My name is Karen Rawlings, I live in Ferndown and have been a devoted animal lover all my life.

I live with my husband Mark, 2 golden retrievers Harley and Oliver and 1 cat Phoebe. I worked in the office of a Veterinary Practice for 3 years and this is where Phoebe came in, I rescued her as she needed a home, she was the third cat I re-homed after falling for the endearing looks they gave me. Previously I rescued Joshua, who was badly treated and subsequently lost an eye, but was much happier after that, and dear Molly, we called her Manky Molly as she was a little bit scruffy, old , had a very strange walk and was nearing the end of her days, so I brought her home, she was with us for a wonderful 3 years before we had to let her go- she was a wonderful cat and I have the satisfaction that she at least had a lovely time with us in her later years.

I have loved all my animals and feel they are, and should be, part of the family, they give unconditional love and can be faithful, loyal and can also be a dab hand at counselling! I challenge anyone to not be revived after a hard days work when you come home to be greeted by your dog or cat (if they are in the mood) - somehow the day wasnt so bad after all!

Mousey & Phoebe

Molly

Having had dogs and cats most of my life I understand how they can play an important part in our lives.

A dog is not our whole life, but they make our life whole.
Cats were once worshipped as Gods, they have never forgotten this...

Leading busy lives or having a change in your situation can bring problems and this is where I can help. It is lovely having a pet in the home, it makes the home feel alive, but there are times when you are unable to give your pet the care and attention it needs, and isn’t it better to have a pet rather than decide not to due to work, logistics, or family commitments?

Give me a call or contact me here on my website and let me fill the gaps so I can look after your pet when you can’t.

LICENCED WITH EAST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL

Karens Petcare is insured with Pet Business Insurance. Pet Business Insurance is the trading name of LRMS Insurance Services Ltd, Reg Nr. 3438163.

Your Pet is my business!

Information & Funnies

""We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals""

For more information on behaviour and training for pets, visit Paws in Hand's website click here

NEW FOREST ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOTLINES:

ITS THE LAW

Call 999 - Road traffic accident involving a pony, cow, donkey, pig, sheep dog or deer.

Call Verderers' Office 02380 282052 (mon-fri 9-5pm) - sick, injured or distressed pony, cow, donkey pig or sheep.

Call Forestry Commission 02380 283141 (24hrs) - sick, injured or distressed pony,cow, donkey, pig, sheep or deer.

For injured bats contact The BAT CONSERVATION TRUST - (24 hr) Tel: 0845 1300228.

 

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To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'niture.
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, they are an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.

For all your petfood, accessories and dog grooming visit Pets Corner in Ferndown, contact Kevin or Kay on Tel: 01202 892057. Competitive prices and independently run - Mention my name for a discount on Dog Grooming!

""My dog is half pit-bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip!""

Has your carpet been ruined by your dog or cat?, call MARK RAWLINGS CARPETS AND FLOORING on 01202 874690, home choose carpets and vinyl - some are pet proof! www.Markrawlingscarpets.co.uk.

""If you think dogs cant count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving the dog only two of them....""

Did you know......An old wives tale says putting a little bit of tomato puree in your dogs dinner will help to reduce the staining of grass when they urinate!

'Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened'

 

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If you are interested in helping animals, i can strongly recommend the following charities which I support and have done for many years which gives me great satisfaction:

WDCS - The whale and dolphin conservation society.

LACS - League against cruel sports.

WSPA - helping such causes as Bear baiting/dancing in Pakistan and India, hunting of endangered species such as tigers. Stamping out bear bile farming in Asia.

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary-re-homing and offering foals and horses a safe haven which they richly deserve!

IFAW - International federation for animal welfare.

The Brooke Foundation - helping to inprove the treatment, and educate owners of horses, mules and donkeys in poor countries.

The Dogs Trust/PDSA/The Blue Cross/Guide Dogs for the Blind/The Margaret Green Foundation.

Friends of the Strays of Greece www.straysofgreece.org /email: info@straysofgreece.org/ Tel enquiries: 01425 478757.

Cats Protection League. www.bournemouthcats.org.uk 01202 579468.

and last but not least The Born Free Foundation-helping animals all over the world, based on the work and awareness of the plight of wild animals by Joy Adamson.