NorthPaw Vets

30/08/2026

🐾 SUNDAY THOUGHTS WITH BIG CAT 🐾

I’ve been thinking.

Humans spend an extraordinary amount of time rushing around. They rush to work, rush to the shops, rush out the door, rush back again…

And yet, when you really think about it, what are they actually rushing towards?

I, on the other hand, have learned to appreciate the finer things in life.

A warm patch of sunshine.

A quiet afternoon watching the world go by.

A comfortable place to sleep.

Someone willing to provide an occasional head scratch.

And, of course, food at precisely the time I have decided I am hungry.

Perhaps humans could learn something from us cats.

Slow down. Look around. Appreciate the little things.

Take time to enjoy the sunshine.

Spend time with the ones you love.

And never underestimate the importance of a good nap.

These are the things that make life worth living.

Although, having given this considerable thought, I have reached one final and rather important conclusion…

I could really do with some chicken. 🍗

— Big 🐈‍⬛

Happy Sunday everyone. 💙🐾

30/08/2026

📢 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY – WE’RE CLOSED 🐾

Just a quick reminder that NorthPaw Vets will be closed tomorrow, Monday 31st August, for the Bank Holiday.

If your pet needs urgent veterinary attention, please call our usual number on 0191 303 7377 and you’ll be redirected to our out-of-hours provider. 📞

We’ll be back open as normal on Tuesday. 💙🐾

29/08/2026

🐾❤️ WHAT A DAY! ❤️🐾

And just like that, our day at the RSPCA Fun Dog Show at Lumley Castle is over!

It was absolutely lovely to see so many fantastic dogs, with so many different breeds, personalities and VERY waggy tails! 🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

And of course, Martin had the very important job of judging the Lord & Lady Waggalot contest 👑🐾

We have to say… it was MUCH harder than it looked! 😂 There were some seriously impressive contenders, and choosing the winners was no easy task.

It was such a fun day, and we loved meeting so many lovely local dog owners and getting out and about in our community. ❤️

A huge thank you to the RSPCA Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside Branch for putting on such a fantastic event and for letting us be part of it.

And thank you to everyone who came over to say hello to the NorthPaw team — we hope you had as much fun as we did! 🐾💙

Same time next year? 👀😂

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

🐾🎉 TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW! 🎉🐾

It’s nearly time for the RSPCA Fun Dog Show at Lumley Castle! 🏰🐶

We’re really excited to be heading along tomorrow and even more excited that Martin will be putting his veterinary skills to one side and taking on the very important job of JUDGE for the Waggies Tail competition! 😂🐾

We’re expecting plenty of wagging tails, happy faces and some seriously competitive pooches! 🏆🤣

📅 Saturday 29th August
📍 Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street
⏰ Registration from 10am
🎟️ Spectators attend FREE!

There’ll be stalls, food, a bar, lots of fun and, of course, loads of gorgeous dogs! 🐕❤️

So if you’re heading along tomorrow, come and say hello to Martin and the NorthPaw team! 👋🐾

And if your dog has a tail that never stops wagging… Martin might just be seeing you in the ring! 🏆😂

We’ll see you there! 💙🐾

27/08/2026

🐾 WE’RE LOOKING FOR A VET TO JOIN OUR TEAM! 🐾

As NorthPaw continues to grow, we’re looking to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. 💙

We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for providing excellent care for dogs and cats, building strong relationships with clients, and being part of a supportive independent practice where your ideas and input really matter.

NorthPaw has grown so much since opening, and this is an exciting opportunity for the right person to become part of our journey! 🐾

If you’re a vet looking for a new opportunity, or you know someone who might be interested, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Please send CVs and enquiries to [email protected]

And as always, we’d really appreciate a share — you never know who might see it! 🙏💙

25/08/2026

🐾 GETTING TO KNOW THE NORTHPAW TEAM! 🐾

We thought it was time for you to get to know the people behind NorthPaw a little better — not just as your vet, nurse or receptionist, but as people too! 💙

So we’re starting a brand-new series where we put each member of the NorthPaw team in the hot seat and ask them a few questions… 😁

First up is Martin! 🐾👨‍⚕️

From favourite holiday destinations to favourite food, music and a few things you might not know about him, here’s your chance to get to know our vet a little better!

Who should we put in the hot seat next? 👀😂

24/08/2026

🐾 REMEMBER HERO? 🐾

A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Hero, the gorgeous Alaskan Malamute puppy who came to see us for his first vaccinations alongside his brothers and sisters. ❤️

Well… look at him now! 😱😂

Hero was back to see us today with some of his siblings, and we honestly couldn’t believe how much they’ve all grown in such a short time!

One minute they’re tiny fluffy puppies fitting comfortably on your lap… and the next they’re suddenly taking up half the room. 😂🐾

We absolutely love seeing our puppy patients grow and following them through their journey. It feels like only yesterday we were meeting little Hero and his littermates for the first time!

Safe to say, though…

Hero is definitely living up to his name! 💪🐺😂

It was lovely to see you all again, Hero and siblings. We can’t wait to see how big you are next time! 💙🐾