Show them you care this Valentine’s Day

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Show Them You Care This Valentine’s Day

grooming session. Just the thing for dogs who love to be pampered, they’ll come away looking and feeling fresh and fabulous. Most groomers offer extra services, like a deep conditioning treatment or nail clipping. I’ve yet to meet a cat who enjoys having a bath, so this could be one to skip for your feline family members! 6) If you do not have your own pet to spoil this Valentine’s Day, why not sponsor a dog or cat through the RSPCA, and spoil them instead. More details can be found on our website or by contacting our Bedford team. 7) Show how much you love animals by becoming Valentine’s Day is traditionally the day when people a foster carer for the RSPCA. This is such a show their affection for another person or people by rewarding role and one that is. More details can sending cards, flowers, or chocolates with messages of be found on our website or by contacting our love. But what about receiving one from your pet? Or Bedford team. maybe even sending your pet a Valentine’s Day card, to So, whatever you choose to do and whoever you let them know you care? The card company Moonpig choose to spoil, enjoy your Valentine’s Day. says it has seen a big increase in the number of cards If you need to contact our Branch bought for favourite pets. (North Bedfordshire) for any reason we can be So, apart from exchanging cards, how else can you reached by the details below, or for an animal show your treasured pet you really care for them this welfare issue or emergency, contact; Valentine’s Day. 0300 1234 999. 1) Make some healthy treats for your much-loved Lines are open 7 days a week 24/7. pet. There are a growing number of recipes online, Email: info@rspcabedsnorth.org.uk for a range of skill sets. So, don’t worry if you are Tel: 01234 266965 / 01234 930304 not a very confident chef. You could even make them into heart shapes to add a personal touch. 2) Give their bedding a good clean. Some of it may need a bit of a sort out and spring clean. Perhaps make a small list of anything they may need over the next few months. A new blanket perhaps. 3) Locate all of their toys and give them a really good wash in the bath. Leave them to completely dry before returning them. Some fabric toys may even need mending with a handful of stuffing or just few stitches. You could use a spare box or basket to store them in. They could all get arranged neatly inside, as if they were brand new. 4) Buy them a special present. Treat your special friend to something new and personal; collar, lead, toys, treats, bed, coat. 5) Pamper your pup by taking them to a local dog groomer. More and more dog-friendly spas and/ or grooming parlours are opening each year. So why not book Buster in for a bath, shampoo and To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122