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Whatever’s in your household, there’s a good chance I’ve cared for one before.

Every service below starts the same way — a free meet and greet, so I can get to know your pet’s routine and personality before anything’s booked in.

Prices are a guide for Monday to Friday and can vary a little by location — for weekend rates or a multi-pet household, just get in touch and I'll give you an exact quote.

Two curly-coated dogs walking together on lead down a country lane

Dog Walking

I only walk dogs from the same household together, or introduce a compatible regular after an assessment and your consent. That means no van full of unfamiliar dogs and no large group walks.

Choose a 30, 45 or 60-minute walk to suit your dog. I'm happy to go faster with an energetic dog or take things gently with an older or nervous one.

If your dog is nervous around other dogs, I'll take the time to understand what they're comfortable with before we start.

Book four or more walks a week and I'll apply a regular weekly discount — just ask.

From £12.50

30 minutes
£12.50
45 minutes
£17.50
1 hour
£20
Additional dog, same household
+£5
Lorraine has walked my dog for 3 days a week for over a year now. She's so reliable and friendly, and my dog loves her. Would definitely recommend her to others!
Verified client
LauraDog Walking
A young dachshund puppy in a pink harness standing on grass

Puppy Visits

These are home visits for the stage before your puppy is old enough or fully vaccinated to go out and about — exactly when they need the most looking after. I'll let them into the garden, help with toilet training, and simply keep them company, which matters most if you need to be at work during the day.

It's also a good time for us to properly get to know each other. Building that rapport early means that by the time your puppy's ready for proper walks, they're already comfortable with me — not meeting a stranger for the first time.

From £10 per visit

Per visit
From £10
Multiple visits, same day
Discounted — ask
A tabby and white cat curled up asleep on a heart-print bed

Cat Feeding & Care

Cats are usually happiest kept to their normal routine rather than boarded elsewhere, so I build every visit around that — whether yours is strictly indoors, comes and goes, or needs medicating.

Each visit covers feeding, fresh water, litter tray cleaning to your standard, and bowl cleaning, with medication given if needed. I'll send you an update and a WhatsApp photo after every single visit, so you know exactly how things are going while you're away.

If your cat would benefit from more than a quick pop-in — some company and a bit of fuss rather than just food and water — I can do that too, for a small extra charge.

From £10 per visit, up to 3 cats

One visit a day (up to 3 cats)
£10
Two visits a day (up to 3 cats)
£15
More than 3 cats, or more than 2 visits
Price agreed on request
Lorraine looked after our cat, Luna, and also fed the tropical fish whilst we were on holiday. We received daily photos and updates, which was brilliant and put my mind at ease.
Verified client
MelanieCat Feeding & Care
A black and tan guinea pig eating fresh coriander in its hutch

Small Pet Home Visits

This one’s personal to me. I’ve spent the last four to five years rescuing rabbits and guinea pigs myself, and taken in rescued rats, gerbils and hamsters along the way — so small pet visits come with real, hard-won knowledge, not just a feeding schedule.

Every visit includes feeding, fresh water, enclosure cleaning and an update from me — and if you'd like advice on improving day-to-day life for the small pets you've already got, I'm always glad to help.

Chickens are covered here too — fresh water, egg collecting and bedding cleaned out.

"A pet at home in their home environment is a much happier pet" — it's the idea behind everything I do for small animals.

Usually for up to 4 pets — if you have more, let's chat

One visit a day (usually up to 4 pets)
£10
Two visits a day (usually up to 4 pets)
£15
Lorraine has been looking after my rabbits for over 11 years now — she's so caring, trustworthy, flexible and reliable. The bunnies absolutely adore her. I honestly don't know what we would do without her.
Verified client
Rachel, Barton under NeedwoodSmall Pet Visits
A dog and a cat being fussed together on a sofa

House Sitting — Dogs, Cats, Horses & Goats

If you'd rather your pet stayed happy and settled at home than adjusted to somewhere unfamiliar, this is for you — and it's especially good value if you've got a multi-pet household, where boarding everyone separately can get expensive fast.

For dogs and cats, that means staying in their own home, in their own routine, with company overnight rather than an empty house or an unfamiliar kennel. I grew up around horses and had my own as a child, so I'm also comfortable helping with easy-to-handle horses and goats, including mucking out.

Overnight cover typically runs through the evening and into the morning, with daytime visits arranged around what your pets actually need — some households need just one, others need several. We'll work out the exact shape of it together, usually at the meet and greet.

A lot of people are put off house sitting by the thought of someone in their home leaving a mess behind. I'm meticulous — I'll change the bedding, leave everything exactly as it was, and you genuinely won't know I've been there.

From £35 per night

Overnight
From £35
Day visits
Discounted rate — ask
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Plant Watering

You don't need to be booking pet care for this one. If you dread coming home to wilted hanging baskets and thirsty pots, I can water your garden while you're away — no pets required.

If you're already a pet care client, it's a small add-on to whichever visit's booked in. If not, it's a standalone visit in its own right — just as reliable, worked out around exactly what your garden needs.

A small add-on if you're already booking with me, or bookable on its own.

Add-on to an existing pet visit
Small extra charge
Standalone visit, no pets
Ask for pricing

Not sure which service fits?

That’s exactly what the meet and greet is for — tell me what you need, and I’ll help you work out the right fit.

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