Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 8 August 2015 | Page 60
“Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs are good
swimmers – especially brachiocephalic breeds. Yet our
active outdoors lifestyle with the sea and swimming
pools so readily available in South Africa, mean
owners want to enjoy the water with their pets,” says
Heather. “It is also the best and the most enjoyable
exercise experience for most dogs.” An awesome
range of water toys is used to encourage pups to
move in the water and there are even specifically
designed life jackets for those dogs that have a fear
of water or weight issues. “Most dogs absolutely love
the heated pool and we also have a really enjoyable
and soothing spa which is a great warm-up routine
and an awesome massage.”
Pets Gift Box which is filled with a mix of products
available on a subscription basis - the perfect gift for
the dog that has it all.
Pet owners can rest assured of a most dignified
departure when the unfortunate time comes to say
goodbye, thanks to RIPets. Operating for over 18
years in the greater Cape Town area as well as outlying
areas such as Vredenburg, Darling, Malmesbury and
Worcester, avid pet lover and general manager Karin
Mathews says that there was an enormous need for
a compassionate and professional service to people
going through the trauma of losing their pet.
RIPets operate two RIPets vehicles, on standby 365
days a year and carries out a personal hands-on
approach with genuine care with either a standard or
individual cremation service and recently imported a
specialised three-chamber pet crematorium from the
UK, which is the first of its kind in South Africa.
Regardless of breed, age or home, pet dogs remain
valuable and respected members of our family and so
it makes perfect sense for man’s best friend to enjoy
all the creature comforts that their owners do.
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PETS
Contact:
Vondis:
Paul Jacobson:
021 439 1784
[email protected]
www.vondis.co.za
Paws-itive Paws-abilities:
Heather Whitfield:
083 566 7009
[email protected]
www.animalhydrotherapy.co.za
For posh pooches living the luxury lifestyle, father
and son duo of Juggie and Shaveen Singh have just
the thing with their newly launched online site.
Embrace the High Life offers pet parents inter