Paws & All

31/10/2026

Throughout November - March my services will be limited to the Stornoway area or within 5 miles of Stornoway due to current bookings and commitments. I have availability for mid afternoon let outs or walks within this area.

I offer solo or dogs from the same household walks. I don’t offer group walks due to travel time and commitments. Meet & greets are required alongside completion of a form before services commence.

My weekend availability will be limited, however I will be increasing my pricing for weekend requested walks and visits.

Please note that the 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December, 1st & 2nd January will have limited services provided and there will be an increase in prices over these days.
The 25th December & 1st January, I will only be available in the morning for services on these dates.

Should you require any services within these dates, please book in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

A reminder that a 20% non refundable deposit fee is required for block bookings Of walks/visits when the dates of your booking is confirmed. Until the deposit fee is paid your booking will not be put into my diary. The 20% will be deducted off the final total due to be paid.

When messaging, please state your location, number of animals, service that is required.

28/10/2026

With Bonfire night approaching, I wanted to provide some tips to help keep your pets, ponies & livestock comfortable

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Most important one of all - try and stay calm yourself! If you’re nervous and anxious, it can transfer onto the animals

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If it’s a legal requirement for your pet to be chipped, please ensure they are and that contact details are up to date. That way if they go missing and are handed to the vets, they have the correct contact information

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Keep an eye on social media posts and posters advertising dates of local community fireworks displays.
You could also put a post out asking anyone local holding their own display to let you know

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Pets could be taken indoors, have blinds/curtains closed to minimise any flashes from the fireworks, also make sure cat flaps are closed off. Turn your Alexa, radio or tv on and keep windows/doors closed to try and drown out the noise of the fireworks.
It would be best to stay with them as having their person around is reassurance to them

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You could provide a distraction toy for pets, such as Kong treat toys, boredom busters etc

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If possible move ponies/livestock into a grazing area away from the display. If you’re unable to this, make sure to move them a week or 2 beforehand so they’re familiar of their surroundings. Check the fencing and grazing area for any hazards.
If you’re unsure as to how they’ll react, you could make a smaller grazing area with temporary fencing and provide something that will help distract them such as a lick or extra forage

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If you’d rather keep them in a stable/outbuilding, you could put a radio on to drown the noise out for them, make sure you introduce this beforehand so you know they’re comfortable with it and it becomes part of their routine. You may be best provide forage on the ground for them incase they get injured or entangled in forage feeders/haynets. Again you could provide a lick to help distract them

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If you’re unable to be with your pets, ponies, livestock make sure you have someone experienced, trustworthy and responsible that is able to be with them

If you have any tips or techniques feel free to share them in the comments 😊

28/10/2026

Starting November with a bang (or 2) 🎆🎇
Please let anyone with animals know we will be having our display at 7pm on the 5th November.

25/10/2026

Charlie says the winds died down but it’s still a tad breezy 💨

25/10/2026

31st October - Halloween 🎃

I have to say Halloween has to be one of my favourite times of year 👻

But Halloween can be stressful for pets, I remember coming home from work, dressed up for Halloween. I had Halloween contact lenses in and Jura was not happy or comfortable at all, as soon as I took them out she was back to her happy self.

Things to consider at Halloween:

🍫 Sweets and chocolate can be harmful to pets, especially cats and dogs

👹 Be mindful that Halloween costumes can be stressful for pets as they may struggle to recognise faces, body structure or your scent which can make them scared of you

🎃 Trick or treaters are great to have round the area, but some pets can be stressed with constant knocking of doors or ringing of doorbells

👻 Decorations and noise effects can caused pets to become stressed or feel threatened, also be mindful that pets may chew cables

⛔️ Signs of your pet being stressed⛔️

⏺️ Cowering, shaking, trembling becoming rigid
⏺️ Tucking their tail between their legs
⏺️ Heckles appearing on their back
⏺️ Panting excessively
⏺️ Hiding, pacing or running off
⏺️ Lip licking
⏺️ Being off their food/treats
⏺️ Eyes widening, pupils becoming dilated
⏺️ Becoming vocal
⏺️ May do the toilet round the house
⏺️ Becoming aggressive or destructive

✔️ How to help your pets:

❤️ Having a safe place for your pet can help keep them comfortable, having comforters such as toys blankets, something with your scent can be reassuring for them. If you are putting up Halloween decorations, avoid decorating this room.

🪟 Close blinds/curtains so they can’t see costumes, decorations etc. Use a ring doorbell device if you can or put a sign up stating that you have a pet that may become stressed so to go to an alternative door if possible give trick or treaters another way to notify you that they’re there

🍬 Keep sweets and chocolate in a secure location out of reach of pets

👺 Be mindful of your pet and how they may react if you’re dressing up or you could get ready somewhere alternative and change back before seeing your pet

That all being said, I hope you and your pets have a fun, safe and enjoyable Halloween 🎃 🧛🏻‍♂️ 👽

10/10/2026

👋🏻 I am signing out from the 10th - 18th October

I am only available for my weekly walks & let outs the 19th - 21st October and will be signing out again 22nd - 25th October.

I have quite a lot going on this month, so I apologise in advance if I take my time to reply to you.

At the moment I have no further availability for bookings for the remainder of October

30/09/2026

Hard to believe it’s been just over a year of Paws & All 🐾

I don’t think I’ve actually referred to it as work at all, when you’re doing what you love, it certainly doesn’t feel like work ❤️

I have no further availability in October due to current commitments and a family wedding.

24/09/2026

12/09/2026

Mr M has to make sure there’s nothing left in his feed bucket, especially on the dreich days 🌧️ 💨

12/09/2026

October is fast approaching!

This is a notice to inform you all that I am unable to take on any more booking for the duration of the October holidays - 9th October - 21st October.
I am also unavailable from the 22nd - 25th of October.

Should you require any services out with these dates please do not hesitate to PM me and I will get back to you when I can 😊