Wags and Wellies Exeter

29/05/2026

Hi everyone,

I would just like to say a massive thank you to all my clients & their doggos. The last few weeks have been all very up in the air with my holiday, health & the heat.

I am incredibly lucky to have such wonderful & caring clients, I do apologise massively for all the last minute changes, cancellations etc.
I love your dogs like my own (& he’s a spoilt lil dude) so any time I have to cancel it makes me sad to not see their little happy faces & for them to not see their friends.

As we all know I love to share too much about my health, I like to give updates so you know what is happening & you deserve to be kept in the loop for putting up with me🤪

A lot of you know I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease last year. If you want to imagine IBD, just times IBS by 1000(&maybe a bit more). Unfortunately it has never really been in remission & is still something I am having to learn to live with. It has definitely affected my body a lot more than I originally thought, including things like body aches, extreme fatigue etc.

A few weeks ago I started having severe pain in my abdomen which led to a day at A&E, unfortunately all the tests were inconclusive and we were no closer to knowing the issues. Appendicitis and gallbladder issues got mentioned but we didn’t get further than that.
Over the next 2 weeks I have two hospital appointments, where I will be pushing for more help and answers. As you can imagine it is very draining to have to be constantly in battle with your body.

Like normal I will keep you updated on what’s happening and hopefully we will get some answers or make a plan with the hospital team!
Until then, I will be carrying on like normal as much as possible & once again I would like to say thank you so much to my clients for being understanding.

Thank you for reading my lil emotional splurge,

Amy ###

28/05/2026

Into the shade we went for today’s early morning crew😆

27/05/2026

Little sausages had a play sesh today🥳 then a drop in for my lovely Lady S and seeing my dog sit girlies before another visit to Mr O who was zonked from his morning sesh with J🤭🩵

27/05/2026

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Here’s to all the dog walkers who have had to cancel walks this week.

To the ones living paycheck to paycheck, making the heartbreaking decision to put the welfare of the dogs first — even when rent is due, bills are piling up, and the food shop still needs paying for.

You are my heroes.

I feel incredibly lucky that my main outgoings are my vehicles, because I know for so many others, these weather extremes are hitting hard. And sadly, this is becoming our new normal — wet winters, unbearable spring and summer heat, one extreme after another.

Over the couple of years, so many new dog walkers have started their businesses, stepping into this industry at one of the toughest times imaginable.

The weather hasn’t just affected our income — it’s affected our mental health too. The stress, the uncertainty, the constant worry… it takes its toll.

And on top of all that, the cost of living has risen so dramatically.

Fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, insurance, food prices, rent, mortgages, utilities — everything has gone up, while many of us are earning less because of cancelled walks and unsafe temperatures.

It’s an exhausting balance trying to keep a business afloat while also trying to survive personally. For so many dog walkers, it feels like no matter how hard we work, we’re constantly trying to catch up.

But still, we keep going.

Why?

Because this is more than just a job to us. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a passion. It’s something we pour our whole hearts into every single day.

No matter the weather, no matter the setbacks, we continue showing up because we love these dogs like they’re our own.

So to every dog walker struggling quietly this week — I see you, I respect you, and I hope you’re proud of yourself for putting the dogs first, even when it costs you.

26/05/2026

A day of drop ins to stay out the heat🥵

22/05/2026

The best well behaved bunch this Friday 🥳 thank you everyone who’s had to change around / miss a walk this week, I am very sorry & very appreciative ❤️

20/05/2026

Just the morning group today before I ended up back in bed🥴 thank you once again to my lovely clients for putting up with the last minute cancellation🫩🩵

19/05/2026

Mr T turned 4 yesterday🥳 so lots of fun with his friends today🐾

19/05/2026

2 chill pups & 2 crazy pups 🤪😌

18/05/2026

Lovely to be back with some of the pups today 😍 although Mr T was in a grump with me, so clearly going to have to make it up to him over the next week😆🥹