Category Archives: Daily blog posts

Night, Night, Benji.

Sadly, we have to report the passing of big Benji – the last of Leading Petcare’s ‘old guard. I had the pleasure of looking after Benji and walking him, since he could be picked up in one hand! He was … Continue reading

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DOG WALK VACANCIES!

Leading Petcare presently has vacancies for dog walking in the Houston, Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan areas. Walks are normally of half hour duration, but where timings permit, one hour walks could be catered for. Please address any enquiries to: … Continue reading

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All he needed was a word of encouragement.

A day earlier, this cheeky little chap worked out how to open the Tupperware box that contained peanuts, meant for feeding the birds. So I decided to make it a little more difficult for him the following afternoon, by placing … Continue reading

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It’s a walkdown! (Old paths fields revisited.)

It’s been ten long weeks since I last saw my wee pals. But with ‘lockdown’ slowly being eased, and clients gradually returning to work, the LEADING PETCARE packs are able to get out and about once again. OK – so … Continue reading

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Lockdown Lookback.

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Week #9 of the Coronavirus Lockdown, and the ‘novelty’ is wearing a bit thin. Which is more than can be said about me – despite running and cycling daily, the temptation to snack and eat cakes when I’d normally be … Continue reading

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WHEN DOVES CRY? Don’t kid yourself!

For the past few months, I’ve had a pair of woodpigeons who, when I call, come into the garden to be fed. The male has become very confident, and yesterday mid morning, though I hadn’t called, walked around the garden … Continue reading

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Covid-19

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last night, I’m sorry to say that Leading Petcare will have to close down while we all battle the Coronavirus pandemic. (Twelve years and eleven months without a day’s absence – I’d just like to … Continue reading

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Cabriole and Flame.

How cute are these two?! Little Cabriole (left) is only a few months old and is deaf – or at least, hard of hearing. But he has his older ‘brother,’  Flame to look out for him. When I recently visited … Continue reading

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The Gang Reunion.

There was much excitement in the fields around Bridge of Weir today as four of the long-standing ‘Lunchtime Gang,’ met up again after many months apart. Sadly, two of the original members, Marley and Jazz, are no longer with us, … Continue reading

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“We were going to put it back, honest …”

    Shadow and Ghost decided to have their own foam party today, while their owners were at work. Or perhaps they’re hinting for a ‘ball pool’ as their first birthday present, next month? Whatever – they look pretty pleased … Continue reading

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