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Last update: 28 Nov 2007
Sallyanne Grey and her husband David run Petpals (Darlington and Yarm), an all purpose pet service that includes walking caring, dog sitting and pet taxis. They were very helpful when a darlington reader had to take her dog to the vet. But when a few weeks later, the same reader had to take her dog Nell and have her put down, Sallyanne and David were really brilliant.
"Arriving within ten minutes of my calling them, they stayed for over two hours while the vet tried in vain to save my pet. They offered comfort, support and even a lift home. Although there is normally a charge for this pet taxi service, but on this occasion there was no charge whatsoever. Their caring attitude helped me so much at this very upsetting time."
The clocks going back, bonfire night and gathering of leaves in the gardens are all signs that winter is fast approaching and with it the fact walking the dog in the daytime becomes more difficult to the working family.
The PDSA recently published a survey that found a third of dog owners found that their dogs were affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) with the dark winter months inducing depression. Half of all dog owners found that their animal spent longer asleep during winter and 20% said their best friend was less lively.
A third of cat owners and 25% of dog owners reported their pets eating more during winter, which could indicate comfort eating in the same way humans do to feel better.
The PDSA recommend a kick start to your pet’s winter health routine with regular daytime exercise and a well balanced diet.
Petpals, a nationwide professional pet care provider, is expanding its local walking services throughout Middlesbrough, Billingham, Stockton and Yarm.
Petpals Prides itself on being able to provide a professional, friendly and flexible pet care programme to suit all owners needs. Their dog walking programme utilises the learning from the famous dog whisperer, caeser milan.
Using the dog whisperer’s methodology Sallyann, David and their dedicated dog walking teams tackle the needs of all sorts of dogs and their owner’s lifestyles by incorporating mental stimulation and social skills into their walking programme.
“It was a enormous privilege to spend time training with the dog whisper,” explains David,
“We walk dogs in social groups and interact with them throughout their walk the result is very contented and happy dogs return home to their owners.”
Petpals provide a number of other core services including puppy visits and socialisation, doggy home boarding, pet sitting, small animal and cat home visits, pet taxi and nationwide pet relocations.
Whatever your requirement, going on holiday, out at work or the spontaneous day out petpals will provide you piece of mind by taking of your family pet.
Call Sallyann or David today to take advantage of petpals opening offers on 0845 094 0937 or see them at www.petpals.com
A copy of the press article is here. Visit the Darligton Yarm area page here.
Petpals Derby has been taken over by Fiona and David Wallis. The area will now be known as Petpals Amber Valley.
With effect from 5th November, Petpals Blaby has been taken over by Barbara Hackett.
Nick Skinner had a good job with a substantial salary and drove an impressive, powerful car.
But he was fed up of spending his life trekking up and down the country's motorways as a sales and marketing man in the construction industry and wanted to be his own boss.
"I wasn't sure what else I could do and having no experience of running my own business, taking on a franchise seemed like the simplest and safest route into self employment, says the 48 year-old from Sandhurst.
"Having only limited savings, I released some equity from my home. I decided it was a good cause compared to the popular things such as cars and holidays so I had no hesitation doing this," he adds "I chose PetPals, which offers pet services such as dog and cat sitting, walking and pet food and accessories, because I liked the package they offered - the training, support and back-up - which I knew I would need.
"And having pets of my own I already had the experience and passion that would help me to make a success of the business."
Nick is delighted that he made the move three-and-a-half years ago.
He now has almost 400 clients, one full-time and two part-time employees and has increased the area he covers. "I've had many challenges over the years," he explains. "Having been in a comfort zone for so long, it took real determination and courage to step out on my own.
"Friends and family were initially sceptical, then cautiously supportive and finally full of respect for what I'd done.
"I'd advise anyone thinking of buying a franchise to check out the company thoroughly.
Talk to people already in the chosen business to get the lowdown on the pros and cons and then make a decision.
"And they must be able to support themselves for at least six months while getting established."
Nick is now selling on his business - not for negative reasons, he loves what he does - but he is moving to the Isle of Wight.
"I can't wait to start a new PetPals franchise there," he says. "I really enjoy it."
The full article is available on the daily mirror website, by clicking here and a copy of the press article is here.
Visit Nick's area pages of Crowthorne and Bracknell.
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