{"id":1081,"date":"2024-11-05T14:08:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1081"},"modified":"2024-11-05T14:08:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T14:08:55","slug":"friends-for-pets-november-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1081","title":{"rendered":"Friends for Pets November Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Warm Welcome from Our Founder, Becca Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello, Friends for Pets community! I\u2019m thrilled to welcome you to our November newsletter. As we approach the end of the year, it\u2019s inspiring to see the impact our team is making in the lives of pets and their owners. Thank you for your support and for helping us build a compassionate, dedicated community that puts pets first. We\u2019re grateful for every one of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friends for Pets Awards Finalists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce this year\u2019s <em>Friends for Pets<\/em> award finalists! These outstanding team members have gone above and beyond, and we&#8217;re proud to celebrate their dedication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best New Pet Carer:<\/strong> Jenn Godfrey, Alice Pingstone, Jenny Fraser, Ursula Roan, Victoria Burnett<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Player:<\/strong> Jenn Godfrey, Laura Wilcox, Neil Jeffrey, Louisa Clarke, Victoria Burnett, Tracy Bingham<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Service:<\/strong> Anna Davies, Jo Barrett, Rachel Foley, Tracy Bingham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <em>Most Mentioned Pet Carer<\/em> on Google Reviews and the winners in each category, including the <em>Star Pet Carer<\/em>, will be revealed on <strong>Thursday, 28th November<\/strong>. Stay tuned for the big announcement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Calm During Fireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fireworks season can be a stressful time for pets. Here are some expert tips to help them feel safe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a Safe Zone:<\/strong> Prepare a cozy, quiet area for your pet to retreat to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Calming Sounds:<\/strong> Playing white noise or calming music can help reduce the impact of loud sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walk Earlier:<\/strong> Make sure to walk your dog before the fireworks start to avoid outside noise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Calm and Reassuring:<\/strong> Your calm demeanour can help your pet feel at ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer Distractions:<\/strong> Use toys, treats, or puzzles to keep them engaged and distracted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team of the Month: Penarth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge shoutout to <strong>Steph<\/strong> and the Penarth team! Steph has only been managing the Penarth team for a little over a year, and her leadership has helped the team thrive. Congratulations, Steph, and thank you for your dedication!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exclusive Offers for Friends for Pets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the latest offers from our partners and enjoy exclusive discounts for the Friends for Pets community!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tug-E-Nuff Toys:<\/strong> Use code <strong>FRIENDSFORPETS<\/strong> at checkout for <em>10% off<\/em> your order! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk\/?ref=friendsforpets\">https:\/\/www.tug-e-nuff.co.uk\/?ref=friendsforpets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Husse Pet Food &amp; Treats:<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/england.husse.com\/?affiliateCode=FFPets15\">Husse\u2019s website<\/a> and use code <strong>FFPets15<\/strong> for <em>15% off<\/em> your pet\u2019s favorite foods and treats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay Connected with Your Local Friends for Pets Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team spans various locations, ready to help you with all your pet care needs. Here\u2019s how to stay connected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bath<\/strong> \u2013 Julia<br>Email: bath@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/friendsforpetsbath\">@friendsforpetsbath<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/dogwalkerbath\">Dog Walker Bath<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge<\/strong> \u2013 Julia<br>Email: bradfordonavon@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/friendsforpetstrowbridge\">@friendsforpetstrowbridge<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/dogwalkingbradfordonavon\">Dog Walking Bradford On Avon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brecon<\/strong> \u2013 Elen<br>Email: brecon@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/friendsforpetsbrecon\">@friendsforpetsbrecon<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/dogwalkingbrecon\">Dog Walking Brecon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bristol<\/strong> \u2013 Lucy<br>Email: bristol@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/friendsforpetsbristol\">@friendsforpetsbristol<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/bristoldogwalker\">Bristol Dog Walker Pet Sitter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cardiff<\/strong> \u2013 Catherine<br>Email: cardiff@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/friendsforpetscardiff\">@friendsforpetscardiff<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/friendsforpetscardiff\">Friends for Pets Cardiff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheddar Valley \u2013 Amy<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0cheddar@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsforpetscheddar\">@friendsforpetscheddar<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets\">Friends for Pets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chew Valley &amp; North Somerset \u2013 Vicki<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0chewvalley@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chewvalleyfriendsforpets\">@chewvalleyfriendsforpets<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dogwalkerchewvalley\">Dog Walker Chew Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cwmbran &amp; Newport \u2013 Samantha<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0newport@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsforpetsnewport\">@friendsforpetsnewport<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerNewport\">Dog Walker Newport<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan \u2013 Steph<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0penarth@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsforpetspenarth\">@friendsforpetspenarth<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkerPenarth\">Dog Walker Penarth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wells \u2013 Vicki<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0wells@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsforpetswells\">@friendsforpetswells<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DogWalkingWells\">Dog Walking Wells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headoffice &amp; Headoffice Day Care \u2013 Emily<\/strong><br>Email:\u00a0headoffice@friendsforpets.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/friendsforpetsfranchise\">@friendsforpetsfranchise<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsforpetsfranchise\">Friends for Pets Franchise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training Courses for Pet Owners and Pet Professionals \u2013 The Pet Academy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/\">The Pet Academy<\/a><br>Email:\u00a0learn@thepetacademy.co.uk<br>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepetacademy\">@thepetacademy<\/a><br>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thepetacademyuk\">The Pet Academy UK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pet Training Courses \u2013 The Pet Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to learn more about pet care? Check out training courses available for pet owners and professionals at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\">The Pet Academy<\/a>. For more information, contact us at:<br>Email: learn@thepetacademy.co.uk<br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/thepetacademy\">@thepetacademy<\/a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/thepetacademyuk\">The Pet Academy UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being part of the <em>Friends for Pets<\/em> family! Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing many of you at our awards celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm wishes,<br><strong>Becca Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Warm Welcome from Our Founder, Becca Wilson Hello, Friends for Pets community! I\u2019m thrilled to welcome you to our November newsletter. 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