Alix Foster Pet Sitting

08/03/2026

Back for the 3rd time with these gorgeous girls, the endless amount of love never gets old ✨️💛

18/02/2026

I've said it multiple times but if anyone is looking to adopt in the near future, Morocco dogs really need your help leading up to the world cup in 2030.
They really are the most sweetest, purest dogs.
Devastated that this is even going to happen! Please adopt, dont shop 💛🥺

A report published last month described Marrakech, expected to host World Cup matches, as a 'kill center.'

03/02/2026

Good morning everyone!
Thankyou for all being super patient with me in regards to my plans this year.

However, i have now decided to stay put in the UK for our summer. So I am now able to book up until end of July this year 🥳

So, get your holidays booked! shoot me a message because i can assure you they will be in safe hands with me 💛

I will be spending some more time on the coast in the summer (North Devon or cornwall, mostly (Newquay) so I'm happy to branch out those ways!! (Please Share in those areas)

Look forward to meeting more of you! 🐈🐕🐇🐓🐾

31/01/2026

*RESHARE* not my post

We treat dog walks as "physical exercise" (marching around the block). But for a dog, the walk is their social media, news feed, and university.

A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than ours. Their world is olfactory. When a dog sniffs a tree, they are processing massive amounts of data: Who was here? Are they male/female? Are they sick? What did they eat?

This mental processing is exhausting. Studies show that 15 minutes of intense sniffing burns as much mental energy as a 1-hour physical walk.

More importantly, sniffing lowers the pulse. It is a Decompression behavior. When you yank the leash and say "Come on!", you are spiking their frustration and cortisol. You are denying them their primary biological drive. This leads to hyperactive, anxious dogs at home.

⚡ Vital Advice: The "Sniffari" Rule: Dedicate one walk a day to be a "Sniff Walk."

Use a long leash.

Let the dog choose the direction.

When they stop to sniff, YOU STOP.

Wait until they are done. It might take you 20 minutes to walk 100 meters. That is fine. A tired, satisfied brain makes for a calm, happy dog.

We treat dog walks as "physical exercise" (marching around the block). But for a dog, the walk is their social media, news feed, and university.

A dog's sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than ours. Their world is olfactory. When a dog sniffs a tree, they are processing massive amounts of data: Who was here? Are they male/female? Are they sick? What did they eat?

This mental processing is exhausting. Studies show that 15 minutes of intense sniffing burns as much mental energy as a 1-hour physical walk.

More importantly, sniffing lowers the pulse. It is a Decompression behavior. When you yank the leash and say "Come on!", you are spiking their frustration and cortisol. You are denying them their primary biological drive. This leads to hyperactive, anxious dogs at home.

⚡ Vital Advice: The "Sniffari" Rule: Dedicate one walk a day to be a "Sniff Walk."

Use a long leash.

Let the dog choose the direction.

When they stop to sniff, YOU STOP.

Wait until they are done. It might take you 20 minutes to walk 100 meters. That is fine. A tired, satisfied brain makes for a calm, happy dog.

📚 Source: Applied Animal Behaviour Science, "The pulse rate of dogs while sniffing vs walking", 2019.

27/01/2026

Update! ✨️

I am now able to take bookings for March! 🤗
So, If your in need of a pet sitter, just shoot me a message and I can come meet you and your fur babies to see if I'm a good fit for you.
Look forward to meeting more of you this year!💛

26/01/2026

I am back! ✨️

So, If anyone remembers, I did a little post a few weeks ago about the story behind my profile picture, the little dog I fell inlove with in Morocco.

I have just visited Morocco for the second time and my favourite part about it all is the stray animals.
They are the most gentle, kind and loving animals and I would really recommend to anyone who is looking to adopt, that Moroccan strays are in need of your help leading up to the 2030 world Cup.

So here's a few pictures to make you fall inlove with them just like I do 🐕🐈💛

17/01/2026

Hello lovely people! I am away from tomorrow the 18th-25th! So if anyone messages me, i will be back in touch as soon as I can!

Thankyou for all the continued love and support.
I am then back and straight into a gorgeous dog sit in a wonderful cottage 🐶💛

12/01/2026

Everyone, meet Dave. An older handsome chappy.

Dave has been trying to tell me all morning he wants to go for a car ride. So I followed him to what he wanted and he took me to my van and well... Just look at how happy and relaxed that made him.
I think he's melted my heart.. Just a little. 🥹❤️

02/01/2026

New year update! ✨️

Hey guys, I am free for any sits until the 10th of Janaury! So if anyone needs me, give me a shout 😊

After that, i am fully booked up until the 18th of February.
Unfortunately, anything from March onwards I cant fully commit to right now due to potentially working away for a couple of months. Once things are sorted I will keep everyone updated with dates and can get more people booked in asap.

Sorry for the uncertainty right now and Thankyou for your understanding and appreciate every one of you ❤️

31/12/2025

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a endless amount of love and thankyou's for all the continued support I've received from everyone these last couple of years!
It's a pleasure to meet such wonderful people & pets! It means the world that you put your full faith and trust in me with your fur babies.
So thankyou 💛💛
Here's to meeting many more of you!
See you all in 2026!! 🎉✨️

📸 Merry Christmas from Obi 🐕🐾

31/12/2025

It's my first sit after the Christmas chaos and how lucky am i!💛

Meet this adorable team!!
This is Miss madge 🐾 🐕

Then we have,
Banana, Split, Gandalf, Gypsy and Mog 🐈‍⬛️
And 2 cute guinea pigs! who are (camera shy).

The most well behaved babies & as always it's been a pleasure!✨️

16/12/2025

This is my second time sitting for Sandy and Pippa. They absolutley adore me and its the sweetest thing 💕 I feel very lucky!!

They also love a cosy fire and snuggles just as much as I do, especially in the colder evenings!🔥

Just look how adorable they are 🐾