Mandy's pet services

What amazing clients I have!

Thank you to all my clients who have trusted me to look after their fur and feather babies.
This last nine years have gone by so fast. I always felt like I was on a sabbatical and would need to return to the real world at some point. Suppose this is that point!

I will miss you all🥰

Looking ahead to this week's weather....it's continuing to be "El scorchio"🌡️🥵☀️
So, it looks like some adjustments will need to be made to keep the dogs safe and healthy.
For the dogs home alone I may need to change walks to garden visits.
There may be cancellations for others who have human company but I will let everyone know as soon as I can determine the appropriate action.

Mandy’s Pet Services will be closing its doors and hanging up its leads on the Friday 30th June.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this wonderful adventure.
I will miss all the dogs, cats, hens and other wonderful creatures I’ve had the honour and privilege to look after.

Mandy

Rest in peace Oscar.
Such a lovely boy who is going to be so very missed.
Run free now🌈

View from my office this morning. Bit foggy!!

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎁🎄🎅

My books are open and I now have dog walking spaces available

Winter walks are pretty......and blooming cold🥶🥶🥶🥶

It's like something out of a Stephen King novel this morning 😱
Pippa isn't letting the fog get in the way of squirrel hunting though 🤣

My last walk with Hugo today before he moves away.😭
It has been a joy and a privilege to have walked you since you were an ickle puppy.🥰
I will miss you, little man.

In life you always get the straight guy and a lunatic.
Wonder which is which between Humphrey and Smithy🤔😂😂😂

A fellow dog walker had this on their page.
It's so accurate I had to post it too☺️

Secrets of a Dog Walker

1. It's a lifestyle, not just a job. If you're in it for the money you've made a big mistake because a) you're never going to be rich, end of story; and b) you won't survive your first winter if that's your only motivation. We see these people come and go from time to time.

2. We talk to each other more than you might think. About the best walking boots, what clothing we are wearing for today's weather, our financial struggles, the traffic, dodgy men in the woods, fallen trees, etc. It's a lonely job but we have each other's backs from a distance.

3. We don't physically have eyes in the backs of our heads but we know so well the sound of every jingle of every ID tag, and every dog's individual footfall on the ground behind us, we may as well have.

4. We can't physically see round corners either, but we know so well each leading dog's body language in reaction to an oncoming person and/or dog that we may as well be able to.

5. We hear "Are they all yours?!" and "Wow you've got your hands full" at least twice a day, but we always smile and say "They keep me on my toes". Every. Single. Time.

6. It actually breaks our heart when a dog moves out of our area, and we thoroughly investigate our replacement for our own peace of mind, even if the client hasn't asked us to. Let's not even talk about when they pass away, we feel every bit of grief too, more than owners might think.

7. If you peel back a few layers of clothing (depending on the season) you will find bruises, scratches and scrapes covering the whole of our bodies. Don't bother asking where they came from, we have no idea.

8. If you see a dog walker looking vaguely presentable on a weekday, you should send help, something is not right.

9. We love our clients' dogs as we do our own and will sometimes lie awake at night worrying about their injuries, illnesses, and behaviour problems. We can't help it after spending so much time with them.

10. Despite the financial uncertainty, the harsh winters, the blood, sweat and tears, it really is the best job in the world!

*** I didn’t write this originally and there was no mention of the original author unfortunately. Thank you to whoever wrote it! ***

Rest in peace your majesty.
Thank you for your service

Happy weekend everyone
I hope you are all chilling out as well as Smithy is😎😴🥰

And the award for best photo bomb goes to.........Inca 🎉🥳
I was taking a photo of Isla and her big stick, she was sooooo proud.

Even on holiday I'm looking after the wildlife. He doesn't need much walking though!

Smithy has that bank holiday mood going on☺️

Happy Easter
Smithy is trying to do his best Easter bunny impression 🤣

Happy mother's day to all the dog and cat mums out there ❤️❤️❤️

I haven't done this in ages....

The view from my office this morning 😊

Definitely a coat day, today🤣🌧️🌧️

Wishing everyone a happy 2022
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Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas
🌲⛄🎅🎁

I'm putting together Christmas treat boxes again this year.
A selection of treats in festive bags, wrapped in tissue paper, boxed with ribbon and bow
Dogs £6
Cats £5
Please message me if you wish to order any.
Thanks
Mandy

Happy weekend everyone
When the weather gives us rain....dance in the puddles 🤣
Missed a certain dog this week who would have loooooved the puddles😥

Happy birthday Isla🎉🎊🎉🎊
5 years old today
It's amazing how time flies!!
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RIP Milo

My beautiful smushy face boy
You were a very special cat and I will miss you terribly.

Rest easy now💔

Dogs find comfort in having a routine

If you are currently working from home but will be returning to the office in the future, why not start preparing your four legged fur baby now.

When their home routine does change they will already be familiar with their walking routine, making the transition easier for them...and you.

I currently have space available.
Please give me a call or message me to discuss your requirements.

Mandy

View from my office this afternoon.😊
Looks lovely doesn't it.😎
The dark clouds and hail storm had just passed🤣🌧️