02/02/2024

Please take note… 🥵🥵🥵

31/12/2023

To all our clients, friends and followers - a BIG THANK YOU for making 2023 such a success for us. Your support has meant the world to everyone at Dolittledolots Pet Services. Our small business has flourished as we helped many an owner with their pet needs. We definitely could not have done it without you! From Eliza DoLittle, Jean and Catherine we wish you and your furbabies only the very best for 2024 - good health, happiness and prosperity. We hope to see you all next year. Lots of Love - 🥂🍾🎉🎆🐾🐶🐈🥰

12/12/2023

Please be aware of this…. 🦮🐾

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZNNpGoSkKTabG7xx/?mibextid=CTbP7E

PLEASE KEEP DOGS ON A LEAD

Overstrand Municipality is still in the process of discussing and working through the comments received from the public and respective municipal departments on the existing By-law relating to the Keeping of Dogs and Cats to include ‘leash free’ zones for dogs.

Until the by-law has been adopted by Council and promulgated in the Western Cape Provincial Gazette, the Overstrand does not have specific zones for dogs on beaches or other public areas.

Therefore, the existing By-law relating to the Keeping of Dogs and Cats is still applicable and must be complied with: When dogs are taken off their owner's property, they must be under the control of a person and restrained by a leash.

Section 6(2) and (3) of the above by-law are clear both in context and literal interpretation: “No person may or cause to allow any dog to be in a public place unless it is kept on a leash.” Note that public spaces include any beach, road, path, bridge, footpath or garden, and any other place under the control of the municipality.

In addition, dog owners must respect the international Blue Flag requirements that no dogs will be allowed on the Blue Flag demarcated areas whilst the Blue Flag is flying from 09:00 until 18:00. The demarcated areas will be marked with clear signage on the beaches.

People who walk their dogs must have bags with them to pick up dog droppings. Please do not bury dog p**p in the sand or throw it out to sea.

Spot fines might be issued to people who transgress the law. Dogs that are off-leash do not only pose a problem to people using public facilities, it is also dangerous should someone, or other dogs, get attacked and hurt in the process. This could further lead to third party claims against the owner of the off-leash dog. Dogs remain an animal and while we might think that our pooches will behave off leash, only one trigger is needed to change it into an aggressor.

Issued by:
Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie

03/12/2023

We’ve had a wonderful time getting to know and on a few occasions petsit for these gentle souls. Coco (Border Collie), Storm (Spanial -x), Mr Patches and Amber (both short haired cats). Soon, they will leave Hermanus for a fabulous new home relocating to the West Coast with the help of Dolittledolots Pet Services. They will be missed but we will get them safely to their new home.

31/10/2023

Please support this worthy cause. These animals also deserve a Christmas. 🎅🏼🎁🦴🎄🐾🐶

It’s that time of year again, when we open our hearts to the innocent four legged children at HAWS - feel free to pop in, choose your favourite pet from our Christmas tree and spoil them by bringing some food and treats. Thank you in advance for your support.

30/10/2023

Just woken up…. Was that a ’meow’ Lilu…? 😉🐈🐾

30/10/2023

We’ve met a new family this weekend … 2 Great Danes - India & Jack, Great Dane x Boerbull - Leila, Basset - Lemon, Pug - Pebbles and of course, Sphinx Cat - Lilu. What a wonderful experience caring for them for the day. We hope to see them all again soon…😍🐶🐈🐾

30/10/2023

Happiness is a dog having fun!

Baloo enjoying a bit of playtime…. 😁🐾

30/10/2023

It’s been a busy time at Dolittledolots Pet Services, and this weekend was no exception… We were Petsitting for regular clients Jazz and Baloo, whom we walk weekly. 🦮 Both rescue dogs … 🤗. And our service Is not just limited to cats and dogs… In this family it is birds as well, love birds and finches. We have experienced in the care of all - pets, exotics and horses, with the odd farm animal thrown in….😉 🐾🐶🦜

31/08/2023

This is the handsome Tiggy....Every morning he patrols the perimeters of his beautiful fynbos garden...the equivalent of cat heaven... with his stunning tail up in the air... a very proud boy. 😺 He loves it when the sun tickles his face and he loves the warmth of his daddy's lap. Tiggy is very dear to hearts at Dolittledolots Pet Services as we've been involved with his family for some time now. We were asked to care for him when his owners went away for a few days. He honoured us sleeping next to Catherine on the bed and loved his daily brushes...well, one has to keep such a magnificent coat looking pristine for royalty....😉🐱🐾

16/08/2023

When you’ve eaten your dinner too quickly, and now have to wait for your brother to finish… ‘Why is he taking so long’ and ‘why can’t I have more’…. a heartfelt plea by Maggie… 🤣🐾🐶

15/08/2023

Following on from my ‘very busy’ post last week, I would like to introduce you to ‘Maggie’ and ‘Charlie’ - both rescue dogs who certainly landed on their feet. We see these two loveable dogs at least 3 times per week when walk them for their owners or when we pet sit. And they are always ready and right on time, waiting at the gate, excited to see us. More ‘delighted’ expressions at seeing us, is not possible! And the feeling is mutual… 😍🐕🐕🐾

10/08/2023

Oh my, what a busy few weeks… We’ve hardly had time for ourselves. And we couldn’t be happier here at Dolittledolots Pet Services helping and assisting our clients with all their pets’ needs. 😁

that included:
- Pet/Home Sitting
- Day Sitting
- Dog Walking
- Assisting giving meditation
- Clipping some nasty knots from a coat
- Nail Clipping
- Ear Cleaning

Etc…

It has been an absolute privilege to meet and help such an array of stunning pets.

And to their mums and dads - thank you for your support and trusting us with your furbabies needs.

And as said before - their welfare is our main priority. 🐾

Here are some of our gorgeous and happy clients. I’ll introduce each to you all over the next couple of weeks.

Can’t wait to see all our furry friends again soon… 😻🐶🐾

16/07/2023

We had a fab time with these two beauties on the beach… Girly and Honey - who wouldn’t keep away from the water… Getting wet was the name of the game….😉🐶🐾

16/07/2023

We had oodles of fun taking care of the ‘Trio’ - Dabi, Enzo and Dakota. They might be small in size but huge in personalities. We can’t wait to pet sit for them again when their mum is out of town for the day…. 😁🐾🐶

23/06/2023

Jean trying to keep up with Harley at Grotto Beach…. Don’t laugh…. 😳🤣🤣🤣. We so enjoyed walking this gentle natured soul. 😍🐾

23/06/2023

What can we say - we’ve had the honour of meeting the most gentle dog on earth…. this is Harley… a rescue from India… And loved by all who meets her. Wow, she really crept into our hearts. We’ve had great days walking her whilst her parents were away. 🤗🐶🐾

11/06/2023

How cute is she...! Lola out on her walk... 🤩 She could grace Crufts Dog Show with her gait if it wasn’t for her favourite part of walking - the sniffing! 😂🐾

11/06/2023

Meet 'Lola' - what a princess! 🤩 I think, Jean is in love, and who wouldn't be.... Jean has been looking after Lola for the last 4 days whilst her parents were away. Jean said: "It's been a joy looking after Lola. She is such a happy little dog who loved her walks and her tummy tickles." And I can't agree more....😍

06/06/2023

We had the privilege last Saturday of caring for the gorgeous Penny puppy for the day. It was an exciting day for her going for a walk on the Cliff Path, having play time, cuddles and snoozes. And who can resist those soulful puppy eyes…. 😍🐾🐶

18/05/2023

We are on Page 9 of The Village News. 😁🐾

A very BIG thank you to The Village News - Overstrand for a fabulous article. It is greatly appreciated!

http://www.thevillagenewsmedia.co.za/books/gisg/ =9

All the NEWS you can use in the Overstrand

11/05/2023

This is Eliza, also known as 'Eliza DoLittle', as well as 'Eliza DoLittleDoLots'. She is the inspiration for our business name. We thought a long time trying to find a name suited to us and our business but we couldn't ignore our unique bundle of fluff. Of course 'DoLittleDoLots' came from the fact that she either does very little or a lot... as is a cat's prerogative... We are there to help our customers 'a little or a lot' depending on your pets' needs and your requirements. And then there is 'Eliza Doolittle' as in 'My Fair Lady/Pygmalion'. Our Eliza is an English moggy all the way from the streets of Manchester, UK. And of course there is 'Dr Dolittle' who could speak to the animals, which we do our best to try and do, putting each and everyone we care for, at ease. Why not give our services a try and possibly meet 'DoLittleDoLots'.... ☺️

07/05/2023

Meet Penny.... a 9 week old Cocker Spaniel pup that visited us for the day recently. She had not been too well and her human parents didn't want to leave her on her own all day whilst they were at work. Penny amazed us with her intelligence and we had the funnest day interacting and playing in between those much needed snoozes, so important for a youngster. 😍

06/05/2023