Lois

If you need someone to walk your dog, or check on your pet during the day, I can help, with either a one-off or a daily booking. A walk will last for one hour, not incuding travelling time. A drop in visit to feed, play, give meditatoin to or groom a dog or cat in your own home, will last 45 minutes. I promise to take 5-star care of your pet and treat it with lots of love and kindness as if it was my own. I will always tailor your own dog's walk to suit its needs. If it prefers grass to pavements, beaches to parks, solo walks to group walks, no problem. I would normally walk your dog individually. A group walk would only ever consist of two or three dogs at the most.

I love all animals and grew up with dogs in the home, all rescues, from labradors and retrievers to chihuahuas and terriers. I couldn't imagine a life without dogs in it. I've shared my life with super-reactive and super-friendly dogs and realise that each one is an individual with its own personality, likes and dislikes; one of the things I love about them.

My pets are the most important things in my life and at the moment I have two gorgeous dogs, a rescue jack russell/lancashire heeler called Mabel and a rescue street dog from Cyprus called Ned. As much as I love them, I know how time-consuming taking care of them can be, and sometimes an extra pair of hands is needed. Having used dog walkers and sitters myself I know what I look for in whoever is going to take care of my precious pets, someone who is reliable, kind and caring, which is my own approach to caring for animals.

It's so important that you, and your pets find someone that they can trust and enjoy being with, which is why I always offer a meet and greet session, so we can all get to know each other before deciding if it's the right fit or not, and I can learn about your pet's personality, behaviours, vet details etc.

I'm an experienced dog walker, having walked friends and neighbours dogs since I was 8 or 9. I spent some time volunteering for the Blue Cross Animal Charity, walking and training the resue dogs there, which was very emotional at times, but so rewarding. I did the Blue Cross volunteer training course, learned a lot about positive and gentle training methods, and ended up adopting Gracie, a rescue jack russell/chihuahua cross who I fell in love with and who had a loving and safe home with me for twelve years.

I also groomed and socialised the rescue cats and kittens so they got used to human contact. Sadly, I moved to a different part of the country so couldn't continue with the work. I have also got an up to date certificate in Canine First Aid, as well as a clean DBS check and insurance.

I've been 'adopted' myself in the past by two cats, both called George, who just decided to move in and make themselves at home, and I've carried out home visits for neighbours cats since I was a child, feeding them and spending time with them if their owners have been away or at work. I do love the company of cats and will take very good care of yours for you.

I've had years of experience house-sitting other people's homes and dogs from tiny puppies to 17-year old seniors. The owners were amazed at how much I 'genuinely cared' for their pets and were keen to rebook me. 

Walking dogs is the best part of the day for me, as I just adore their companionship. As a dog walker, I am DBS checked, fully insured and trained in Canine First Aid.