Lucy’s dog walking services

16/07/2026

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Worth a share…………

🐶USE US. DON’T LOSE US.🐶

One thing we’d love more pet owners to understand during a heatwave is this.

When we cancel because of extreme temperatures, we’re not having a day off.

We’re losing income.

Most professional pet carers are self-employed. We don’t receive holiday pay, sick pay or a guaranteed salary at the end of the month. If we don’t work, we don’t get paid.

Every cancelled walk, training session or visit has a financial impact.

And this isn’t just one hot afternoon.

Many of us are now dealing with repeated heatwaves and some of the hottest, longest periods of extreme heat we’ve experienced in our working lives. Week after week, bookings are cancelled, diaries are rearranged and income falls, while our mortgages, rent, insurance, vehicle costs and business bills remain exactly the same.

Despite that, we’ll continue to make the same decision every time.

Because our first responsibility is the welfare of the animals in our care.

A postponed walk can be rearranged.

Heatstroke doesn’t always give your dog a second chance.

So, if your usual service isn’t safe, please don’t assume we can’t help.

Instead of cancelling altogether, ask whether your booking can be adapted.

That might mean:
• A home welfare visit
• Toilet breaks
• Feeding and companionship
• Garden enrichment and play
• Medication administration
• An early morning or late evening walk where conditions are safe

You’ll still receive professional care.

Your pet stays safe.

And you’ll be helping a local small business survive another week of extreme weather.

Use us. Don’t lose us.

The service may look different for a few days, but our commitment to your pet never changes.

Thank you to every client who understands that responsible pet care sometimes means changing the plan, not abandoning it.

25/06/2026

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Today’s dogs all home before 9.30am.
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25/06/2026

THIS 🙋‍♀️☀️

25/05/2026

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This weather really hits our industry hard.

Over the last few days, many of us in the dog industry have had to make the decision to cancel classes, workshops, walks, training sessions, daycare activities and events.

As small businesses, every cancellation has an impact. We lose income, spend hours rearranging schedules, and often absorb costs that can’t be recovered.

But dog welfare will always come first.

No class, walk, workshop or training session is worth putting a dog at risk. When temperatures soar, our responsibility is to keep dogs safe, even when it’s the harder business decision.

So today, I’d love to shine a light on the amazing small businesses who are also putting welfare first. If you know a dog trainer, walker, daycare, groomer, physio, hydrotherapist, pet sitter or any other pet professional who has been affected by the heat, tag them below and give them a follow.

Supporting small businesses costs nothing, but it can make a huge difference.

Let’s show some love to the people who spend every day caring for our dogs. ❤️🐾

25/05/2026

Good morning everyone, we hope you’re enjoying the bank holiday weekend. ☀️☀️☀️

We might love the sun but it can cause lots of issues for our four legged friends!

❌ Please do not walk your dogs today.
It is the hottest day of the year and it is unbearably hot for our animals friends. ❌

If you have pets in the house, please make sure the curtains and blinds are closed, open windows (if you have house cats, the safety latch is perfect).

Put fans on around the house.

Stay downstairs. Warm air rises meaning bedrooms will feel extra hot.

Provide fresh water in multiple rooms.

You can purchase cooling mats for pets to sit on (a cold wet towel will have a similar effect, it’ll just need refreshing frequently).

Do not wrap pets in cold wet towels, as this can trap the heat onto the animal.

Outside, paddling pools and splash mats are perfect for dogs.

Do not allow your pet to sunbathe directly in the sun, they need to stay in the shade.

Pets shouldn’t be allowed to stay outside for long periods of time.

If you have white/light coated cats who go outside, please use pet friendly suncream on areas such as ears and where there is little to no fur.

Heat stroke is very real and can be fatal. Sadly, we see many cases every summer.

Those most at risk are;

▪️Elderly animals.
▪️Very young animals.
▪️Overweight animals.
▪️Animals with heart disease or respiratory issues.
▪️Brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds such as; English bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, shihtzus, boxers, Pekingese and Boston Terriers.

If you need to visit the vets, please do not walk there, take the car and put the air conditioning on or open the windows.

If you believe your pet has heat stroke, please contact the vets immediately, time is of the essence.

If you need advice, please call us on 0115 8969984. Thank you! ☺️

Here’s our Friday team enjoying a cheeky break with an ice cream! 🍦

22/05/2026