Walkin' Paws

06/17/2026

💨 ZOOMIE ALERT. ZOOMIE ALERT. 💨

If you know, you know. There is NOTHING better than watching a happy dog hit full zoomie mode — and Dumpling? He is the zoomie CHAMPION.

This boy lives for running, chasing, and burning that boundless energy in the best possible way. He needs a yard. He needs space. He needs someone who won't bat an eye when he goes full tornado mode at 7am.

Is that you? Or someone you know? 🐾

Grab a coffee at The Nest and feel good knowing 10% of proceeds go directly to the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford-Perth Humane Society — helping active dogs like Dumpling find their perfect match.

🎯 🏃 Drop a 💨 in the comments if your dog has the zoomies gene too! Dumpling needs his squad.

☕ 10% of all coffee proceeds → KW & SP Humane Society Humane Society

06/16/2026

This is brought to you by our new weekly client June!
Welcome to WP June & Family!

June is a 6.5 month old English Bulldog. She actually joined us in mid May and she has been a super busy gal. Learning how to do the stairs…which she has now mastered. She is doing fabulous on leash as well. Now we just have to get her chompy puppy bites under control.
Watch out world, here comes June or as I like to call her June Bug!
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06/14/2026

✈️ Planning an upcoming getaway?

Before you book your flights, ask yourself this:

Would you rather save a few dollars on pet care—or enjoy your trip knowing your pet is in capable hands?

A professional pet sitter doesn't just feed pets and refill water bowls. They can help provide:

✔️ A consistent routine in your pet's familiar environment
✔️ Clear communication and visit updates
✔️ Emergency preparedness and contingency plans
✔️ Knowledge of pet behavior, health and safety
✔️ Written policies and professional procedures

When interviewing a potential pet sitter, ask questions about their training, emergency plans, insurance, contracts and business practices.

As a conscientious pet parent, your goal isn't simply finding someone to watch your pet.

You want someone you can trust, and your pet deserves the best care.

🐾 Traveling this year? Start your search early and choose professional pet care you can feel confident about.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Yes we do service many different pets…not just cats & dogs!
Welcome to WP Coco, Jojo & Family!
These Cockatiel brothers are 11 and 9 years of age. They are super smart and we had such a great time getting to know each other for a week.
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06/13/2026

Yes we do service many different pets…not just cats & dogs!
Welcome to WP Coco, Jojo & Family!
These Cockatiel brothers are 11 and 9 years of age. They are super smart and we had such a great time getting to know each other for a week.
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06/10/2026

This week’s Tongue Out Tuesday is brought to you by one of our daily clients Kira!
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06/06/2026

JD
Jun 25, 2008- May 28, 2026

We are heartbroken to share the passing of one of our beloved kitty clients, JD.

The last few years were not easy for JD. He had been living with diabetes for many years, requiring twice daily insulin injections, and more recently, kidney disease. Through it all, he handled every shot, medication, and treatment with grace and patience, making it easy to care for him despite the challenges he faced.
JD was the sweetest boy, loving, trusting, and endlessly gentle.

He loved his routines, especially his famous “tub time.” Fellow cat people will understand! We would run the tub slowly so he could enjoy endless fresh drinks, and while he relaxed, he happily accepted plenty of brushing. It was the perfect combination and made cleaning up cat hair much easier. That was JD! Always finding a way to make things a little easier.

This business is deeply personal. We are welcomed into our client’s homes and trusted with the care of their beloved pets and their homes. It is a responsibility we never take lightly. Over time, strong bonds form with the animals in our care, especially with long time clients like JD and his late brother, Kofi.
We sadly said goodbye to Kofi last year, and we like to think he was waiting for JD on the other side. We imagine the boys reunited once again; chasing birds and mice, running pain free together.

It has been our absolute honour to care for these boys over the past 10 years. We loved every minute of it, even the difficult moments, vet visits and emergency care.
A special thank you goes out to their mom for inviting me to visit the day before and giving me the opportunity to say our goodbyes. It was incredibly hard, but so grateful for that precious time.

We are sending all our love and hugs to JD’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Until we meet again, JD, our sweet, sweet friend.
Rest easy!

*The month of May wasn’t kind to us for pet losses. After almost 20 years in business it NEVER gets easier. People always ask what the hardest part of having a pet business is? THIS is it!

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06/05/2026

Friday morning smiles compliments of Ted & Wilbur!
Goofballs! I mean anything can be a hat right? 😂

06/04/2026

It’s National Hug Your Cat Day!!! 😻

Yes, some kitties may definitely be overwhelmed with hugs and feel uncomfortable. However there are some kitties who also LOVE it and can’t get enough of it, like my boy Kahlo.
Linkin absolutely hates it and the feelings of restraint and confinement. Jack it slowly getting used to them. Quinn was such a snuggle bu**er and miss him so much.

Do you hug your kitties? Do they hug and snuggle back? Or does your kitty avoid it at all costs?

Here’s a few pics of snuggling with Kahlo & Quinn and a few of our kitty clients, Cody, Benny & Lady Jane Grey.
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