v BRINGING THE GOOD NEWS TO YOU SINCE 1994 v 14th November 2024 • The HERALD • Page 63 Caring for your animals when you can’t be there Vanessa Rouse ex-RSPCA Inspector Experienced & Insured 07742 848265 www.purlieuanimalcare.co.uk ANIMAL MAGIC PURLIEU ANIMAL CARE by Vanessa Rouse I am Vanessa, based in Dibden Purlieu, and I run Purlieu Animal Care o ering animal care services in the Waterside and Beaulieu area. I walk dogs, care for animals in their own homes, including horses and o er a Pet Taxi service. • Dog Walking - Walking your dog(s) on a one-to-one basis or as part of a group, but no more than four dogs at a time. Local walks from your home, along the beach, riverside or in the forest. • Home Visits - I am happy to o er check in visits to make your animals comfortable throughout the day. • House Sitting - Going away for a few days or a few weeks? Let me stay at your home and take care of your animals whilst you enjoy your time away with peace of mind that your pets/animals are being looked a er in their own environment. • Pet Taxi Service - Transport to the Vet and home for you and your pets. I can attend a Vet appointment on your behalf if you are unable to for any reason. A Little Bit About Me: I am a total animal lover, at the age of ten I ran a Pet Hotel for small animals. My passion led me to a long career working with animals. For twenty years I worked full-time for the RSPCA as a Kennel Assistant and e Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover has launched an Autumn/Winter events programme that could help everyone to get out and spread their wings alongside nature in the great outdoors. e bird of prey charity is running a range of special events to o er upli ing experiences for everyone despite the nights drawing in - from date nights with magical moonlit owls displays to family fun with bird-themed festive celebrations. In addition to being memorable experiences, each event helps raise money for the continued conservation and research work undertaken by the Trust. Eagle-eyed fun seekers have already spotted the events listed at www.hawk-conservancy.org/events where bookings can be made for the full range of events which consists of: Christmas Market – 28th to 30th November: A delightful festive shopping experience in the run up to Christmas. Discover beautiful gi s for your loved ones while supporting local cra speople and the Trust. With over 60 local businesses attending, you can nd personalised presents, Christmas decorations, handcra ed treats, beautiful homeware and much more. Owls by Moonlight at Christmas – 7th and 8th December: e Hawk Conservancy Trust will be ying its awesome owls under moonlight at this magical time of year, with festive features to get everyone in the Christmas spirit! Visitors will see these mystical birds twist and turn through the night sky and might have to duck as they skim silently over the top of their heads. Christmas Carols and Owls – 15th, 16th and 17th December: ree special festive evenings to sing along to Christmas carols under the night sky, with rousing live music, mulled wine, mince pies and, of course, a magical owl ying display. Father Christmas: Back in Flight – 21st and 22nd December: Santa and his magical team of owls will stop at the Trust for this special family event. Join mischievous Evergreen the Elf to get Christmas back on track and Father Christmas’ sleigh back in ight! is joyous family event includes a magical owl ying display and festive story-telling that the whole family can delight in. Winter Woodland Lights – January 2025: is magical illuminated event will be returning in January, lighting up the long winter nights and chasing away January blues with a stunning woodland ying display. Inspector. I also worked for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Deputy Kennel Manager. I’m originally from Surrey and ran a successful Pet Services business for over seven years there. I am a reliable with a strong sense of duty, this comes naturally to me since I also worked for Surrey Police for four years as an Investigator and O cer. I have quali cations in dog care, veterinary knowledge and dog handling. I am experienced with a variety of animals and I am fully insured. For more information please take a look at my website: www. purlieuanimalcare.co.uk or you can contact me at purlieuanimalcare@ gmail.com or on 07742 848265. Vanessa Rouse, Purlieu Animal Care Animal lovers are encouraged to keep their pets safe this festive season by pet proo ng their Christmas, ensuring anything which may be mistaken for a tasty treat is out of paw’s reach. e festive season brings with it presents, decorations and yummy festive food. But these seemingly innocent pleasures can be deadly if eaten by animals. Chocolate, raisins and other dried fruit – such as that in mince pies or Christmas puddings - onion, garlic, xylitol in sugar-free products and seasonal decorations like mistletoe and holly can all be dangerous, and even fatal, to dogs and cats if eaten. British Veterinary Association President Malcolm Morley said: “Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year but not if you end up with a poorly pet. Being vigilant and taking a few key precautions is all that is needed to keep your pets happy and healthy over the festive period. “Keep all edible items, decorations and anything else a pet may mistake for a tasty treat out of their reach to help prevent avoidable emergency visits to the vet. We also advise keeping pets to their normal diets and avoiding feeding them any human food. If you are concerned your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have, do contact your vet as soon as possible.” Top tips for keeping Christmas hazard-free for pets 1. Protect your pet from poisons: A range of festive treats and traditions, such as chocolate in advent calendars and sweets, raisins, xylitol (found in sugar-free treats), nuts, grapes, liquorice, poinsettia, holly and mistletoe are toxic to cats and dogs. 2. Keep decorations out of reach: Ribbons, wrapping paper, baubles, tinsel and tree lights can seem like appealing playthings to cats and dogs but can be very dangerous if broken, chewed or swallowed. Batteries for Christmas gi s also need to be kept safe as, if ingested, they may cause severe chemical burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. 3. Forget festive food for pets: We all enjoy a richer diet over Christmas, but fatty foods and Christmas dinners shouldn’t be shared with the animals of the household. ey can trigger sickness and diarrhoea or other conditions from gastroenteritis to pancreatitis, so try to stick to your pet’s regular diet and routine. Too many treats can also lead to pet obesity. 4. Keep away the bones: Cooked bones, including turkey bones, should not be given to pets as they can splinter and puncture the digestive tract. 5. Know where to go: Even with all the care in the world, animal accidents and emergencies can still happen. Make sure you’re prepared by checking your vet’s emergency cover provision and holiday opening hours or, if you are away from home, use the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Find a Vet facility. Pet Proof Your Christmas And Stay Off Santa Paw’s Naughty List! Events to Help “Spread Your Wings” this Autumn/Winter Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep an eye on the Hawk Conservancy Trust website. Details of all events at the Hawk Conservancy Trust can be found online at: www.hawk-conservancy.org/ events together with information on the location and timetable of activities for daytime visits. e Hawk Conservancy Trust is dedicated to conservation, research and education regarding birds of prey and their habitats both in the UK and overseas, and utilises income from its visitor centre near Andover, Hampshire, to fund its work. Visitors can experience rare birds of prey up close, watch worldclass ying displays in three completely di erent arenas or simply meander through 22 acres of woodland and wild ower meadow. Owls by Moonlight
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