{"id":1046,"date":"2024-07-08T13:20:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2024-07-08T13:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T13:20:08","slug":"friends-for-pets-july-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1046","title":{"rendered":"<strong><u>Friends for Pets July Newsletter<\/u><\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Friends for Pets community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you&#8217;re all enjoying the summer so far! As always, we&#8217;re delighted to bring you the latest updates and exciting news from Friends for Pets. This month, we&#8217;ve got some great tips, announcements, and celebrations to share with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Company Updates<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friends for Pets Awards Nominations are Now Open!<\/strong> We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the Friends for Pets Awards are now open. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our team members. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised, please speak to your local Friends for Pets manager for more information on how to nominate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Tips on Keeping Your Dogs Cool This Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As temperatures rise, it&#8217;s important to keep our furry friends cool and comfortable. Here are some top tips to help your dogs beat the heat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Provide Plenty of Water<\/strong>: Ensure your dog has access to fresh, cool water always.<\/li><li><strong>Shade and Shelter<\/strong>: Make sure your dog has a shady spot to relax in, especially during the hottest parts of the day.<\/li><li><strong>Cool Treats<\/strong>: Offer frozen treats or ice cubes to help your dog cool down.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Hot Pavements<\/strong>: Walk your dog during the cooler parts of the day to avoid hot surfaces that can burn their paws.<\/li><li><strong>Use Cooling Products<\/strong>: Consider using cooling mats, vests, or bandanas designed for dogs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team of the Month: Julia in Bradford-on-Avon!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big congratulations to Julia from our Bradford-on-Avon team for being named Team of the Month! Julia&#8217;s dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. Thank you, Julia, for your outstanding service and commitment to our furry friends and their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vicki from Chew Valley: London Marathon!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are incredibly proud to announce that Vicki, from our Chew Valley franchise, has just signed up for the London Marathon! This is a fantastic achievement, and we are all cheering you on, Vicki. Best of luck with your training, and we can&#8217;t wait to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bath<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Julia&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bath@friendsforpets.co.uk\">bath@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsbath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerBath\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerBath<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Julia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bradfordonavon@friendsforpets.co.uk\">bradfordonavon@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetstrowbridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkingBradfordOnAvon\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkingBradfordOnAvon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Brecon&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Elen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:brecon@friendsforpets.co.uk\">brecon@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsbrecon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dogwalkingbrecon\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dogwalkingbrecon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bridgwater<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Kim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bridgwater@friendsforpets.co.uk\">bridgwater@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsbridgwater<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsForPetsBridgwater\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsForPetsBridgwater<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bristol&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Lucy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:bristol@friendsforpets.co.uk\">bristol@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsbristol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BristolDogWalkerPetSitter\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BristolDogWalkerPetSitter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cardiff&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Catherine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cardiff@friendsforpets.co.uk\">cardiff@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetscardiff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPetsCardiff\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPetsCardiff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cheddar Valley<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Amy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cheddar@friendsforpets.co.uk\">cheddar@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetscheddar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Chew Valley &amp; North Somerset<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Vicki<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:chewvalley@friendsforpets.co.uk\">chewvalley@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @chewvalleyfriendsforpets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dogwalkerchewvalley\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dogwalkerchewvalley<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cwmbran &amp; Newport<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Samantha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:newport@friendsforpets.co.uk\">newport@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsnewport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:- &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerNewport\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerNewport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Steph&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:penarth@friendsforpets.co.uk\">penarth@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetspenarth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerPenarth\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerPenarth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wells<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Vicki&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wells@friendsforpets.co.uk\">wells@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetswells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkingWells\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkingWells<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Headoffice &amp; Headoffice Day Care<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 Emily<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:headoffice@friendsforpets.co.uk\">headoffice@friendsforpets.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @friendsforpetsfranchise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsforpetsfranchise\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsforpetsfranchise\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Training Courses for Pet Owners and Pet Professionals<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 The Pet Academyhttps:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:-&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:learn@thepetacademy.co.uk\">learn@thepetacademy.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:- @thepetacademy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepetacademyuk\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepetacademyuk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates and news from Friends for Pets. We love hearing from our community, so don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or stories you&#8217;d like to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm wishes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becca Wilson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friends for Pets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Friends for Pets community, I hope you&#8217;re all enjoying the summer so far! As always, we&#8217;re delighted to bring you the latest updates and exciting news from Friends for Pets. 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