<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KTM Pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTM Pets]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/behind-the-scenes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:23:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Cat Sitting at Home vs a Cattery: What's Actually Best for Your Cat — An Ilkeston Cat Sitter's View]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your cat finds the cattery stressful, you're not imagining it. 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They can't tell you whether the routine was followed, whether anyone actually paid attention or whether they felt safe. That's a considerable amount of trust to hand to someone. It merits more than a quick search and a...]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/how-to-find-a-reliable-pet-sitter-ilkeston</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86107c360e55e6c702b6f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Pet Sitting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_0a112d25c1f045b79248c149e9d9cd46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Walking in Hot Weather in Ilkeston: When to Walk, When Not To, and How to Keep Your Dog Cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago it was 35 degrees and I was genuinely considering filing a formal complaint against the sun. This week I am writing this from a pet sit in Watnall, blinds closed, fan going and a paddling pool filled with cold water in the garden. The dog I'm currently responsible for has been in that pool four times since breakfast. Honestly, fair enough. I've been in there too. This is British Summer time in 2026. It's a lot. The Ilkeston Weather This Summer Has Been Something Else Let's...]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/dog-walking-hot-weather-ilkeston</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a495219fa58f0a255d24eb3</guid><category><![CDATA[Dog Walking]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:23:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_d148ffbe54b840e593806b3b85c111f4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Travel A Lot. That Doesn't Make You a Bad Pet Owner — Pet Sitting in Ilkeston]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guilt starts before you've even packed. You know the look. The moment you pull the suitcase out, something shifts in the room. They know. That knowing face, the quiet, searching stare that follows you all the way to the door and stays with you long after you've gone through it. If you travel regularly, whether for work, for long holidays or both, you've probably told yourself some version of the same story. That you're away too much. That a good owner wouldn't be gone this often. That...]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/pet-sitting-ilkeston-frequent-travellers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1af8ca345540299754e219</guid><category><![CDATA[Pet Sitting]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:49:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_7db69905f90242a9af8e9fea2a24f232~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Weeks Away From Your Pet. Here's Why It's Not As Scary As You Think.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booking a three week holiday is exciting. Figuring out who looks after your pet for three weeks is the part that keeps you up at night. The longer the trip, the bigger that feeling gets. Three weeks feels like a lot to ask of anyone. I get it. So let me tell you what actually happens. It's not a short stay stretched out long stay pet sitting There's a difference between sitting for a few days and genuinely living around your pet for three weeks. For a short stay I'm adapting, finding the...]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/long-stay-pet-sitting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a07a6a70b9e4f37fd25ea5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Pet Sitting]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:02:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_fc4eee6eb91f4d589c4c5929020e9c61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Actually Prioritise During a Pet Sit (And Why It Matters)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does a professional pet sit in Ilkeston actually look like? Keishia shares her approach to routine, enrichment and keeping your pet happy while you're away.]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/what-i-prioritise-during-a-pet-sit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc6bccf4b0389e41d4a381</guid><category><![CDATA[Pet Sitting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:32:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_e44fbd967ea3420cacc53651952975c5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Started KTM Pets: A Pet Sitting Business in Ilkeston]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story behind KTM Pets; how growing up with pets inspired Keishia to create a better kind of pet sitting service in Ilkeston.]]></description><link>https://dogwalkingkm.wixsite.com/ktmpets/post/pet-sitting-ilkeston-ktm-pets-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3a9d582ae5695e7302d99</guid><category><![CDATA[About KTM Pets]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:13:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5073_fe7431279b504441a5430fc509043c38~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keishia</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>