Petpals UK Ltd

29/09/2025

🎆🏡 5 tips on creating a safe space for your pets at home during fireworks.

Fireworks season can be stressful for our furry friends – but a little preparation goes a long way in helping them feel safe and secure.

We’ve put together a video with 5 simple tips to create a calming environment for your pets at home:

1️⃣ Create a cosy retreat where they can self-soothe – avoid moving them if they choose to hide.
2️⃣ Close windows, blinds, and curtains to block flashes and reduce noise.
3️⃣ Check gardens, gates, and fences – frightened pets may try to bolt.
4️⃣ Play calming music – classical or reggae music can help disguise bangs.
5️⃣ Stay calm yourself – pets pick up on our body language and emotions.

🐶🐱🐰🐴 With these small steps, you can make a big difference to your pet’s comfort and wellbeing.

👉 Watch the video to learn more and get ready to keep your pets safe this fireworks season.

27/09/2025

🐰💜 Today is International Rabbit Day – a perfect chance to celebrate our floppy-eared friends and raise awareness about their welfare.

At Petpals, we know rabbits need more than cuddles and carrots. 🥕They thrive on specialist care, attention, and the right environment to stay happy and healthy. That’s why we’re proud to offer small animal pet care services – from feeding and cleaning to giving them the companionship they need while you’re away.

✨ Did you know?
✔ Rabbits are social animals – they’re happiest in pairs or groups.
✔ They need plenty of space to hop, jump, and explore every day.
✔ A diet rich in hay is essential for good digestion and dental health.
✔ Safe, secure housing protects them from predators and harsh weather.

This International Rabbit Day, let’s hop to it and make sure our bunnies get the care they deserve. 🐇

📲 Get in touch to find out more about our small animal pet care services. Visit: www.petpals.com/service/pet-sitting

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

🐾✨ Exciting news! Our campaign has been featured in the national press 🙌

At Petpals, we believe celebrations should be kind to all creatures. That’s why we launched Paws The Bangs – a nationwide awareness campaign developed with the support of our in-house vet, Dr Sophie Bell.

The campaign is designed to offer expert advice, videos, and practical tips to help pet owners keep their furry friends safe and calm during fireworks season. From simple calming techniques to creating secure spaces at home, we’re here to make a difference. 💜🐶🐱🐴🐰

👉 Find out more about the campaign and why it matters in the full article: https://www.nationalworld.com/your-world/petpals-leads-the-call-for-kinder-celebrations-with-paws-the-bangs-campaign-5330653

Together, we can make fireworks season safer and less stressful for the pets we love. 💕

The sparkle of fireworks might be magical for us, but for pets and horses it’s often a very different story.

24/09/2025

🎆🐾 With fireworks season just around the corner – now is the time to start preparing your pets to help them feel calmer and safer when the bangs begin.

In this video, we share 3 simple steps you can take today to prepare your pet:
1️⃣ Sound desensitisation – gradually introduce your pet to firework noises in a calm, positive way.
2️⃣ Calming aids – consider options such as Thundershirts, pheromone diffusers or supplements like Nutracalm.
3️⃣ Check ID tags & microchips – make sure all details are up to date, just in case your pet becomes startled and bolts. You can check which database your pet’s microchip details are held on at 👉 www.check-a-chip.co.uk

🐶🐱 A little preparation now can make a big difference when the bangs begin. 💙

👉 Watch the video to find out more and help your pet stay safe this fireworks season.

23/09/2025

🎆🐾 Paws The Bangs is here! 🐾🎆

Each year, thousands of pets suffer from fear, stress and even injury during fireworks season. That’s why we’ve teamed up with our in-house vet, Dr Sophie Bell of Animal Love Pet First Aid, to launch our Paws The Bangs campaign – helping you keep your pets safe and calm when the fireworks begin. 💙

✨ To kick things off, we’ve created a FREE Fireworks Safety for Pets Guide – packed full of expert tips and practical advice you can put into action straight away.

👉 Download your copy today at www.petpals.com/paws-the-bangs

Let’s work together to make fireworks season less frightening for our four-legged friends. 🐶🐱

Fireworks Safety for Pets: Our campaign to raise awareness and protect animals during firework season.

19/09/2025

🎆🐾 COMING SOON: PAWS THE BANGS! 🐾🎆

The evenings may just be starting to draw in, but we know fireworks season is on the horizon — and we’re getting ahead of it. That’s why we’re excited to launch our Paws the Bangs campaign — coming soon!

This campaign is all about raising awareness and providing support for pets and their humans during fireworks season. Expect helpful tips, expert advice, useful resources, and ways you can get involved to help keep animals safe, calm, and cared for.

By starting early, we can make sure more pets — and their people — are prepared for the months ahead. 🐶🐱💥

Stayed tuned!

18/09/2025

🚀 Petpals has been featured in Elite Franchise Magazine with an article on the future of franchising.

It explores why franchising needs to be part of early business education, how real-life stories can change perceptions, and the role we’re playing at Petpals. From working with the British Franchise Association to offering work placements and partnering with colleges, we believe franchising isn’t just for later in life – it’s an exciting, realistic path for entrepreneurs of all ages.

👉 Curious about:
✔️ How franchising offers both freedom and support
✔️ Why it matters for students and future business owners
✔️ What Petpals is doing to support the next generation

…then this is a must-read!
Read the full article here: https://elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/franchise-diaries/item/franchising-has-a-future-but-only-if-we-start-talking-about-it

For such a powerful business model, franchising still doesn’t get the airtime it deserves

17/09/2025

🕊️🐦 Happy National Pet Bird Day! 🐦🕊️

At Petpals, it’s not just cats and dogs we care for – we’ve proudly looked after a whole flock of feathered friends too!

From chatty parrots and sweet cockatiels, to cheeky budgies, backyard chickens, and even the tiniest quail chicks – every bird gets the same love, care and attention as any other pet. 💛

Whether they’re singing, squawking, clucking or chirping, we know just how special our feathered companions are. Today, we celebrate them all! 🪶✨

Tell us – do you share your home with a bird? Drop a photo in the comments, we’d love to see them! 📸🐥

Visit www.petpals.com/service/pet-sitting to book your feathered friends care.

14/09/2025

Today on Pet Memorial Day, we celebrate the many wonderful pets who’ve been part of our Petpals family. 🐾💙

From dogs and cats to hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and more - each one has brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of those who cared for them. Their unique personalities and unconditional love remind us how truly special the bond between people and pets can be.

Join us in remembering the wonderful pets we’ve been privileged to know and care for. They may be gone, but their memories live on. ✨

08/09/2025

🐾💚 Happy Dog Walker Appreciation Day! 💚🐾

To all our incredible Petpals dog walkers – come rain, shine (and plenty of muddy puddles!) – you make every walk special for the dogs in your care.

Let’s give them the appreciation they deserve in the comments below 👇 – share a photo of your pup and a thank you message for your favourite walker! 🐕❤️

05/09/2025

🐾🎉 Happy Canine Enrichment Day! 🎉🐾
Today’s all about celebrating the joys of enrichment — giving our dogs the mental and physical stimulation they crave!

Enrichment isn’t just fun — it helps reduce stress, curb boredom, and build happier, healthier pups. 🐶💛

Here are some easy enrichment ideas you can try at home:

🧠 Snuffle Mats – Great for hiding kibble or treats for sniffing fun!
🍖 Frozen Kong – Stuff with peanut butter (xylitol-free), yogurt, or treats and freeze it.
🔍 Scent Games – Hide treats around the house and let your dog sniff them out.
🧺 Towel Roll-Ups – Wrap treats in a towel and let your dog unroll it.
🎾 Interactive Toys & Puzzles – Stimulate their brain while they play.
🌳 Exploration Walks – Let them sniff and lead the way on your walk!
🪵 Safe Chews – Long-lasting chews provide both enrichment and stress relief.
🐶 Training Time – Teach a new trick or practice old ones — mental exercise counts too!

🐕‍🦺 Whether it’s 10 minutes or an hour, enrichment can transform your dog’s day.

💬 Tell us your dog’s favourite enrichment activity in the comments!
Let’s inspire each other and celebrate the amazing ways we care for our pups. 🐾