21/10/2026
Hello all, I know I've been quite a bit AWOL over the past few months, so I wanted to let you know why as it's been a bit of a journey 😊
In June I experienced a sudden neurological event and was admitted to emergency care with suspected mini stroke. Scary, yes. But, thankfully after lots of tests, it was confirmed it wasn't a stroke.
However, I was left with the hangover of whatever had actually happened and as such was unable to function very well for a couple of months. Eventually I was told it may have been a hemiplegic migraine, which is a very rare type apparently.
Whatever it was, it really knocked me off my feet for a good while, leaving me with symptoms of tiredness, weakness and dizziness. I was quite spaced out for some time and couldn't even drive for a month.
I tried to return to dog walking, but ended up back in emergency care. After several tests and scans, I've now discovered that I have some cervical spine issues which may possibly be at the root of the problem.
Some of these neck issues may have been caused by minor traumas, possibly the odd time when dogs have yanked the lead too hard... er, squirrel chasers! 🐿️😅
So, unfortunately I've been advised not to return to dog walking. Ever 🥺
As you can imagine, after 5 years of building my business and getting to know so many wonderful clients and their lovely doggies, this has been very sad to let go of.
For someone who was used to walking 2 hours a day with dogs, and then up hills and mountains on the weekends, to be suddenly unable to manage even a short walk down my street, was a bit of a shocker!
After 4 months of recovery (and I kid you not, it has taken me that long to start to feel more normal again), I am slowly beginning to build up my strength and energy again.
But I want you to know that I am continuing to offer daytime pet sitting and cat sitting 😻🐶 🥰🙏 (Sedgley and nearby)
Thank you so much .
For now, enjoy life. Be grateful for the small things. And don't complain about the rain if you can get out and walk in it 😉🫶
