Stacey

I've been caring for puppies and dogs from a very young age when my family welcomed a puppy called Prince into our home. Very sadly, Prince is no longer with us and has crossed over rainbow bridge however he will always have a special place in my heart as my first ever dog.

Since then, I've helped to look after my sisters dog, Bonnie, on a regular basis. Bonnie is currently two years old and a very hyper but lovable miniature poodle. I've been involved in Bonnie's care from the moment that we met which has included everything from training and walking to bathing and playing. I'm able to administer medication and ensure that your fur baby is properly fed and hydrated.

My experience with Prince means that I have experience with senior fur babies too and their individualised needs. Senior care is so different from puppy care so I'll be sure to know exactly what your fur baby needs to make them feel comfortable and safe.

Although I was terrified of them when I was younger, I have additional experience with cats. Thankfully I have long overcome my initial fear and I love nothing more than the feeling of being chosen for a cuddle by a cat. As such, I'm always more than happy to care for your kitten or cat, ensuring that I know their needs and cater to these accordingly.

I'm currently on a sabbatical from my career as a qualified solicitor which means I have all of the time in the world to take care of your fur baby! The only day I will typically be unavailable is a Thursday as I have caring responsibilities for a family member and their dog on a weekly basis on this day.

At the moment, I live in a second floor flat which has a secure entry system in addition to both a lock and bolt on the door to the flat itself. I currently live with my fiancé and my sister-in-law who both love animals as much as I do!

The property I live in has a large shared secure garden, however I would always ensure that your fur baby is kept on a lead in the garden for their own safety, especially given that the garden is shared with other residents.

On every visit or during each stay, I will do everything possible to make your fur baby feel comfortable, safe and loved. I will work to build up trust with them and their care will be provided on their own terms to make sure that they are as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

On a typical day, I would meet your fur baby and introduce myself with some cuddles should they wish. After that, I find the best way to settle a dog into a new environment is to take them a short walk around the area for no longer than 10-15 minutes. After all, meeting someone new and going somewhere you've never been before can be scary! Going for a short walk allows them to become familiar with the new sights, smells and sounds of the area.

Once we've had a walk, we'll go back to my home and start to get settled in for the day. We'll have a treat or two and an explore of the home - there's lots to see and discover in someone else's home! Once settled, we'll have a rest to relax after all the excitement and maybe some cuddles. Once we've built up some energy again, we'll have a play with some toys and have a proper meal before going for a longer walk. There's loads of beautiful walks nearby to suit everyone, including parks and a nature reserve!

We'll then pop home again to chill, play and wait for pickup time! If boarding, we would relax, play, have some dinner a bit later on then settle down for the evening to make sure we're all ready for bed. It's a dogs life!

I hope that it goes without saying but throughout any day, whether walking, sitting or boarding, plenty of updates and photos will be sent to you so you can feel at ease that your fur baby is safe and happy.