K8's Petcare

29/05/2026

URGENT! ......please read the full post....
Hi guys, we are looking for volunteers to help out at our cattery as we have had a few people leave due to life commitments, some are off to university and we wish them all the best for the future ❤
We have some off sick and we hope that they fee better soon and of course holidays (we are so jealous lol)
We need reliable people to help clean, feed, restock and spend time with the feline furkids we have there at the moment.
You would need your own transport and be available to be at the cattery between 9am and 11am ...... The area is B32 Birmingham.
Helping save lives is a feeling like no other and knowing you are a part of it is amazing so if you would like to help us out please PM us with you details and a contact number.
Due to the terms of our public liability insurance, we cannot accept anyone under the age of 18.

24/05/2026

Imagine tying a one metre rope around your wrist and another person’s wrist and expecting neither of you to ever reach the end of it. Now imagine that every time one of you forgot, got distracted, became excited, scared, curious, or simply moved too quickly, the rope suddenly tightened or you were told off for it.

That would feel pretty unfair.

Yet this is often the expectation we place on dogs.

Dogs are living, feeling beings moving through a world absolutely full of smells, movement, emotions, noises, surprises, frustrations, and instincts. Occasionally they are going to reach the end of the lead. In many cases, it is almost impossible not to.

Sometimes I think about it another way. Imagine walking with a toddler attached to you by a reins. Would we genuinely expect them never to hit the end of it? Never to pause suddenly, rush forward in excitement, lag behind, get overwhelmed, or become fascinated by something in the environment? Of course not. We would recognise they are still learning how to move through the world with us.

And yet with dogs, we often expect perfection.

This is something I wrestle with even in the job I do. At times, I genuinely struggle not to look at dogs as prisoners in some situations. So much of their movement, exploration, social contact, choices, and natural behaviour is controlled by us. Leads are important for safety, absolutely, but I think it is healthy for us to sometimes reflect on the enormous responsibility and power that comes with that control.

For me, lead walking is not about creating robotic precision or constant compliance. It is about communication, safety, emotional regulation, and learning to move together with understanding on both ends of the lead.

24/05/2026

Don't be that person. We all see them. We didnt even know they own a dog until its too hot to walk them.

Dogs sweltering to heat exhaustion.

My dogs have been walked at 5am. Now tucked up in the cool shaded kennels until later this evening.

Keep them hydrated and out of the sun.

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

We have been contacted by the RSPCA to try and help with a situation regarding domestic rats.
If you are used to keeping rats and would like to help out by fostering or adopting please message us. 🐭

07/05/2026

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION – SAVANNAH
Location Birmingham B32

• DOB 01.06.2018

• Female. Oriental Short Hair. Grey

• Microchipped spayed and vaccinated. Veterinary flea and worm treated to date.

• Will come with 5 weeks free insurance on completion of adoption.

• Savannah is very friendly. She has lived with other cats and a dog. She likes to sit on your lap for cuddles. Savannah will require a catio or cat proof garden.

If you are interested please fill in our adoption form here: https://forms.wix.com/f/7110872254921048219
Donation £300
LR

01/05/2026

🐾 Everyone deserves a home that looks like this.

📸 BCR Pablo

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force — and it marks an important shift in how renting and pet ownership are treated in England.

For the first time:
✔️ Renters have a legal right to request a pet
✔️ Landlords can’t apply blanket “no pets” bans
✔️ Requests must be considered fairly, with a valid reason if refused

💛 Why this matters:
For many people, a pet isn’t a luxury — it’s companionship, routine, emotional support and joy.

For a long time, renters have had fewer opportunities to experience this, regardless of how responsible and committed they are as owners. This change begins to rebalance things.

At BCR, we know that a loving, committed home can come in many forms.

➡️ This legislation recognises that responsible pet ownership isn’t defined by whether you own your home.

🔗 We’ve shared clear, trusted summaries (RSPCA and Shelter) in the comments if you’d like to read more.