Goingwalkies Est 2007

15/07/2022

Please Keep your Dogs and all other Animals Safe,
A Dog never died from missing a walk !!
They have from Heatstroke

10/07/2022

On Friday another 💔
Day saying goodbye to My other Spinone girl Bella , such a funny bouncy character, still like a puppy in ways,
💔 For her owners Heather & John who entrusted me with their care first with Molli 13yrs ago, then Bella for 11yrs, Molli passed away a month ago with a rare form of Nose & Mouth Cancer, 2 half years ago she was giving weeks to live she survived 2 half years to the surprise of the vets, sadly Bella was diagnosed 2 weeks after Molli died with the same form of cancer sadly that was aggressive, this last couple year has been hard loosing these quite few of Pooches I've looked after from them been 8weeks old to ages of 10, 11,12, and 13,
They were big part of my life and my dogwalking life!!
So anyone who thinks Dogwalking is easy, and would love to do it, it comes with a price of a lot of ❤️ ACHE I've seen Dogwalkers come and Go over the years and quit another throw the towel in because they realise its not all about walking Dogs on a nice Sunny day 😉
Run Free Beautiful Bella 🌈
Now with, Molli, Hamish, George , Frankie, Floss Winston,
And of course my Beautiful Tia (Boxer)& Mick (GSD)
AND Now with my Beautiful Limped who is constantly attached to my Hip
Followed me everywhere Nell.

06/07/2022

03/05/2022

For all you no this day will come it's always hard !!
Molli was given weeks to live 2 half years ago due to rare form of Cancer, today she lost her battle,
I've looked after Molli since she was 9 weeks old,
She was adorable, so layed back, if I had a slightly anxious dog Molli was the one I'd walk along side them her calming effect was the best, I'm 💔
💔 For Heather & John, who are fab owners, Molli will always be with them, Bella going to miss her Big Sister, Run Free Molli 🌈

06/04/2022

Sad news yesterday the Beautiful Floss passed away, I had the privilege of looking after Floss when Beth adopted her as a stray pup, she was funny typical Boxer, thoughts with Beth & Jack
They also lost Winston who I also looked after a few months ago, 🌈😪

24/12/2021

Run free 🌈🐾🐾my little slobber chops Winston ,
What a character,
Gonna be a big miss For Beth, Jack & Winston

01/09/2021

This is a Hard one !!
This week I Lost My Little Mate, my side kick, the pooch that Roade Shotgun, Hamish who could be the lovely fluffy white Bichon, who proffered been one of the boys, who liked to roll in Fox 💩 or anything else he could find,
He was my First Pup old,
Had the honour of looking after him for 13 &bit yrs, I no how 💔His Mam @ Family are who have let me be apart of their Family, not just trusting me with Hamish also Lisa 2 Boys, who came along couple years after Hamish,
He now be with George, Frankie and his best pal Mick.
Miss you big style me little Munchkin

05/08/2021

Clampdown on illegal puppy sales

Trading standards officials in Hartlepool have launched a clampdown on illegal puppy sellers amid fears they are putting money before animal welfare.

They say more and more people are breeding puppies for sale following a huge rise in prices, with £2,500 per puppy not unusual.

But there has also been an increase in complaints about dogs that turn out to be very sick and under-nourished after being purchased.

Ian Harrison, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards and Licensing Manager, said more than 40 people were believed to be actively engaged in the breeding and sale of puppies locally.

And he warned that trading standards officers are monitoring advertising, including websites, to build up a picture of the true situation in Hartlepool.

“You have to be licensed to be a commercial dog breeder and it is a criminal offence not to have a licence. The law applies to anyone who regularly breeds and sells puppies and not just ‘puppy farms’.

“This animal welfare legislation exists to protect dogs and prevent them from being used merely as puppy producing machines.

“I would urge anyone who breeds two or more litters per year to speak to us as they are likely to require a licence and we do not want anyone to fall foul of the law because of a misunderstanding of it,” he said.

Mr Harrison said that the licensing process includes a check by a vet that animals are being treated well and living in appropriate and hygienic conditions.

He also said that licensed breeders are given a star rating, enabling purchasers to make an informed choice when buying a puppy.

He urged members of the public to support the campaign by not buying a puppy if they have any doubts that they are dealing with a legitimate supplier.

“It is easy to fall in love with a puppy, but if you have any doubts about its welfare or the credentials of the breeder then please do not make a purchase as by doing so you could be perpetuating a problem,” added Mr Harrison.
Unlicensed commercial breeders can be reported by emailing [email protected] or calling (01429) 523354, whilst breeders wishing to become licenced can apply using the same contact details.

16/07/2021

This weekend is gonna be a Hot one !!
Please takecare with your pooches,
Do the Pavement test,
Don't forget how hot the sand get at the beach,
Heatstroke can Kill,
Try go out early morning late evening,
Always carry water.

07/03/2021

💔💔
Today Georgous George passed away in the Arms of his Dad at Home with his Mam and his Best Buddy Ben with him,I'm 💔 George was 10weeks when he came to me at Goingwalkies 11yrs he been one of my Side kicks !!
Gonna miss you George Run Free 🌈 🐾🐾😢

21/12/2020

⛄️🎄Christmas Hazards🎄⛄️

Common emergencies include dogs choking or suffering internal damage from turkey bones, and pets being poisoned by chocolate, mince pies, Christmas cake and pudding, while over feeding fatty food can damage your pet’s pancreas or cause gastroenteritis.

🍺Alcohol - Keep alcoholic drinks and food containing alcohol out of your pet’s reach. It has similar side effects to pets as it does humans.

💊Aspirin and Ibuprofen - If you’ve stocked-up on painkillers for your Boxing Day hangover, keep them out of your pet’s way as they can be fatal if swallowed.

💦Antifreeze – If there’s snow and ice over Christmas, make sure your cat doesn’t have access to Antifreeze and mop up any spills. It is highly toxic and most often fatal – but cats like the sweet taste.

🔋Batteries - Although we use batteries year-round, at Christmas they can be easily left on the floor by children or in toys that an unsupervised dog may play with or chew. They can cause serious damage so care should be taken so they’re out of your dog’s reach.

🍫Chocolate - A chemical in chocolate known as theobromine can cause serious harm to your pet. The darker and higher the percentage of cocoa, the more theobromine is in the chocolate. Keep it out of reach of your pet.

🍰Christmas cake, mince pies and Christmas pudding – Raisins, sultanas and currants can cause kidney failure in some pets and can be fatal.

🦴Cooked bones - Turkey, chicken, lamb, beef and pork bones that are cooked can easily splinter and perforate your dog’s stomach. They are dangerous and should never be fed to a dog.

🧨Fireworks – If your pet is frightened of New Year’s Eve fireworks, speak to your vet in advance for advice. Keep them safely indoors, close curtains and turn on the TV to block out the noise.

🎄Holly berries – Can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive salivation and weakness in dogs.

🌱Mistletoe - Causes stomach problems and may cause skin irritations.

🌺Poinsettia - Popular Christmas plants that are toxic to cats. Can cause vomiting, excessive salivation, loss of appetite, lethargy and depression.

🍬Sugar free sweets and mints – Contain a chemical known as xylitol, used to sweeten mints and sweets that are sugar-free can cause serious damage to your pet.

21/12/2020

What a year its been,
Let's hope next year we can start get back to some normality
Takecare Hugs to all the lovely 🐕🦮🐕‍🦺🐩
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas
And a Good 2021
From myself and Nell

06/12/2020

All quiet at the moment, its Definitely been a strange year.
Hopefully next year will be better, keep safe