{"id":1248,"date":"2026-10-07T11:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2026-10-07T11:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:03:04","slug":"friends-for-pets-october-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/dog-walking-blog\/?p=1248","title":{"rendered":"Friends for Pets \u2013 October Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Welcome to our October newsletter!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As autumn gets underway, we\u2019re looking forward to plenty of crisp walks, muddy paws, cosy cuddles and lots of happy tails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, we\u2019re introducing you to one of our wonderful Friends for Pets teams, sharing an important pet first aid opportunity, celebrating some lovely client feedback and letting you know about exciting opportunities to join our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Spotlight: Penarth \u2013 Run by Steph Palfrey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We love what we do 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<\/strong>&nbsp;feel like family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Penarth, Dinas Powys and Barry dog walking team was established in 2016 and is managed by Steph Palfrey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steph 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 the wonderful service Steph and her team provide to local pet owners and their four-legged family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Our Online Pet First Aid Webinar<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to deal with cuts and wounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to recognise the signs of toxic ingestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do if your pet is choking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to perform pet CPR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do in a range of other common emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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, so don\u2019t miss out!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><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\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Pet Academy \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Our Amazing Clients Are Saying!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing makes us happier than hearing from our wonderful clients and, of course, their happy four-legged family members!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, we\u2019re sharing this lovely feedback from one of our clients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOh our two fur babies love nanny Jo.<br>They are rescue cats and over time they have adopted Jo which is great.<br>We never worry about them whilst away as we know they are in safe hands.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We treat every pet as if they were our own, so feedback like this means the world to us. It\u2019s wonderful to know that we\u2019re providing not only exciting adventures and loving care for pets, but also peace of mind for their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like your pet to experience the same loving care and attention, we\u2019d love to welcome you to the&nbsp;<strong>Friends for Pets family!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find out more:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Friends for Pets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dog Walkers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pet Carers &amp; Pet Sitters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dog Boarders<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>House sitters<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\u00a0<strong>flexibility, variety and the best colleagues you could ask for the animals!<\/strong><\/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><strong>Could you be our next pet care superstar?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find out more and apply today:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsforpets.co.uk\/animal-jobs\/dog-walker-job\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Friends for Pets \u2013 Animal Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adorable pet photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behind-the-scenes adventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funny moments from our furry friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert pet care tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitions and giveaways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 we\u2019d love to have you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on&nbsp;<strong>Facebook and Instagram<\/strong>&nbsp;and never miss an adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank You for Being Part of Friends for Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, thank you to all of our wonderful clients, carers and supporters for being part of the Friends for Pets family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your pet joins us for a walk, spends the day at doggy day care, stays with one of our home-from-home boarders or simply receives a visit while you\u2019re away, we\u2019re incredibly proud to care for your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From our family to yours thank you for trusting us with your four-legged family members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Friends for Pets Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to our October newsletter! As autumn gets underway, we\u2019re looking forward to plenty of crisp walks, muddy paws, cosy cuddles and lots of happy tails! 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