Paws at Home

Paws at Home ๐Ÿ’šPet sitting in Bourne, Lincolnshire & surrounding areas ๐Ÿพ Caring for all your pets in their own home, keeping them happy, safe & in routine while youโ€™re away.

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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ PAWS AT HOMEโ€™S SPOOKY SEASON โ€“ DAY 25! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› THE SPOOKY SIDE OF PET BODY LANGUAGE! ๐Ÿ‘€Halloween might be all about tr...
25/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ PAWS AT HOMEโ€™S SPOOKY SEASON โ€“ DAY 25! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ

๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› THE SPOOKY SIDE OF PET BODY LANGUAGE! ๐Ÿ‘€

Halloween might be all about tricks, treats and things that go bump in the nightโ€ฆ but can you tell when your furry friend is feeling a little spooked? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿพ

Our pets canโ€™t tell us when something is frightening them, but their body language can speak volumes! ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿถ DOGS โ€“ SIGNS THEY MIGHT BE SPOOKED:
๐Ÿ‘ป Tucking their tail between their legs
๐ŸŽƒ Ears pinned back
๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ Excessive lip licking or yawning
๐Ÿพ Trembling, pacing or trying to hide
๐Ÿ‘€ Showing the whites of their eyes

๐Ÿฑ CATS โ€“ SIGNS THEY MIGHT BE SPOOKED:
๐Ÿฆ‡ Flattened ears
๐Ÿ‘ป Puffing up their fur or tail
๐ŸŽƒ Hissing, growling or hiding
๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Crouching low to the ground
๐Ÿ‘€ Wide eyes and enlarged pupils

๐Ÿ’œ HOW CAN YOU HELP?

๐Ÿก Provide somewhere quiet and safe to retreat.

๐Ÿพ Never force interactions with unfamiliar people or Halloween decorations.

๐Ÿ’• Allow your pet to approach things at their own pace.

๐ŸŽƒ Keep their usual routines as normal as possible.

โœจ REMEMBER: A frightened pet isnโ€™t being naughty. Theyโ€™re communicating that something doesnโ€™t feel right.

๐Ÿ’ฌ LETโ€™S HEAR FROM YOU!

Does your pet have a funny little habit when something gives them a fright? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿพ

Tell us in the comments! ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’— Kelliโ€™s Day Sit with Echo, Jaffa, PixZee & Bailiff! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸกFour gorgeous furry friends, one lovely day of companionship a...
23/10/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’— Kelliโ€™s Day Sit with Echo, Jaffa, PixZee & Bailiff! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿก

Four gorgeous furry friends, one lovely day of companionship and plenty of paws to keep Kelli busy! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿพ

Kelli has been spending some quality time with the wonderful Echo, Jaffa, PixZee and Bailiff, making sure everyone received lots of love, attention and care throughout their day sit! ๐Ÿ’•

From keeping up with their daily routines to enjoying some quality companionship, itโ€™s all about making sure every member of the furry family feels happy, comfortable and cared for in their own home. ๐Ÿกโœจ

With four different personalities to look after, thereโ€™s certainly never a dull moment! ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿพ

We absolutely love spending time with this gorgeous gang, and itโ€™s always a pleasure looking after them! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™ Kelliโ€™s Day Sit with Alfie ๐ŸถโœจSay hello to Alfie, one of the newest members of the Paws at Home family! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸพKelli had a ...
23/10/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™ Kelliโ€™s Day Sit with Alfie ๐Ÿถโœจ

Say hello to Alfie, one of the newest members of the Paws at Home family! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿพ

Kelli had a lovely day sit with this sweet little boy, making sure he had plenty of company, comfort and care throughout the day. From enjoying a gentle walk and some fresh air ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐Ÿ• to relaxing back at home in his cosy bed, Alfie had a lovely mix of exercise, companionship and rest.

Just look at that adorable little face! ๐Ÿ˜ He has already stolen our hearts ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re so excited to welcome Alfie to the Paws at Home family and canโ€™t wait to spend more time with him! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ PAWS AT HOMEโ€™S SPOOKY SEASON โ€“ DAY 23! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿฌ TRICK OR TREAT? HALLOWEEN PET MYTHS! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›Halloween is full of spooky storie...
23/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ PAWS AT HOMEโ€™S SPOOKY SEASON โ€“ DAY 23! ๐Ÿ‘ป

๐Ÿฌ TRICK OR TREAT? HALLOWEEN PET MYTHS! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

Halloween is full of spooky stories and superstitions, but how many of these pet myths have you heard? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ

๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ› Black cats bring bad luck!
๐Ÿ‘ป TRICK! Black cats are just as loving, playful and wonderful as any other cat. Their spooky reputation is nothing more than superstition!

๐Ÿถ Dogs only see in black and white!
๐Ÿ‘ป TRICK! Dogs can see colours, particularly shades of blue and yellow!

๐Ÿฑ Cats always land on their feet!
๐Ÿ‘ป TRICK! Although cats have an incredible righting reflex, they can still fall awkwardly and suffer serious injuries.

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin is poisonous to dogs!
๐Ÿฌ TRICK! Plain, cooked pumpkin can be a suitable treat for many dogs in small amounts. Just avoid added sugar, spices and other unsuitable ingredients!

๐Ÿ’ฌ YOUR TURN!

Which of these myths have you heard before? And do you know any other spooky pet superstitions? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿพ

Let us know in the comments! ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’— Walkies & Puppy Companionship with Biscuit! ๐Ÿถโ˜€๏ธOur gorgeous Biscuit has been enjoying some lovely one-to-one time wit...
22/10/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’— Walkies & Puppy Companionship with Biscuit! ๐Ÿถโ˜€๏ธ

Our gorgeous Biscuit has been enjoying some lovely one-to-one time with Kelli! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿพ

First up was a wonderful walk in the sunshine, with plenty of opportunities to explore, sniff along the grassy edges and investigate all those exciting outdoor smells! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‚

Back home, the fun didnโ€™t stop! ๐ŸŽพ๐Ÿ’• Biscuit enjoyed some playtime with her favourite tennis balls, lots of attention and, of course, plenty of cuddles!

Just look at that adorable little face! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ˜

Our puppy companionship visits are all about providing a lovely balance of exercise, enrichment, playtime and affection while their families are away. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ•

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ Brunoโ€™s Walkies with Kelli! ๐Ÿถโ˜€๏ธOur handsome little Bruno was out enjoying some fresh air and sunshine with Kelli! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ•F...
22/10/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’œ Brunoโ€™s Walkies with Kelli! ๐Ÿถโ˜€๏ธ

Our handsome little Bruno was out enjoying some fresh air and sunshine with Kelli! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ•

From having a good old sniff in the hedges ๐Ÿ‚ to exploring his surroundings and taking in all the interesting smells, Bruno was making the most of his walkies! ๐Ÿพ

And of course, we couldnโ€™t resist capturing that adorable little face! ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ’œ

Another lovely walk with this gorgeous boy. We just love spending time with you, Bruno! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿถ

๐Ÿพ Paws at Home โ€“ Loving care when youโ€™re not there! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky Season โ€“ Day 22 ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸพPeggy has found the perfect little Halloween photo spot ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽƒShe was looking very cute posing in...
22/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky Season โ€“ Day 22 ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿพ

Peggy has found the perfect little Halloween photo spot ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽƒ

She was looking very cute posing in front of her mumโ€™s pumpkin decorations โ€” although weโ€™re not entirely convinced she was as interested in the photo as she was in everything else going on around her ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿถ

A very sweet little spooky season moment with this gorgeous girl ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ Lissyโ€™s Overnight Stay with Skyler & Bella ๐ŸพLissy had a lovely overnight stay with gorgeous Skyler and Bella ๐ŸฅฐSkyler m...
21/10/2026

๐Ÿพ Lissyโ€™s Overnight Stay with Skyler & Bella ๐Ÿพ

Lissy had a lovely overnight stay with gorgeous Skyler and Bella ๐Ÿฅฐ

Skyler made herself very comfortable, enjoying plenty of cuddles, fuss and some very relaxed bed time ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿถ She also enjoyed a lovely walk with lots of time to sniff and explore, followed by a bit of playtime back at home โ€” especially when her favourite toys came out!

Bella was her usual beautiful self, happily pottering around and settling in for some cosy time too ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿ’• She certainly knows how to pose for the camera!

Overnight stays are all about keeping pets comfortable in their own home, sticking to their usual routine and making sure they have plenty of company, care and reassurance while their owners are away ๐Ÿก๐Ÿพ

Such a lovely stay with these two ๐Ÿ’š

21/10/2026

๐Ÿพโœ… GOOD NEWS โ€“ WEโ€™RE BACK UP & RUNNING! โœ…๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™re pleased to announce that our pet care management software is now fully operational again! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

After experiencing some unexpected technical difficulties earlier today, weโ€™re happy to confirm that access to our booking system and client portal has now been restored.

โค๏ธ What does this mean for our lovely clients?

๐Ÿพ Our booking system is back online.

๐Ÿพ Client portals are accessible again.

๐Ÿพ Booking requests and enquiries can be managed as normal.

๐Ÿพ Weโ€™re back to business as usual!

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful clients for your patience, kindness and understanding while we worked through the disruption.

Your petsโ€™ care and wellbeing will always remain our top priority, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in us. ๐Ÿฅฐ

Now, back to doing what we love most โ€“ caring for your gorgeous furry, feathered and scaly family members! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿข

๐Ÿพ Lots of love,

Kelli, Lissy & the Paws at Home Team โค๏ธ

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky Season โ€“ Day 21 ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸพEver bought your cat a lovely new bedโ€ฆ only for them to choose the cardboard box instead? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ“ฆC...
21/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ Spooky Season โ€“ Day 21 ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿพ

Ever bought your cat a lovely new bedโ€ฆ only for them to choose the cardboard box instead? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ“ฆ

Cats often love boxes because they can feel:
โ€ข Safe and enclosed
โ€ข Warm and cosy
โ€ข Hidden from view
โ€ข Perfect for watching everything without being seen
โ€ข Great for pouncing out when you least expect it ๐Ÿ‘€

So if your cat disappears into a box this spooky seasonโ€ฆ theyโ€™re probably not summoning anything mysterious โ€” just enjoying their favourite hiding spot ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฑ

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