Lil Bow Wow Dog Walking Services

23/04/2025

So I've been wanting to rant for a looong time now, how us humans are entitled, demanding, and quite frankly annoying.
Confirming my reasons for leaving the People World, and be where I feel grounded and content.

Now I love my customers, they are another special part of what I do, they are my fury friends guardian's.
The ones who keep this all going.
Many I've known since the beginning.
A privilege really.
Some becoming my on hand Councilors, allowing me to remain upbeat for the pooches, and stop my little moron self from dropping a nuke on here.
And I thank them deeply 🫶

But it just seems to be those few, sadly newer and potential clients, that think somehow I'm the hired help, the local Uber, the one who really has nothing else to do.
The muck arounds, the last minutes.
The local goss, thinking, what your neighbors are doing is somehow my business.
I mean walking dogs can't be a real job.....right?
Other establishments that think I'd believe you need your dog walked.....seriously.
It's really up to you to sort your own pricing.
But the most annoying, would have to be the ghosting.
Hey if your not keen just say.
This whole scenario, doesn't just affect me, it's the four legged who miss out.
And the only battle I should be loosing against, is the weather.

You know I get it.
Life's forever changing, and I do too have things I can't avoid.
But I try to be there for them, I'm entrusted to them.
I've given up alot to do this for them.
My own animals, children, family and health have become second to them.
Every loss and bereavement I've pushed past for them.
I have kept prices down, regardless of the struggle for them.
I happily give up weekends, holidays and everything in between for them.
So when you rain on my parade, it turns enthusiasm into.......just another job.
Somewhere I don't want to be.

This is not what I envisioned '25' to look like, I had hopes of new adventures, with my pals.
I've already had yet another loss in my fury kingdom in the last month, and sadly another one to come.
And so with that, I'm closing the books to newbies.
I will be giving my boy Cannon extra love.
As his sisters who passed before him didn't get all that they deserved.
I will no longer appease mankind, while ignoring what truly matters to me.

Them.

22/06/2024

I love my job, I really do.
But knowing that one day I'll have to say goodbye, always fills me with dread.

My sweet Willow, why did time pass so quickly.
Why do animals with such big hearts never live forever.......they really should.

When I was asked to take you on all those years ago, I didn't know then if it would be for a good time or a long time.
But it became both, and I've loved every second we spent together.

You were such a strong and vibrant girl, taking me by the paw and showing me, "this is how I like my walks"
You had pizzazz and a flare for anything sniffy.
We made a pact early on, that if the Olympics ever included a smelling marathon, you would win first place.

You were never a "doggy dog" but instead your favourite hoomans were all you needed to thrive.
So my amazement that you were able to let your guard down and find that one special friend, (a handsome young buck indeed) was the most magical feeling in the world.

I loved so much, that you were never apologetic for who you were.
A true rescue with a tough exterior, but a loving heart that would melt many.
You aged with grace and charisma.
Your cute teddy ears never lost their shape, your shinny brown eyes never dimmed.
And although your body grew weary.
You remained perfectly you.

At nearly 15yrs young, while knowing you were ready to retire, being able to remain part of your life, was pure joy.
Il forever miss your big welcoming bark, saying "hurry up we've got places to be you and me"
your beautiful smile, showing me that regardless of how far we could now go, just being together was all worth it.
And having that one special friend is all we ever need to feel fulfilled.

Rest easy sweet Willow.
Your exciting new race awaits you.
🐕🌈🏆💖

Tina, Keven, Joan and LC, my heart breaks for you and your precious girl..
Thank you for giving us that extra special time together,
I'm so grateful for the wonderful memories.
I'll cherish them always ###

04/02/2024

Yesterday we lost another cherished senior.
The sweetest real life teddy bear one could imagine......our handsome Oliver.
Being heartbroken 💔 is an understatement,
How can this larger than life, animated character be gone.
Friday marked exactly 7 months since we took our very first stroll together, and unbeknownst to us, Saturday would be our last walk to the park.........
Your last walk here on earth.

You were this sprightly near 14 yr old.
A puppy trapped in and old dogs body.
The only one in history with 9 lives and an evel Kneivel attitude ( which on occasions gave us humans many mini strokes)
Everything you did was BIG, somehow fitting it all in that cute, compact exterior.

The Meer thought that I would need to wrap, this little one eyed, nearly deaf bundle of goodness in cotton wool....destined to a quiet wander around the block with only our bestie Iggy in tow.
Couldn't be more wrong.
You had a zest for life, and a hunger for treats.
You thrived on adventures....
Meeting and greeting was your thing, and the dog park quickly became your happy place.

You may not have been able to run marathons, but you so enjoyed plodding around with your friends, and having that powerhouse of a nose guiding you every which way.
A ride in the car was always a bonus, if there was a stray treat to be found, it was Ollie's for the taking.

We know tomorrow is never promised.
But turning up now and not seeing your bright charismatic smile or excitable leaps, will be a hard pill to swallow.
If only we had one more day.

While you'll forever remain in our hearts and thoughts,
You've earned those wings.
You can now Fly High sweet Ollie 💖🌈

Thank you Jackie, Iggy and family for letting us have that time.
if only for a while, I was blessed to be one of his people.
My deepest condolences to all of you ###

12/02/2023

Please keep your animals safe too.

20/11/2022

This has been a hard post to write.
Not because I loved her any less, but simply because I’m gutted.
The weather reflecting just how I feel…….

On Wednesday we had to kiss our beautiful Zephyr goodbye and help her over the rainbow bridge.
And I’m gutted.
For her fury friends not having a last hurrah.
Our poor Cannon who has now lost 2 sisters.
Both of which he adored.
For us.
But most of all for Zeph.

It’s only been 4 yrs since we met this sweet shy girl,
Quietly observant……most probably thinking
“what kind of circus is this”
You were in need of a new place to call home, and Cannon in need of a new bestie.
It couldn’t have worked out any better.
You came for the weekend and never left.
That’s how perfect you were.

There was an independence about you, a no fuss happy go lucky vibe.
True to your Lab nature, ball obsessed, water mad,
Crazy eyes included.
A clever wee poppet, with just a sprinkle of cunningness.
Rolling your ball under the gate for a passerby to play fetch……worked every time.
Or leading Cannon a stray, and coming back with the biggest smile…..knowing he’s not that smart.
Man you made me laugh.
The ability to get along with all species, had everyone eating out of your paw.
You quickly rose to ’Top Dog’ amongst your peers, and gained a higher respect only few achieve.

Then just like that our bright eyed girl is gone, leaving behind this deafening silence.
Your bed lies empty, your toys remain still.
No “Welcome Home!” or pig snort in disgust.
These little things we’ll cherish.
Knowing how hard you fought these few months, and braving everything that was thrown your way.
This isn’t how it should end, and for that I’m gutted.
I’m truely sorry.
But I’m also thankful, for being part of your journey.
On this crazy roller coaster we call life.

Sleep well sweet Zeph, new adventures await you
😪🌈🐕💔

09/09/2022

RIP Queen Elizabeth.
Lover of Corgis and Horses 😢

25/08/2022

To all our Rescues out there,
thank you for everything you do for these precious souls 💔❤️‍🩹💖

“To love a rescuer you must love all of her. You must love the scars covering her body from panicked and hurt animals she was trying to help. You must love her fractured heart, that has been broken so many times she no longer even takes the time to mend the pieces.

To love a rescuer, you must embrace her grit and determination, and know that although she fights a war she can never win, she can and does win a few battles. You must love the tears she will shed over those she lost. You must give her comfort that she refuses to accept, as she blames herself for things she could have never foreseen.

To love a rescuer you must acknowledge the rage she feels towards the world at times, and know that anger is driven by a love of life too few have. You must give her space and room to cry and mourn for the losses that others have caused out of carelessness or cruelty.

To love a rescuer you must understand her passion to heal and save is a calling, not a choice. You must accept that to save animals is part of her soul and without that she could never be happy.

To love a rescuer you must be patient. You must accept her work comes first. She will forgo sleep, forgo food, forgo her life for animals in need. She will work tirelessly until her body and mind fail her completely and she cannot go on.

To Love a rescuer, you must be strong. You must not be threatened by her focus and love of animals. You must accept that the things you love about her, the strength and convictions and loyalty are also what drives her sense of duty to animals in need; you cannot have one without the other.

To love a rescuer you must never ask her to choose, because she will, and it will not be you. “

Thank you to whomever wrote this.

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