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02/11/2026

"I'll book on the next one..."

We hear that a lot.

The problem is pets don't wait for the next one.

A cut paw on a walk. A choking scare. Something they shouldn't have eaten. A sudden collapse.

If you've been thinking about learning pet first aid, this is your sign.

🐾 Our LAST Pawsome Pet First Aid Class of the year
📅 7th November
📍 Centre Barks K9 Stay & Play
⏰ 10am

Come and spend a couple of hours learning skills every pet owner should have, and leave feeling a lot more confident about life's little pet emergencies.

Who's joining us? 🐶🐱❤️

29/10/2026

🐶 The Mystery Snack Olympics

Every dog has entered this competition.
You drop something… they inhale it.
You blink… they’ve eaten something from the garden.
You turn around… they’re chewing something you didn’t even know existed.

Knowing what’s dangerous (and what’s just your dog being a gremlin) is honestly life‑changing.

It’s one of the simplest things we teach — and one of the most useful.

29/10/2026

Look at this marvellous offer from Waggles & Wiggles Ltd , half price play session if you book our Pet First Aid Class this Sunday!

And yes they will honour anyone already booked!

Jump over to the website for the last few places.

🐶🚨 IF YOUR DOG NEEDED FIRST AID, WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? 🚨🐶

It’s not something any of us want to think about, is it? 😬 But knowing what to do in an emergency could make all the difference.

That’s why we’re welcoming Red Fox Learning to Waggles & Wiggles for their Pawrents Pet First Aid Class! 🐾💙

It’s a great opportunity for dog and cat owners to learn some potentially life-saving skills, with practical advice and demonstrations to help you feel more confident if an emergency ever happens.

🐶 First aid for dogs
🐱 First aid for cats
🩹 What to do in an emergency
👩‍🏫 Practical advice and demonstrations

📅 Sunday 1st November
⏰ 2:30pm–4:30pm
📍 Waggles & Wiggles, Middlesbrough

🎉 AND THERE’S A LITTLE BONUS! 🎉

Everyone who books onto the class will also receive 50% OFF a soft play session at Waggles & Wiggles! 🐾😁

So you can learn some really useful skills and treat your four-legged friend to some fun with us too!

⚠️ The 50% discount applies to soft play sessions only and excludes birthday packages.

📩 To book your place, contact Red Fox Learning directly!

Because we’d much rather you know what to do and never need it, than need it and not know. ❤️🐶🐱

28/10/2026

🎃🐾 Trick-or-Treating Safely With Pets in Mind 🐾🎃

Halloween is exciting for children, but for our pets it can be a confusing evening of strangers at the door, unusual noises, flashing lights and tempting treats that definitely aren't meant for them.

A few simple steps can help keep everyone safe:

🍫 Keep sweets out of reach
Chocolate, raisins, xylitol-sweetened sweets and chewing gum can all be dangerous for pets.

🚪 Think about the front door
With constant visitors coming and going, Halloween is one of the easiest nights of the year for pets to slip outside unnoticed.

🎭 Costumes aren't for everyone
Some pets love the attention. Others feel uncomfortable, restricted or stressed. If they're telling you they're unhappy, listen.

🔔 Give them a quiet retreat
Not every dog wants to greet witches, vampires and superheroes every five minutes. A cosy room away from the excitement can make all the difference.

🐾 Check decorations
Cables, candles, glow sticks and small decorative items can all be tempting to curious noses and paws.

❤️ Remember that Halloween looks very different through their eyes
While we're enjoying the fun, our pets are seeing unfamiliar people, strange outfits and a routine that's suddenly changed.

A little planning means everyone can enjoy the night safely, whether they're out collecting sweets or curled up on the sofa pretending none of it is happening.

🎃 Has your pet ever reacted to a Halloween costume or trick-or-treater? We'd love to hear your funniest stories below!

27/10/2026

🌕🐾 For the Pets Who Left Paw Prints on Our Hearts 🐾🌕

In parts of Mexico, it's believed that on 27th October, the souls of beloved pets return home.

Whether you believe in spirits, memories, or simply the love that never leaves us, there's something comforting about the thought.

Maybe it's why we still look for them out of the corner of our eye. Why we still expect to hear the click of claws on the floor. Why certain spots on the sofa never quite feel the same.

The pets who share our lives leave more than fur on our clothes and muddy paw prints on our floors.

They leave routines. Memories. Quiet moments. Pieces of themselves woven into our everyday lives.

The dog who greeted you at the door no matter how bad your day had been.

The cat who chose your lap over every other seat in the house.

The rabbit who waited for breakfast as if it were the most important event in the world.

They may only be part of our lives, but for them, we were their whole world.

So tonight, light a candle, share a photo, tell a story, or simply spend a moment thinking about the animals who loved you unconditionally.

Because love doesn't end when a heartbeat does.

And perhaps, just perhaps, tonight they're padding quietly beside us once more. ❤️🐾

26/10/2026

PET OWNERS — QUICK QUESTION:

If your dog stopped breathing or choked on a treat… would you know what to do.
My next Pet First Aid Awareness Class is running at Centre Barks K9 Stay & Play , Sat 7th November at 10am, have you got your ticket yet? You don’t have to be a customer and they may be able offer a little daycare session while you learn - contact them directly for details.

It’s a relaxed 2‑hour session where you’ll learn:
• Pet CPR
• Choking response
• Bleeding, ticks, breaks & minor injuries
• What to put in a proper pet first aid kit
• How to safely move an injured pet

£30pp including your manual + practice kit.
Perfect for owners, walkers, groomers and anyone who wants to feel prepared.
Message me to book — or tag a friend who’d love this.

25/10/2026

🌕🐾 **Tonight’s Full Moon and Our Pets**
There’s something about a full moon that makes the world feel a little louder, a little brighter, a little stranger — and our pets feel it long before we do.

Some get clingy.
Some get restless.
Some stare out of the window like they’re waiting for a message from the universe.
And some… well, they turn into tiny chaos goblins.

It’s not “bad behaviour”.
It’s instinct.

Full moons can make pets more alert, more vocal, more sensitive to sounds and movement. Their senses go into high gear, and they’re not always sure what to do with the extra energy.

So tonight, give them a bit of grace:

**🏡 Keep things calm and familiar**
Soft lights, cosy spaces, predictable routines.

**🐾 Let them stick close if they want to**
If they’re shadowing you around the house, it’s just reassurance-seeking.

**🍗 Offer a chew or a lick mat**
It helps settle that restless full‑moon brain.

**❤️ Watch for stress signs**
Pacing, panting, hiding, clinginess — all normal reactions when the world feels “different”.

And if they seem a little off, a little dramatic, or a little extra tonight…
it’s just the moon working its magic.

You’re their safe place, even when the sky feels strange.

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

Even if you are just letting them out for a quick comfort break, check your fences.

Especially if you have a miniature Houdini!!