I'm 29 and a graduate from Northampton, 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've worked too much in the past 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: I'm now free to offer dog walking and house sitting services once again! I can also offer home boarding, though only 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 or for longer periods.
Currently limited availability due to a new job with hybrid working.
Some 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: £25 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.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Excellent sitter
So lucky to have found Wayne looking after my dog while I was on holiday with short notice. Very polite and caring personality, My Billy was very happy and got on well with Wayne's cats too. I will definitely repeat it again thank you.
I have experience with both domestic and exotic animals after working in 4 large UK Zoos and caring for many pets at home! I've offered numerous services to clients through this website in the past, including house sitting for a number of cats and dogs and home dog boarding.