Wayne

I'm 28 and a graduate from Northampton, now back in my hometown due to the big C. I love working with animals and I'm passionate about wildlife conservation! During the last decade, I've volunteered as an animal keeper at 4 UK Zoos where I cared for a number of small primates (such as lemurs, tamarins and marmosets), as well as many other exotic (and domestic) species including small carnivores and reptiles. At home I also have plenty of experience caring for cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, snakes, guinea pigs, etc.

I've unfortunately never been able to own a dog myself as I work too much and I couldn't leave them to roam around whilst out. So, as an alternative... I'd love to look after your dogs and other pets while you're away. I'm a registered volunteer with the Dogs Trust and other local shelters but it's a little out of the way. So if you need someone to give your pets some much needed attention, send me a message!

I'll do my best to accommodate short notice requests, but I'd recommend you send a message at least two weeks before, particularly if your request includes weekdays. Weekends are often fine. My listings on here are based on a request for up to 4 animals, so please send full details so I can let you know an appropriate price.

I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets! :)

Note: After a brief period away, I'm now free to offer dog walking and house sitting services once again! I can also offer home boarding for a few days at a time for cats & small dogs, as well as any small caged animals. I'm unable to offer home boarding for larger dogs at the moment, though I hope to be moving to a bigger property very soon!

Currently fully available and pretty flexible as I'm working remotely.

Some more detail about my standard service offering:

Dog walking: £10 for 30 mins, £15 for 1 hour (£2/£4 per additional dog)

Dog boarding: £15 per night, drop-off to me in the evening or late afternoon, pick-up the following morning or early afternoon. Currently offering successive days/nights boarding at no extra charge, however charge would be necessary if the dog is not to be left alone for more than an hour. (£5 per additional pet, though not currently available)

Pet boarding: £15 per night, up to 24 hours. Up to 4 pets included, not including dogs. (Discounts can be offered depending on numbers and level of attention needed)

Doggy daycare: £12.50 per 6 hours daycare, must drop-off to me and pick-up again. (£5 per additional 2 hours, £5 per additional pet). Happy to discuss options of pick-up and drop-off to your property for additional cost. Otherwise also happy for daycare to take place at your property for simplicity and the added comfort of your pets.

Home Visit(s): £10 per single visit, £15 for twice-daily visits, £18 for three daily visits. Each visit lasts between 30 mins to an hour to feed, clean, play and check on your pet(s).

House sitting: £20 per 24 hours. Up to 4 pets included. (£5 per additional 3 hours, £5 for 5+ pets)

Please just drop me a message if you have any specific needs, or do not easily fall into the above pricing categories.