{"id":1142,"date":"2025-08-11T06:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T06:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2025-08-11T06:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T06:29:08","slug":"summer-fun-%f0%9f%90%be%e2%98%80%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1142","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun\u00a0\ud83d\udc3e\u2600\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hello,<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the summer sun shining, it\u2019s the perfect time for adventures with your pets\u2014but also the time to make sure they stay cool, safe, and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month\u2019s update has&nbsp;<strong>seasonal pet care tips<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>fun online course for kids<\/strong>, and a spotlight on our fantastic&nbsp;<strong>Bridgwater pet care team<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1e&nbsp;Top Tips for Keeping Pets Cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid the midday heat<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Walk dogs early morning or late evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plenty of fresh water<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Keep bowls topped up and take water on outings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaded rest areas<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Indoors or outdoors, make sure pets have cool spots to relax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch for signs of heat stress<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, or wobbling mean it\u2019s time to cool them down and call your vet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never leave pets in cars<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Even with windows open, cars can become dangerously hot in minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc15\u200d\ud83e\uddba&nbsp;<strong>Pet Care for Kids: Online Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a safe, educational way to keep the kids busy during the summer holidays? Our&nbsp;<strong>Pet Care for Children<\/strong>course from our little sister company, The Pet Academy, is made just for young animal lovers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what\u2019s inside:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fun, interactive lessons to keep kids engaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy-to-follow guides on feeding, grooming, and caring for pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bright, colourful certificate to celebrate their achievement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for sparking a lifelong love of animals and teaching responsibility from an early age.<br>\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Learn more here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/courses\/pet-care-for-children\/\">Pet Care for Children<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc3e&nbsp;Meet Our Bridgwater Pet Care Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based in&nbsp;<strong>Bridgwater<\/strong>, our Friends for Pets team is passionate about giving your pets the very best care\u2014whether it\u2019s dog walking, home visits, or small animal care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our trusted, fully insured pet carers treat every pet like family, so you can have peace of mind when you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd&nbsp;Find out more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking\/bridgwater\/\">Friends for Pets \u2013 Bridgwater<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amy-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1116\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited.jpg 1116w, https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amy-1-edited-945x709.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s make this summer fun, safe, and enriching for both pets and their humans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becca Wilson<br><strong>Friends for Pets<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, With the summer sun shining, it\u2019s the perfect time for adventures with your pets\u2014but also the time to make sure they stay cool, safe, and happy. 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