Early Paws

12/05/2026

*** TO ALL CUSTOMERS: PLEASE READ 📣🐾 ***

Change is never easy… but sometimes, it’s exactly what’s needed to grow.

After much thought and planning, we have made the decision to reduce our little retail shop and its opening hours from 1st June 2026. This hasn’t been an easy choice, but it allows us to focus more of our time and energy on the services we know matter most to you and your dogs. As a lot of you know, either Naomi or myself (Meg) are always in reception 7 days a week completing admin as well as minding the shop. This can be greatly limiting and stressful when there are other tasks we want to manage around the whole 100 acre site. Though we are deeply sorry to those who regularly shop with us, reducing the shop stock and opening hours allows for us as management to have much more flexibility in the working day.

- We will still be selling the Early Paws branded kibble and the Raw Treat Pet Food blocks which you can buy between the hours of 9am-10.30am and 3pm-4.30pm 7 days a week.

- With regards to our boarding kennels, everything will remain the same. Our check in-check out times have always been between 9am-10.30am and 3pm-4.30pm. Reception will be open during these times but closed outside of these times going forward.

- With regards to our secure field hires, we have now finished successfully trialling our online payments system which means that service runs digitally without the need to pay in reception. This online service will now continue permanently.

- We're excited to announce that most of the old retail space will be part of an expansion of the onsite groomer — Cheshire Canine Salon. This means more availability, more care, and even more pampering for your furry family members. This will take some time for us to build but Opal will keep you up to date on how to access the salon on her own grooming page.

- There will be a new doorbell situated on the reception door so that, should it be locked, we as management are still contactable for emergencies/volunteer visits etc. We are always contactable via email and voicemails too.

We understand that change can feel uncertain, and sometimes even a little unsettling, but please know — every decision we’re making is with the future in mind. These changes will help strengthen the business, allowing us to continue providing the care, safety, and service your dogs deserve for many years to come 🐾.

Thank you for your continued support, trust, and understanding. It truly means the world to us.

With gratitude,
Meg & Naomi 🐶💖

26/04/2026

We're hiring! 😃

Working with dogs takes real mental and physical strength alongside having a calm and gentle heart. We're looking for someone with dedication, passion, and a willingness to put the dogs' needs first. If you think you can multitask, work hard in all weathers, and show a keen eye for detail then your reward is working with absolutely beautiful dogs 🐶🐾

Please note this role requires qualifications.

Please follow the link attached for more details and to apply ✒️

Early Paws

26/04/2026

We're so glad everyone is enjoying our new online payment system for our field hires but everyone is still coming into reception (which is very polite though) 🙈

If you've paid for your field online, you can head straight up, no need to let us know you're here, we can see on the cameras. Our online payment system means you can easily and efficiently head straight up to your field at your allotted time 🙂🌞🌳

22/04/2026

🚨 Update from Early Paws Secure Field Hire 🚨

We’re pleased to announce that we are now operating with a fully online payment system 💳

We have always had our online booking system but we have now integrated payments meaning you no longer have to come into reception to pay - you can just head straight up to your booked field!

✅All bookings must be made online at www.earlypaws.co.uk/field-hire
✅All payments must be completed online
✅ Faster, easier, and more convenient for everyone
✅ No longer need to come into reception to pay
✅ You’re still more than welcome to use the onsite toilet facilities
✅Don’t forget we have a free dog wash that you can use just
near the overflow carpark

We’ve also added new signage to clearly guide you to the fields when you arrive.

✅ CCTV remains in operation across all areas
✅ Staff are still on site in case of emergencies

❌ We will no longer accept phone bookings, walk-ins, or cash payments. This is to ensure the secure field hire service becomes completely automated and self-sufficient.

AS WE TRANSITION OVER, THOSE WHO HAVE BOOKED ON THE OLD SYSTEM STILL NEED TO COME INTO RECEPTION TO PAY.

If you experience any issues at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re here to help.

As always, please treat the fields with the same care and respect.
Thank you for your continued support!
— Early Paws Secure Field Hire

07/04/2026

Finally some lovely weather recently! 🌞 What have your pooches been up to this Easter weekend? 🐰☀️

29/03/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/3rd-may-dog-walk🐾✨ DOG WALK ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🐾
Join us for our Star Wars–themed dog walk on Sunday 3rd May at 11am! 🌌🐶
Whether your pup is a Jedi, Sith, or somewhere in between, come dressed in your best galactic outfits and enjoy a fun-filled day with fellow dog lovers! 🐕💫
On the day:
🍰 Cake sale
🎟️ Raffle
🐾 Nail clips available
Don’t miss out — the force is strong with this one!
🎫 Get your tickets here:

Lace up, clip on the lead, and join us on 3rd May for a relaxed dog walk in support of Cheshire Sighthound Rescue 🐾Dog walk starts at 11am, please arrive 10-15mins earlyAll dogs on leadEvery step you and your dog take helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome sighthounds who need safety, medical ...

25/03/2026

We want to know what your dog's strangest quirk is...
They all have one. Whose dog has the strangest? 🤔🙈🤣

18/03/2026

Just for fun! 🎉

We board so many lovely dogs but there are some names that pop up quite regularly...

Out of the list below, which name do you think we see the most of here at our boarding kennels? 🐾

- Alfie
- Bella
- Milo
- Teddy

Comment below! ⬇️

(We'll tell you the answer tomorrow🤫)

14/02/2026

Reminder that this road closure begins tomorrow for a week 🛑

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
A56 CHESTER ROAD in SUTTON WEAVER/FRODSHAM
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984that the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council intends to make an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit/restrict traffic on the following length of road in SUTTONWEAVER/FRODSHAM to enable essential repairs to Sutton Weaver swing bridge works to be carried out by Canal and River Trust.

CHESTER ROAD: A56 Chester Road Swing Bridge

Nothing in the Order shall prevent driving upon the said lengths of road of any vehicle which is being used for the conveyance of persons goods or merchandise to or from any premises situate on or adjacent to the lengths of road or in connection with agriculture building construction works of repair and the like or use in an emergency of vehicles for fire brigade ambulance or police purposes. A through route will not always be available and any vehicles not requiring access to properties on the length of road should use the alternative routes.

The Order will come into force on 15/02/2026 and will continue in force for a period not exceeding eighteen months or until the works which it is proposed to carry out have been completed whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that the works will take approximately 7 days
to complete.

Alternative routes for through traffic

TTRO8323 A56 Chester Rd closure diversion route map 15 02 2026

Traffic should proceed via:

TRO8323 A56 Chester Road Sutton Weaver 15/02/2026 00:00 to 22/02/2026 23:59
Forest Road, Guests Slack, Red Lane, Northwich Road, Vicarage Lane, Weaverham By-Pass Roundabout, Blakemere Lane, Delamere Road, Chester Road, Station Road, Chester Road, Bridge Lane, Fluin Lane, Warrington Road, Kingsley Road, Warrington Road, Weaverham By-Pass, Kingsley Road, Station Road, Weaverham By-Pass, Forest Road, Warrington Road, Sutton Causeway, Norley Road and Vice Versa

Highways Manager (Ref TRO8323)
Transport and Highways Service, Highways Office, Browning Way, Woodford Park, Winsford, Cheshire,CW7 2RH

Tel: 0300 123 7036
Email: [email protected]

16/12/2025

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21/01/2026

Help raise funds for Cheshire Sighthound Rescue and get to try the new polly tunnel 🐾🐾🐾🐾
✨ £1 A NUMBER RAFFLE ✨

Cheryl Lewis has very kindly called and paid for an hour’s polytunnel session for us to raffle off – bless her 💚

📍 The polytunnel is based at Early Paws
Sutton Fields Farm
Chester Road
Sutton Weaver
Runcorn
WA7 3EY

🎟 £1 per number
🏆 Prize: 1 hour polytunnel session

👉 To enter:
• Comment with the number(s) you’d like
• Send payment via PayPal or bank transfer

PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4VYX82RVMXX8L

Bank Transfer:
Cheshire Sighthound Rescue
09-01-29
44634889

Once all numbers are filled, we’ll draw a winner 🎉

Please like, share, and help spread the word – thank you for all the support 🐾💚

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