Pet sitting by Nicola

01/06/2026

I had another holiday sit with Albie which was as always a pleasure 😀🐾 He loves ball throwing games, and can impressively pick up a full size football and run with it. He likes leading the way on walks so we always have some adventures 😀❤️🐾

25/05/2026

🚨 Heatwave Notice: Walk Cancellations & Safety Advice 🚨

Pet Sitting by Nicola will not be offering any dog walks tomorrow Tues 26th May (including very early morning walks) to ensure safety in this extreme heat 🥵

Instead, all scheduled visits will focus on enrichment activities, a toilet break in the garden, and keeping your dogs cool. 💦❄️ Frozen treats and mental stimulation are excellent ways to keep your pups entertained and safe when it’s too dangerous for walks.

🏡 Before You Leave for Work: Home Prep
With many people heading back to work tomorrow, please prep your home in the morning (I know most of you already do this!):
* Close Blinds & Curtains: Block out direct sunlight from early in the morning.

* Create Airflow (if you don’t have aircon): Leave safe, out-of-reach windows cracked open upstairs and set up secure electric fans to keep air moving.

* Double the Water + Ice: Leave out extra water bowls with ice cubes in. Pets must have fresh water access 24/7.

* Access to Cool Floors: Ensure your dog can reach tiled or uncarpeted areas (like kitchens/bathrooms). Do not leave dogs in crates, or with access to conservatories or porches.

* Leave out cool mats with safety in mind: If your dog is a chewer, use a fabric "Ice Silk" mat instead of a gel-filled one. They are 100% non-toxic, chemical-free, and draw heat away naturally using breathable mesh layers.

* Frozen Breakfast: Perhaps prep and freeze your dog’s breakfast the night before to keep them cool early on.

❄️ Night-Before Visit Prep Request!
To help me make your dog's visit as enriching as possible, please prepare frozen KONGs/lick mats, or frozen treats tonight. I will use these during my visit, or give them as I leave, to keep the pups cool and occupied!

Quick Ideas to Prep Tonight:
* The Pro KONG: Block the small hole with dog-safe peanut butter, fill with wet food or soaked kibble, and freeze upright.
* Yogurt & Banana: Mix mashed banana with plain Greek yogurt or kefir, spread it onto a lick mat, and freeze.
* Easy Fruit Mix: Mash a ripe banana and blueberries with a splash of water, fill your toy, and freeze.

💦 Activity Prep for the Visit

* Paddling Pools: If you have a doggy paddling pool, please leave it in a shaded spot and partly fill it with cold water. I will top it up for ball-bobbing games!

* Puzzles & other Games: Leave out your dog's favourite puzzle toy, other toys they like, and some kibble, treats, or veggies so I can set up "find it" and scatter games.

Thank you all so much for your incredible support and cooperation in keeping your dogs safe and comfortable in this extreme weather! 🙏🐶❤️

24/05/2026

🐾 With temperatures about to hit 30°C+ , Pet Sitting by Nicola is continuing the warm weather protocol with extra precautions to keep your pets safe, happy, and cool! ☀️

Dog walks that would usually take place during the midday/lunch period on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May will be substituted with a house/garden visit focusing on enrichment activities and cooling, or swapped to an early morning walk. This will continue while the warm weather persists.

Any walks that do take place will be very early morning (between 6:00am–8:00am) or after 8:00pm. These walks will be slower, kept strictly to shaded areas, conducted on-lead, and may be shortened depending on the heat. Should the temperature be higher than predicted that morning, walks will be cancelled for safety.

*Owners with walks booked over the next few days have already been contacted directly to choose between an early morning walk or a lunchtime garden visit.

Should you require an additional short afternoon check-in for safety in the heat, please contact me via WhatsApp to make arrangements.

Thank you for your cooperation 🐕🐾😊

23/05/2026

I have space for 7 nights overnight sitting from TUES 14th to WED 22nd of JULY, due to a cancellation. Available to existing clients in Haverhill area only. Please WhatsApp me if interested 🐾

18/05/2026

I volunteer for Our Special Friends which is a wonderful animal charity. We urgently need more volunteers particularly for dog walking in Haverhill, even if you could only offer a 30 min walk once per month it would be very helpful. If you are interested please contact them directly - email address is on the flyer below 🐾❤️

Volunteering opportunities are available in all geographical areas in which we support. Roles include dog walking, fostering & transport.

Help us to promote, preserve & provide the power of animal companionship.

07/05/2026

Bank holiday pet visits 🐾

07/05/2026

Many visits took place over the bank holiday weekend for many new faces and some regulars too:

Pancake, a 3 year old very affectionate cat had visits twice a day

9 month old black kitten sisters ; Countess and Smudge, and 6 chickens 🐓

2 kitten brothers of 22 weeks old; Arg and Diggs who enjoyed play time 🐱

And walks for Jack Russell Dotty and Cockerpoo cross Ziggy 🐶🐾

06/05/2026

Introducing two new adorable faces to ; Jubbly (a 4 year old staffy), and Giggsy (a 10 year old Labrador).It was my first time visiting them over the bank holiday weekend, and what a warm welcome I got ❤️

02/05/2026

My overnight sitting calendar is now open until 31st December 2026. I am available for overnight sitting over Christmas and New Year - enhanced rates apply. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

01/05/2026

So many happy pups this week enjoying the sun for walkies and garden visits ☀️🐾🐶😎