{"id":1202,"date":"2026-05-07T10:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1202"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:02:08","slug":"friends-for-pets-may-newsletter-%f0%9f%8c%b7%f0%9f%90%be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1202","title":{"rendered":"Friends for Pets \u2013 May Newsletter \ud83c\udf37\ud83d\udc3e"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Welcome from Becca Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our May Newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is finally here, and it\u2019s wonderful to see longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with our pets. We\u2019d like to thank all our amazing clients, pet carers, and supporters for continuing to be part of the Friends for Pets family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we move into a busy season, we\u2019re excited to share some updates, opportunities, and helpful tips with you all. Whether you\u2019re looking for trusted pet care, considering joining our team, or simply wanting to learn more about pet wellbeing, we hope there\u2019s something here for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Spring Tips for Dogs <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf3c\ud83d\udc15<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring is a lovely time of year for dogs, but it also brings a few seasonal hazards. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe and happy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Watch out for ticks and fleas<\/strong> \u2013 Warmer weather means parasites become more active. Keep treatments up to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be careful around spring plants<\/strong> \u2013 Some flowers such as daffodils and tulips can be toxic to dogs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay hydrated on walks<\/strong> \u2013 Temperatures can rise quickly, so always bring water on longer adventures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check paws after walks<\/strong> \u2013 Mud, grass seeds, and sharp debris can irritate paws during springtime walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep dogs on leads near livestock<\/strong> \u2013 Many animals are in fields with young offspring during spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pet Care Recruitment Opportunities <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently recruiting reliable and caring pet carers in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheddar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love animals and are looking for flexible, rewarding work, we\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-friends-for-pets wp-block-embed-friends-for-pets\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lAeSWLMU2y\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/dog-walking-jobs\/\">enquiry to provide pet care services<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;enquiry to provide pet care services&#8221; &#8212; Friends for Pets\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/dog-walking-jobs\/embed\/#?secret=UXXk1uXq2C#?secret=lAeSWLMU2y\" data-secret=\"lAeSWLMU2y\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dog Walking &amp; Pet Visit Availability <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udeb6\ud83d\udc36<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We currently have spaces available for dog walks and pet visits in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chew Valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nailsea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheddar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bristol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please get in touch if you\u2019d like to book services for your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-friends-for-pets wp-block-embed-friends-for-pets\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OIpam3n3vh\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-services\/\">services<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;services&#8221; &#8212; Friends for Pets\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-services\/embed\/#?secret=265gYT1EWa#?secret=OIpam3n3vh\" data-secret=\"OIpam3n3vh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Training Opportunity \u2013 The Pet Academy <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pet Academy currently has a fantastic <strong>Behaviour Webinar Bundle<\/strong> available for only <strong>\u00a324<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more here:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/courses\/behaviour-webinar-bundle\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Pet Academy Webinar Bundle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join The Pet Care Partnership <\/strong><strong>\ud83e\udd1d<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Become part of a growing professional pet care community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join today:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/petcarepartnership.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Pet Care Partnership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you so much for reading our May Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay updated through our social media pages for regular pet tips, updates, and adorable pet photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best Wishes,<br>Becca Wilson<br>Friends for Pets \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FriendsforPets\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome from Becca Wilson Hello everyone, Welcome to our May Newsletter! 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