Sharon Payne takes early retirement and becomes a dog whisperer
Sharon Payne, 57 from Milton Keynes has been home and pet sitting through Homesitters Ltd since April 2018 after taking early retirement from a busy career working for a food packaging company. Before retiring at the age of 55 Sharon…
Could becoming a home and pet sitter boost your retirement income?
The cost of living is going up with energy, fuel and food prices all rising leading to many people being concerned about their finances. With inflation expected to hit 7% by spring[i] the crisis may get worse, before it gets…
Why home and pet sitting is good for your health
Looking for a’retirement hobby’? Homesitters could be just the opportunity you need Visiting new places can be a real tonic and a way to escape the hum drum of everyday life. For people that have retired and no longer have…
‘Dog-friendly’ town centre a hit with shoppers and their pets
A BOOMING town centre continues to lead the way with shoppers in North Wales. And Mold has also become a favourite with pet owners after more than 20 businesses signed-up to allow dogs onto their premises. ‘Dog-Friendly Mold’ encourages anyone…
A dog-friendly housebuilder’s guide to the best South Wales ‘walkies’
In celebration of Walk Your Dog Month (January), Barratt Developments South Wales has worked with its dog-owning residents to share the top dog-friendly jaunts in South Wales — from Chepstow to Loughor. What’s more, free dog treats and water stations…
Forget Blue Monday – these adorable animal pictures will make you smile
Whether you buy into the concept of ‘Blue Monday’ or not, Christmas has passed, we’re all back at work, it’s a bit cold and holiday season is still a long way off – so anything that can lift our mood…
7 Ways to Get Your Pets Involved this Christmas
The festive period is a time to express gratitude, bond and make memories with your loved ones. For pet owners, furry friends unquestionably qualify as a loved one – 95% of dog owners and 93% of cat owners agree that…
After Half A Century The Endangered Monk Seal Is Back In Elba Seaside
The beautiful monk seal made its reappearance in the transparent waters of the Tuscan islands after years of absence. This year certainly is special for Elba island and the Tuscan archipelago: after recent sightings of dolphins, striped dolphins, whales and…