23/06/2026
I’m literally haemorrhaging money but the dogs safety WILL ALWAYS come first!
Don’t forget, it’s not just the temperature… it’s the humidity…. At least 91% tomorrow… plus,
It’s not just about being on a walk…. What about travel arrangements, what if the car/van brakes down? What if the air con stops working? What if the dogs get heat stroke eventhough you’re doing everything to try and prevent it?
Heat stroke sets in VERY QUICKLY 😢 STAY SAFE, BE SKINT, BE LIKE MOST DOG WALKERS AT THE MOMENT 🤣🫶🏻🤪🙌🏻👌🏻😫🫣😭🤷🏼♀️
YOLO 😬🤟🏻
🐾❤️ Can We Normalise Not Criticising Small Businesses for Putting Welfare Before Profit? ❤️🐾
Every time a dog walker cancels a walk because it’s too hot…
Every time a groomer reschedules because the salon is unsafe…
Every time a pet professional says “No” to something that could compromise an animal’s welfare…
There seems to be someone ready to complain.
The reality is that every cancelled walk, postponed groom, or refused booking costs a small business money.
We don’t make those decisions because it’s convenient.
We don’t make them because we don’t want to work.
And we certainly don’t make them because we’re trying to be difficult.
We make them because the animals in our care cannot advocate for themselves.
No dog has ever suffered because they missed a walk.
No dog has ever been harmed because their groom was delayed a few days.
But dogs can and do suffer from heatstroke, stress, injury, exhaustion and other preventable welfare issues when people prioritise profit, convenience or customer expectations over common sense.
Small business owners who work with animals carry a huge responsibility. We see these pets as individuals, not pay cheques.
So if your dog walker, groomer, trainer, sitter or daycare provider makes a decision based on welfare, please remember:
🐾 They are likely losing income by making that choice.
🐾 They are putting your pet’s wellbeing first.
🐾 They are doing exactly what you trust them to do.
I’d much rather lose a day’s earnings than risk a dog’s health.
Welfare before profit. Every single time. ❤️
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