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. 56 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