V K petcare

28/11/2024

Hi would it be possible if you could fill in this survey please. If the professional dog walkers get restricted on how many dogs they can walk, it will have a detrimental effect on how they run their business. I personally have been in the dog walking industry for over 10yrs. I know my limits. And i would never step over them and put the dogs in my care in any danger. It will be so unfair that the dog walkers like me that are passionate about the care of the dogs and their surroundings, get penalised because of the incompetence of other dog walkers who don't give a damn.
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22/09/2023

Today is PDWA National Dog Walker Appreciation Day so here's a Shout Out for all the wonderful professional dog walkers out there! 👏👏👏💙🐾

“You are just a dog walker!” – we get told this all the time!!!

In actual fact, we are so much more!

We are trusted guardians who bond, exercise and enrich a dog’s life in all weather!

We enable owners to work or socialise with the knowledge their dog is exercised safely if they themselves have no time, energy or are too poorly to do so themselves.

Not just walks ! We provide enrichment and quality time.

We give owners peace of mind their dog’s welfare is paramount and adapt our days to ensure this during inclement weather for example.

We risk assess constantly but if an accident does happen we are first aid trained to look after dogs in our care.

We keep up to date with PSPO’s, Dog Law etc.

We build relationships with our dogs and know their “normal” so we can recognise changes such as tummy troubles, new lumps, different gait or mood etc., and report them swiftly.

We learn as much as we can about canine communication, seasonal hazards, breed traits and find suitable outlets for each one where we can.

Many of us go on to become groomers, pet nutritionists, trainers, behaviourists, pet photographers etc.

We love the dogs in our care. We laugh at their antics, we worry when they are poorly and we cry when we lose them.

We are so much more than “just a walker” and never doubt that.

So……..
Dog Walkers: tell us who you are and where you are based! (members and non-members welcome)
Owners: if you have dog walker help, flag them here and tell us what you appreciate the most about them!
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05/06/2023

VK petcare is 6yrs old today. 🎂🎉 Just wanted to say thank you for trusting me with your babies so I can carry doing the job I love. X

06/01/2023

Angus, you have competition! Ralph is in training!

20/12/2022

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New year as I hang my boots up now for this year.
I would like to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the continued support and the trust you put in me to look after your furry family members on my adventures.

20/12/2022

Here's some of my favourite pictures over the last few months.

07/08/2022

Happy 7th Birthday Angus.

05/08/2022

Happy 2nd Birthday Mira. Its been so nice to watch your confidence grow and build your trust with your mummy and daddy and sister Sophie over the year. As we all know you didn't have the best start in life until you was rescued. And now you have the best home anyone could wish for.

26/07/2022

So sorry Gatsby letting your birthday slip last week. Happy 5th Birthday. 🎉

26/07/2022

Happy 8th Birthday for yesterday Bella. How I feel honoured to have known you for those wonderful 8yrs. Hope we have lots more adventures together ❤️ 🥳

17/07/2022

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With the EXTREME WEATHER WARNING in place for next monday and Tuesday we will be happy to rearrange any non urgent appointments. These can either be rearranged by giving us a call or online if you booked via our website.
Although our building is fully air conditioned please be very careful when transporting animals in heat above 30 degrees.

🐕 Do NOT walk dogs on pavements.👣
Transport them only in air conditioned cars 🚙and do not leave then unattended for a second.
Dogs should not be walked between 9am and 9pm when it is very hot
Consider making ice 🧊 cubes for them to help keep cool, or a paddling pool in a shady position 🏊‍♂️
🐈‍⬛ Cats suffer from heatstroke too, please keep them inside during extreme hot weather.
Use sunblock on any white ear tips or noses
🐇 Rabbit and Guinea pig hutches should be moved to be inside a cool garage or consider moving small furies inside the house temporarily
🐓 Chicken should have plenty of shade access and water. If they are showing heat stress they may need to come inside the house too
💧 Consider putting bowls of water out for birds and wildlife