When it's time to move house, you want to find a home for everyone - including your four-legged friend. While your home's yard space is great, it's important to think outside the (cat) box. An area close to parks, shops, and pet-friendly services will keep your furball healthy and happy. Edenvale, on the East Rand, is an ideal choice for pet owners. Century 21 Edenvale/Bedfordview spoke to local pet professionals to find out more.
Jeanarie Norquoy is the Edenvale SPCA Committee Member. She is an advocate for animal rights and works to make the world a safe place for all animals - big and small. Ondine Schultz is the proud co-founder of Power Paws, a professional dog-walking company in Edenvale. She works as a dog trainer, behaviour coach, puppy instructor, clicker instructor, and dog walker.
Why is Edenvale such a great place to be a pet owner?
Jeanarie: Edenvale has quite an amazing community of animal lovers and the properties in the area have well-sized gardens. Edenvale also has a few lovely pet-friendly complexes/estates. Some of the newer built establishments even have beautiful walking trails.
Ondine: We have loads of pet-friendly parks, the best dog walkers (trained professionals), and pet-friendly restaurants.
What are your favourite pet-friendly spaces in and around Edenvale?
Jeanarie: There is the dog park by The Flamingo Shopping Centre in Modderfontein. Hurlyvale, Highway Gardens, and Dunvegan also have nice big parks where dogs can be walked on a leash. Horwoods Farm will hopefully be opening soon too where dog owners will be able to walk their four-legged companions.
Ondine: Definitely The Landing in Dunvegan, Peter Pan Park, and the park next to Grand Slam Sports Diner.
What advice do you have for new pet owners in the area?
Jeanarie: Please sterilise and microchip your animals, take puppies to puppy schools which offer force-free methods, and keep your pets safely away from the public's eyes. You should have regular vet visits (annually), feed them good quality pet food, and, of course, give them lots of love and good attention.
Ondine: Dogs live in a world of smells. By giving them regular walks, you can give them much-needed physical and mental stimulation. If you don't have the time or you're too busy, you can try out our dog-walking service.
Pet-care shops and services in Edenvale
Edenvale SPCA: The society helps to prevent cruel and improper treatment of animals by encouraging kindness and consideration of animals and wildlife within Edenvale and South Africa.
The Avenues Veterinary Clinic: Established in 1994 by Dr Ian Southern, this pet clinic provides the best quality service at an affordable price.
Power Paws: Power Paws offers dog walking in Edenvale and the surrounding suburbs. They have a combined experience of walking dogs for over 10 years.
Jilton's Dog Parlour: Jilton's fully-equipped parlour has spacious baths, warm water, dryers, and all the necessary grooming equipment to pamper your pooch.
The Jolly Dog Spa: This is an all-encompassing spa for dogs and cats. It offers products and services to indulge your fur baby.
Absolute Pets: The specialist pet product company has three shops in Edenvale. You can visit them at Linksfield Terrace Shopping Centre, Eden Meadows Shopping Centre, or Greenstone Shopping Centre.
Wild on Pets: This is a mega pet and aquarium retail store located in Greenstone, Edenvale. It caters for all your pet's needs and requirements.
Cat Box Pet Hyper: This store sells a range of competitively priced pet food and accessories, with a branch in Edenvale.
Edenvale truly welcomes pet owners with open paws. There is a wealth of pet-care shops, services, and professionals in the area who put your pet first. Century 21 Edenvale/Bedfordview are passionate about finding homes for you and your fluffy friend. We have a number of pet-friendly homes in the area. Contact our team to find the one for you.