Page 54 • The HERALD • 1st August 2024 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your communityv ANIMAL MAGIC Respectful Pet Cremation in a Tranquil Setting Introducing Earthy Paws UK A new local dog walking service ‘Earthy Paws UK’ has been set up by Daniel who has recently returned to the area, following an extended 4.5 year honeymoon! Daniel was born and raised in Southampton, a er falling in love with Marilyn; the couple went to the USA to elope, getting married in Central Park in New York. 5 months later Daniel and Marilyn set o on what was supposed to be a 10-month honeymoon travelling by land and sea from the UK through Asia. As they reached Singapore the Covid pandemic had hit the country, closing all land and sea borders. Due to previous lung operations Daniel has been advised against ying, so the only way the couple could have returned to the UK was by sea, but sadly no shipping agencies were sailing during the pandemic. Due to Visa and Covid restrictions the couple were both unable to earn money during this time. A er 22 months trapped in Singapore, someone nally took pity on the duo and took them to New Zealand, where Marilyn is from, here they could both live and work, saving enough money to get back to the UK. It was in New Zealand (NZ) that Daniel started volunteering at the RSPCA NZ, helping animals from dogs to bearded dragons. He later became a professional dog walker with Pet Sitters NZ. Daniel is an animal whisperer and all creatures great and small take a liking to him. He enjoyed walking the furry friends everyday through rain and shine and created a bond with each of them. Sometimes exercising up to 12 dogs at a time in a paddock, Daniel had found his true passion: working with animals. A er saving enough funds (and rescuing a dog of their own), Daniel and Marilyn ventured back to the UK from NZ by sailing across the Paci c Ocean, taking trains through the USA and crossing the Transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2 to nally return to Southampton a er an extended honeymoon of 4.5 years. Once back home, Daniel missed the dogs he used to walk in NZ quite considerably so decided to start his own dog walking company Earthy Paws UK here in his hometown. Daniel welcomes all dogs of any shape, size, age and temperament and will walk them in all weather conditions - because doggies still need their exercise! Earthy Paws UK covers Hythe and the Waterside, the New Forest, Totton, Calshot and everywhere in between. Daniel has completed a Dog First Aid Training Course and is currently working towards a Dog Behaviourist certi cate. For more information call Dan “ e dog man” on: 07956 770739, email: earthypaws.uk@gmail.com or follow @Earthy Paws UK on Facebook. When Daniel Wilde lost his beloved dog 10 years ago, he felt saddened by the lack of personal care and respect o ered by the cremation services accessed via the vet. Not wanting other pet owners to go through the same experience, Daniel decided he wanted to set up a pet crematorium “because all the family deserve the best”. Daniel’s friend Victoria Alford, came on board and o ered space on her farm in Marchwood to set up New Forest Pet Crematorium, which a er many years of planning consultations has recently opened. Daniel and Victoria both know from personal experience that losing a pet is like losing a member of the family and want fellow pet owners to have the best possible experience, ensuring that the cremation is carried out with the up most respect, treating your pet as if they were one of their own. New Forest Pet Crematorium is situated within the New Forest and o ers the perfect surroundings for quiet re ection before dropping o or a er collection of your beloved pet’s ashes. To relieve you of the stress of dropping o your pet, New Forest Pet Crematorium do also o er a collection service. A large range of urns and caskets are available for you to bury or keep your pets ashes beside you at home. Scatter tubes are also available plus a range of accessories and keepsakes as a lasting memory of your pet. New Forest Pet Crematorium is located at Home Farm, Marchwood Park, SO40 4DA, open Monday–Friday 9am–6pm and Saturdays 9am–3pm. For more information or to arrange a pet cremation please visit: www. newforestpetcrematorium.com Tranquil setting Left to Right: Marilyn and Daniel with their dog Summer Advice for Dog Owners from Pooch & Mutt’s Resident Vet Dr Linda Simon (www.poochandmutt.co.uk/blogs/authors/dr-linda-simon-mvb-mrcvs) What temperature is too hot to walk your dog in? A phrase that has stuck with me since my university days is that: ‘A dog never died from missing a walk’. Many owners feel pressured into walking their dog every day, but this can do more harm than good when the weather is hot. Di erent dogs will tolerate di erent temperatures and those who are very young, very old, unwell or short-nosed (brachycephalic) are less tolerant of hot days. All dogs should tolerate up to 20ºc, but some more susceptible individuals may struggle as the thermometer climbs. What time is best to walk your dog on a hot day? e ideal time to walk is in the morning, before the sun has warmed the ground. Evening is next best, as the day cools down. What are the risks of walking your dog in heat? Walking in heat can lead to mild dehydration, lethargy, paw burns and even heat stroke. What signs will your dog show? Early signs of heat stroke include excessive panting, a ‘glazed over’ look in the eyes, red gums and tongue, drooling, restlessness and runny poo. If heat stroke progresses, we may see additional signs such as weakness, collapse and trouble breathing. What to do in the case of heat stroke? Avoid heat stroke by walking in the shade during cooler parts of the day and skipping walks when it is too hot. Keep your dog happy at home with e.g. a paddling pool in the garden, cool mat to relax on, scenting games, food puzzle and interactive toys. If your dog starts to show signs of heat stroke, cool them o right away by pouring cool water over them (not their head) and using fans. Do not put a wet towel on them, as this traps heat beside their body. Take them to the nearest vet clinic immediately; calling ahead to let them know you’re on your way.
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