{"id":1237,"date":"2026-09-09T14:23:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T14:23:12","slug":"%f0%9f%90%be-friends-for-pets-september-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1237","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc3e Friends for Pets September Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc9c Team Spotlight: Bristol \u2013 Run by Jodie Thame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We love what we do \u2014 and we love the amazing people who do it with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, we\u2019re shining a spotlight on one of the wonderful teams that help make&nbsp;<strong>Friends for Pets Bristol<\/strong>&nbsp;feel like family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jodie Thame<\/strong>&nbsp;has been part of the Friends for Pets family for several years, originally joining us as a pet carer. More recently, Jodie has taken on the role of&nbsp;<strong>Manager of the Bristol team<\/strong>, and we couldn\u2019t be happier to have her leading the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jodie brings so much care, dedication and love to every animal she looks after. Her passion for providing the very best care shines through in everything she does, and she is a fantastic member of the Friends for Pets team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re incredibly proud of Jodie and excited to see her continue to grow in her new role! \ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc3e<\/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 Join Our Upcoming Online Pet First Aid Event!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a pet parent, your pet\u2019s safety is always a top priority. But would you know what to do if an emergency happened?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our sister company,&nbsp;<strong>The Pet Academy<\/strong>, is hosting a live, interactive&nbsp;<strong>Online Pet First Aid Webinar on 8th October at 7pm<\/strong>, led by our very own certified Pet First Aid Instructor,&nbsp;<strong>Tash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This essential session will teach you how to respond to common pet emergencies and provide first aid while you arrange veterinary care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn important, potentially life-saving skills, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc3e How to deal with cuts and wounds<br>\ud83d\udc3e How to recognise the signs of toxic ingestion<br>\ud83d\udc3e What to do if your pet is choking<br>\ud83d\udc3e How to perform pet CPR<br>\ud83d\udc3e What to do in a range of other common emergencies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will also be a live&nbsp;<strong>Q&amp;A<\/strong>, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and learn from an experienced Pet First Aid Instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spaces are limited<\/strong>, so don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong>Find out more and book your place today:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/pet-first-aid-courses\/pet-first-aid-for-pet-owners\/\">https:\/\/thepetacademy.co.uk\/pet-first-aid-courses\/pet-first-aid-for-pet-owners\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being prepared could make all the difference when your pet needs you most. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f What Our Amazing Clients Are Saying!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing makes us happier than hearing from our wonderful clients \u2014 and, of course, their happy four-legged family members!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, we\u2019re sharing this lovely review from&nbsp;<strong>Peter<\/strong>, proud pet parent to&nbsp;<strong>Rufus<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cRufus\u2019s tail practically becomes a helicopter the moment the day-care team arrives, and honestly, that says it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They pick him up from home, drop him back later, and treat him like one of their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lovely staff always greet him with so much warmth that he barely glances back at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He spends his days racing around the hills, going on proper adventures, and playing endlessly with his doggy pals back at their centre in Shipham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time he gets home, he\u2019s happy, tired, and clearly had the best time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a service that gives Rufus joy and gives me peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d happily recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring place for their dog.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<strong>Thank you so much, Peter!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We treat every pet as if they were our own, so feedback like this means the world to us and reassures us that we\u2019re doing what we love \u2014 providing exceptional care for your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like your dog to experience the same loving care and exciting adventures as Rufus, we\u2019d love to welcome you to the Friends for Pets family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong>Find out more at:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/<\/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 We\u2019re Hiring \u2013 Join Our Passionate Team!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you love wagging tails, wet noses, purring companions and spending your days making pets happy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friends for Pets is growing<\/strong>, and we\u2019re looking for dedicated, trustworthy and caring animal lovers to join our team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re currently looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc36&nbsp;<strong>Dog Walkers<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udc3e&nbsp;<strong>Pet Carers &amp; Pet Sitters<\/strong><br>\ud83c\udfe1&nbsp;<strong>Dog Boarders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have experience caring for animals, a reliable mode of transport and a genuine passion for providing fantastic pet care, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with Friends for Pets offers&nbsp;<strong>flexibility, variety and the best colleagues you could ask for \u2014 the animals!<\/strong>\ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the opportunity to provide peace of mind to local pet parents while doing a job you genuinely love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc9c&nbsp;<strong>Could you be our next pet care superstar?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong>Find out more and apply today:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/\">https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/<\/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\udcf1 Let\u2019s Stay Connected!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Our Daily Adventures!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want a daily dose of cute paws, happy tails and behind-the-scenes fun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow&nbsp;<strong>Friends for Pets<\/strong>&nbsp;on social media to see what your furry family members get up to while they\u2019re in our care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We regularly share:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 Adorable pet photos<br>\ud83c\udfa5 Video updates<br>\ud83d\udc36 Behind-the-scenes adventures<br>\ud83d\ude02 Funny moments from our furry friends<br>\ud83d\udca1 Expert pet care tips<br>\ud83c\udfe1 Community updates<br>\ud83c\udf81 Exclusive competitions and giveaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to stay connected with our team and see some of the fun your pets get up to when they\u2019re with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Come and join our online pet-loving community \u2014 we\u2019d love to have you! \ud83d\udc9c\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Follow us on&nbsp;<strong>Facebook and Instagram<\/strong>&nbsp;and never miss an adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udc9c Team Spotlight: Bristol \u2013 Run by Jodie Thame We love what we do \u2014 and we love the amazing people who do it with us! 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