Mary Pawprints - Pet & Housesitting

25/01/2026

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🚨 Attention Pug, Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Shih Tzu owners! 🚨

Did you know flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are at higher risk of heat stroke?

Why? Their short noses and narrow airways make it harder to cool down through panting.

Heat stroke can affect any breed, so keep all dogs cool and hydrated. Shade, fresh water, air conditioning and avoiding the midday sun are lifesavers!

Stay alert and keep tails wagging this summer by following these 6 heat stroke prevention tips.

29/12/2025

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20/12/2025

Things your cat remembers......

19/10/2025

Good golly, Miss Molly, check out that post-storm Jacaranda flower carpet 🤩😍🪻

18/10/2025

This is a great little article for owners seeking to understand and better meet their pet puss' needs.

As a lifetime cat owner and cat specialist sitter, I can help ensure your cat/s gets the care and attention s/he needs, especially while you are away.

Cats may seem aloof, but they crave human connection. Learn how to spot attention-seeking signs, set boundaries, and support your cat’s emotional needs.

23/08/2025

This super senior pupper knows how to make the most of a sunny winter morning 😍

21/08/2025

Just freed a poodle from 4 weeks of house arrest (aka post-op recovery) and the owner got to leave the house too, bonus! 💜

19/08/2025

Kong, the king of indestructibility, meets its match with a mad chewer 😳

17/08/2025

As I welcome myself back to social media for Mary Pawprints - Pet & Housesitting , I'm grateful to these three for their fabulous, energetic and gentle company over the past few days.....💜💜💜

18/04/2025

18/04/2025

Very lucky to have spent this past week with two gorgeous goldens in Sippy Downs, Bonnie & Rosie. Affectionate, playful and just a delight to be around 😍

Pic: stunning morning lake vista on one of my daily walks....