Sammy The Pet Whisperer

06/07/2026

Yesterday evening with buddy. I was on my knees to encourage him to recall he made me regret that 😂

22/06/2026

All walks are canceled until at least Friday. Visits and evening sits and overnights will continue as normal just with no walks during the heat.

Home visits will be offered for those who need it. The risk to dogs health is too high even in the morning and evening as the buses won't be able to get me anywhere early enough to beat the heat. Please think before you take your dogs out if it's too hot I promise your dog won't mind missing walks for a few days.

19/06/2026

Monday and Tuesday we are due to have extreme heat don't risk it. The heat starts before 9am and does not finish until late into the evening. If you can't get them out before the heat I promise your dog will be fine without a walk for a few days.

SAYING IT LOUDER FOR THOSE IN THE BACK 🐾

Right, we've had our warning....Amber alert for extreme heat ⚠️

Next weeks weather forecast is looking diabolical for our dogs. Even overnight temperatures aren't dropping below the high teens.

This isn't just "uncomfortable" weather, or a "he should be ok" situation. This is a "there is absolute genuine risk to your dogs life" weather.

PLEASE just leave your dogs at home durin the day. Currently, it looks like the safer times are between 10pm and 6am for walking. If your dog is up to it.

Higher risks are,

🐾 Brachy/flat faced breeds

🐾 Puppies

🐾 Veteran dogs

🐾 Overweight dogs

🐾 Dogs with existing breathing issue

I know there will be some knobheads still out walking in the middle of the day, in the sun, with their dog panting away all because they can't be bothered to deal with a bit of fizzy behaviour from their dog. And I just hope their dogs survive their owners ignorance🤞

Don't forget though, some people don't have gardens and need to do toilet runs. I'd advise dousing dogs in cool water and take a large water bottle out with you to water the ground before dogs walk on it if you have to go over any pavement/road to get to a grassy spot. Toilet as quick as possible and get back inside 👍

Signs of struggle...

🐕 Your dogs tongue spreading at the end, like a spoon, is a sign they are having to work harder to cool down.

🐕 Mouth very wide open and tongue out either side of the mouth is a sign they're having to work harder to get oxygen into their system.

And just to make this the most morbid post....Yes, a dog will run themselves to death. Just because your dog appears to be having fun chasing a ball you keep throwing, or running around with another dog, does not mean they are coping with the heat. It is your responsibility, as their owner, to make sure they don't overheat to the point of collapse.

CARS......I will hold on to hope that even the most oblivious, ignorant, selfish, and down right stupidest of owners know that no dogs should be left in a car (without the A/C on full and for a very good reason), for any period. Even "for 5 minutes" or "with the windows open a bit" 🤦🏼‍♀️

Feel free to share far and wide to help get this out 👍

22/05/2026

Please everyone be careful during this heat wave. Last heat wave a local dog did die from being out in the hot weather. I

21/05/2026

09/03/2026

Some photos from this year's walks and pet sits.

24/01/2026

Meet Lucky, our much‑loved 8‑year‑old mixed breed who brings joy to everyone she meets… Casey-Jay Cobby needs your support for Help Lucky Fight for Her Health

20/12/2025

Hi all, my friends dog has escaped. He's been seen near the the football club on elphinstone road. Please contact me or my friends on +44 7568 381243 if anyone has found a black dog, he's a small/medium cross who looks a bit like a spaniel. Please do not try to chase him as he's nervous and will run. Just report if you see him.

Home safe!