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How to avoid a burnout!

There are lots of factors in a job that can course stress, this can lead to you not enjoying your job. Huge workload, poor pay, little control of what you are doing, no passion for what you do, physical health… Continue Reading →

Working mums

Becca our friends for pet’s founder started her business up in 2008, as a local small business helping pet owners in the village with the care of their animals. She realised quickly that there was a big demand for pet… Continue Reading →

Benefits of dog socialisation 

It is recommended that your dog is socialised from an early age. This helps your dog grow into a confident, happy adult. Whilst you can socialise an older dog, it is likely to be more stressful and difficult the older… Continue Reading →

Dog safety at Easter

Around Easter there is usually lots more food around, especially the food dogs can’t eat, chocolate! As it has a chemical in it called Theobromine which is toxic for them. The darker the chocolate contains more Theobromine in, but any… Continue Reading →

March 2023 Newsletter

Team Update In March we have welcomed a new Franchisee, Steph who has taken over the Penarth Franchise from Tamsin. Steph has been working as a pet carer in the Penarth team and when the opportunity came for Steph to… Continue Reading →

To celebrate Dog Biscuit Day, we are sharing some of our favourite doggy biscuit recipes with you

Cheesy Dog Biscuit Recipe Ingredients: 115ml of hot water 1 chicken or beef stock cube 1 egg 200 g of wholemeal flour 40 g of grated cheddar cheese Preheat your oven at 180c Make your stock- Boil 115ml of water… Continue Reading →

Looking for a fresh start in a new career?

Thinking about taking that leap into a new career? Love being outside and being around pets? Friends for pets can offer so much and can be super flexible around other jobs, family and other commitments. Being a pet carer with… Continue Reading →

Christmas Newsletter 2022!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year I can’t believe another year has gone so fast! I just want to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and also thank you for you… Continue Reading →

How technology can change your business

Here are some ways in which we use technology within Friends for Pets:- Communicate and share information – for a business communication and sharing of information is a massive part of a business. We can do this so easily with… Continue Reading →

Helpful things to have in a pet first aid kit

What is in your pet first aid kit? Here are a few suggestions… Bandages Blunt-ended scissors Wound wash Cotton wool Tweezers Tick tweezers Wound dressing Self-adhesive tape Dressings Vinyl gloves Foil blanket Antiseptic wipes A blanket to use as a… Continue Reading →

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