Walkies Et Cetera of Selkirk

11/06/2026

I think I can safely say that these two enjoyed their walk today.

07/06/2026

Whilst I was looking after Sid this weekend he decided to bring me a gift. What a wee sweetheart he is 💞

26/05/2026

And to make matters even worse one of my feline clients passed away today.

I am utterly heartbroken 😭

Sending many condolences to his boss.

25/05/2026

Earlier this evening I received heartbreaking news that one of my doggy clients died today. I am totally bereft that I will never see her again.

I send much sympathy and love to her boss. She was a wonderful dog.

15/05/2026

During the past three years my little business has gone from strength to strength. And that is all down to my wonderful human clients, past and present, who have put their trust in me to take the very best care of their pets whether that is by walking them or looking after them when the bosses are away. I absolutely love being around your pets.

Thank you each and every one of you.

🎉🎈🎊

06/05/2026

Last week was a busy week with all the usual dog walks plus dog and cat sits. It took a bit of intense time management but it all worked put in the end.

23/04/2026

Apologies all, due to technical problems I am not contactable via Messenger. If you need to get in touch please do so using my mobile number or via WhatsApp.

15/04/2026

I had good intentions of taking and sharing pics from all of yesterday's dog walks but alas I only managed to get some during the first walk of the day. Please be prepared to view the wonders of Marvellous Marvin and Magnificent Madge 💞....🥁

Apologies, I send to the bosses of Jeff, Yarri, Teddy, Sorrel, Bella & Charlie for the lack of photos...maybe I'll manage to take them another day...😔

13/04/2026

Good advice...

Spring really arrived yesterday didn’t it? And then vanished again this morning. With the weather starting to warm up, adders will start to come out to warm up in the sun. They are lethargic and slow to move away until they’re fully warmed up, which means they may be more likely to bite instead.

Adders don’t generally bite unless they’re frightened, but they do sit out in the sun to bask and dogs have a habit of letting curiosity get the better of them!

If your dog gets bitten by an adder, this is what you need to do:

🐾 Try not to let your dog move. Snake venom in the tissues around the bite will hurt and swell, but venom in the blood stream can get to the organs. If you can, carry your dog. If that’s not possible, put them on the lead and encourage them to walk slowly. Movement can circulate the venom.
🐾 If it’s possible to do so safely, snap a quick picture of the snake. This is helpful to confirm it’s definitely an adder. Don’t go looking for the snake or get close though.
🐾 Call ahead to the vets to check they keep the anti-venom in. Not all vets do! Then get them there as quickly as you can.
🐾 It’s not generally recommended to apply anything to the bite, such as tourniquets or ice packs or compresses, and doing so just uses up precious time. Focus on getting to the vet instead.

11/04/2026

This lovely wee charmer & I had a wander around Mauldsheugh Woods today. And afterwards, in thanks [I presume], he gave my face a thorough washing 💞