A PET sitting service has proved to be more than just a walk in the park for a Swindon duo.

Victoria Reinthal and her mum Sally Rawlings are celebrating the new look of their pet sitting company Paw Pals since we reported the launch of their business earlier this month.

Victoria, 28, of Lydiard Millicent, said: "Our new car and uniforms look really cute. They're definitely getting us a lot of attention, which is great. Since the article, loads have people have been in contact and we're a lot busier than we imagined we ever would be in January."

Victoria decided to make a drastic career change in October 2005 after the death of her brother Daniel in last February made her think about what really mattered to her in life.

After much research, she decided to quit her PR job at the Swindon-based British Computer Society and took the courses necessary to qualify as an official pet carer. Sally, 53, of Blunsdon, was just as keen to get the business started.

Victoria said: "Sally's really pleased with how it's going. We both are." As well dog walking, the pair also offer pet and house sitting, overnight stops and a Kitty Kab Taxi service among their many services. For more details go online to www.paw-pals.co.uk