Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
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David and Elynn were fabulous pet sitters and house sitters. Our dog and rabbit were well-taken care of, the house was left even cleaner than when they arrived! I would highly recommend David and Elynn, and would happily have them again! David and Elynn took excellent care of our dog Cosmo and our rabbit Oreo. They made sure they were happy, well-fed, and got exercise and fresh air! We were very happy to receive several photos of our furry friends while we were away. They took amazing care of the house and yard, and were very open with communication. If they were uncertain of anything or had a question, they were very open about reaching out! David and Ellyn were wonderful houseguests, who left the house even cleaner than they found it! I would highly recommend David and Elynn and their two adorable children. They are wonderful, respectful people who definitely love animals and will give your pets and home lots of care! Thank you!! :)
I was very happy with the love and affection that was very apparent when Travis and Shannon met the pups. I received one picture on my trip and was happy to see Shannon cuddled under a doggie pile. Nothing like seeing your dogs being loved by others as their own. Every thing was in its place when I return which was nice. I also received a welcome home gift handmade by them which was very lovely and made my day. I highly recommend them as trustworthy and reliable pet sitters to anyone.
Anita was a wonderful dog sitter for Balto! They were super tentative, made sure to ask any and all questions before we went away, and they sent the best updates about Balto while we were gone. I felt so much better knowing my dog was in great hands, and I could not recommend Anita enough! Quality care, and our apartment was spotless when we returned home.
Diane and Les were excellent pet and house sitters. Jet was a very happy dog when we returned and Diane had shared many photos of their days together while we were away on holiday. The house was very clean and tidy when we returned and some milk , bread and sweet treats had been left for us, which were very welcome after our 2 long flights home. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Diane and Les as sitters for your home and pets, everything was done to a high standard and Jet was happy in his usual environment , which is all we wished for. Many thanks to you both.
Jasmine is a five-star sitter. She is everything you want in a sitter when you go away and leave your beloved pet and home. She is reliable, communicative, respectful, and flexible. We had no worries about our dog or home while we were away, and will be having Jasmine sit for us again soon. Our home was immaculate when we got home, and our dog was obviously well-cared-for. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful human.
Ryan was one of our best sitters we’ve had! Ryan is so lovely to chat with and we looked forward to meeting him before our trip. He was organized and communicated his plans clearly with us and was easy to communicate with while we were away. Our dog took to him immediately and so we knew we could relax while away. Our home was in great shape when we returned and it was nice to get a debrief from him as well. We’d love to have Ryan back anytime, and so would Steve (our dog)!
Cristina is simply the best house/pet sitter that we have ever had. She is responsible and dependable and an experienced dog owner. Our Wheaten, Bridie, adores her and misses her when she leaves.
Jo & David were absolutely amazing sitters for our house and dog Rosie while we were out of town for 2 1/2 weeks. They are the best! Jo was super communicative and responsive at all times. She and David bonded with our dog, who grew very attached to them. They left our house super clean (and there were even chocolate chip cookies for us on our return)! Most of all, they are just super nice people and very easy to work with. Anyone is lucky to have JoAnna & David housesit for them.
Nicole and Gabriel were excellent house sitters and we would highly recommend them to anyone. Our dog absolutely loved them and she was spoilt rotten. The house, pool and yard were kept clean and well looked after. On a personal note we also found both of them interesting and great conversationists.
Veronica House sat for us for a month. She cared for our two Dobermans and our cat. Veronica is so enthusiastic about animals. They immediately pick up on her joy and love for them. When some bold alligators made our dogs’ normal exercise routine unsafe, she was faced with the challenging situation of keeping two Dobermans with very different temperaments exercised and entertained in the height of Florida summer with its bugs, heat, and humidity. She met this challenge by taking the dogs for individual outings. She drove our young social dog to the dog park, finding the times when he would most likely have other large playmates and drove our socially anxious dog to the quiet areas of town for walks. This took a lot more time than our normal routine, but it kept our dogs safe and happy. A lasting benefit for us is that our younger dog, once a terror in the car, now rides much more calmly and our anxious dog, once fearful of what the car ride would bring, now happily hops in. Our cat was so content and well-groomed upon my return, it was obvious that she had been getting lots of daily attention, too. Veronica communicated with us on all the happenings with our pets and property every day. I came home to happy and healthy pets and a well cared for home. We feel so fortunate to have had Veronica as a house sitter and look forward to her sitting for us again.
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Sharon looked after our Shihtzu for 10 days while we were on holiday. She has a very nice setup with plenty of room for the dogs and they all seemed to get on well. The dogs were all of similar small sizes. Sharon sent regular pictures and videos of our dog while we were away on holiday. The whole experience was painless and our dog seemed very happy to be there. I would not hesitate to recommend Sharon to anyone for dog sitting.
Took my puppy here for the first time and he absolutely loved it, he settled in straight away , he got on really well with the other dogs especially Jet and puggy, Sharon sent me videos and photos of Teddy during his visit, I knew straight away Teddy was well looked after, in fact I was worried he wouldn’t want to come home with me because he loved it there so much, I would definitely recommend. Teddy can’t wait until his next visit.
My Dog Daisy has been going to Sharron since beginning of 2023 I think Jan/Feb time, and I have to say the attention my doggy gets from being there is amazing and having fun with all of the little dogs there, I get regular videos and photos from Sharron which makes me so happy knowing she is having so much fun, knowing she is safe and being looked after is worth it’s weight in gold and whenever I need a dog sitter Sharron is always happy to accommodate Daisy. Sharron also helped me with Daisy and advice on her food and always there when I need her with any questions I have , I highly recommend Home boarding for small dogs to anyone.
I’ve been so lucky to find Home Boarding for small breeds. My pup is very shy and loves staying here , she’s well looked after and cared for as one of the family. I get regular updates and videos while I’m away of her enjoying her stay .
I would like to leave this review for the lovely family that looked after my dog for 3 days over the weekend, and I must say WHAT a caring family they had been for my lovely Fiji below. She had a lovely time and no hassle what so ever. I have my dog with me every day at work, she has never been left with anyone but my Mom and Dad but due to illness this was not possible, I was looking for a kind caring place which we have now found with Sharon and her family. I have just re-booked her back in for November for a week due to the care she has had and I will be happy to leave her once again knowing she will be loved up every day she is there. I would highly recommend them for dog which needs lots of love. The only downside on putting this review on the web is you may book the days I want, so Please don't clash with my holidays once your dog has had the care I have just had with Fiji. kindest regards lee, Chris and FIJI XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
We are so truly grateful and relieved to have found Sharron's Home Boarding for Small Dogs. From the initial visit it was apparent Sharron is very passionate about providing the best care for all the dogs that come to stay. They introduced our pug Frosty to their doggies slowly, one by one, to make sure they all got on. Their rule is that if your dog shows any type of aggression, he cannot stay, this is absolutely the right thing to do as you want your dog to be safe and happy while you leave him when you're away. And I can honestly say our Frosty is! We get daily photos, videos and updates on how he is. When we drop him off, he gets really excited so that says it all! And I don't feel guilty about going away and leaving him behind any more as I know he is in the best possible place!!! xxx
My dog absolutely loves coming to Sharron and her family. It really is home from home and l know my dog is happy and loved whilst l am at work x
We have been using sharron for both day boarding and over night stays and couldn't be happier with the service she provides. My dog was only a pup when he first started and i was a little anxious about leaving him but Sharron put my mind at ease and he settled quickly. Hes now so excited to go he practically jumps out the car when we arrive. We get lots of photos and videos throughout the day and his tail is always wagging in every one! The setting is immaculate and Sharrons experience of handling dogs means the other dogs boarding are always friendly too.
Just picked Toffee up from his holiday with Sharon and her lovely family, we are so grateful to have found Sharon as we can now have a worry free holiday ourselves. We picked up Toffee yesterday and he came home with a bag of treats a new toy and and photos of his stay. Sharon keeps a daily check sheet on how your pet eats,sleeps,drinks etc, this gives you a warm feeling that your dog has been treated as he would have been at home. If you need a home from home for your small breed dog whilst you are on holiday then Sharon would be hard to beat.
MY dog Charlie is the best dog ever, so only the best will do for him. I never leave him with anyone (not even my own family/friends) so when we decided that we might like to go away for Christmas, the hunt began. We looked at a few dog kennels (NO WAY) and then looked into the idea of a Home Boarder. We looked at lots (& I mean lots) of Home Boarders but nothing seemed quite right….then we found Sharron. After visiting Sharron, we were so confident that we’d found the perfect place, we went off and booked our holiday the next day. Although HBFSBD is not close to our home, it was definitely worth the extra miles. The accommodation is immaculate, with huge “doggie safe” areas indoors & outdoors for dogs to run around. Sharron & her family are kind, friendly and flexible. Her 3 tiny Yorkies are friendly, sociable & well behaved (as are her children!) Once we had left Charlie (really hard for me) Sharron kept in touch constantly with Whatsapp messages, photos & videos. We could see that Charlie was sooo happy and we quickly stopped worrying. Charlie was allowed up on the settee, and we got many pictures of him curled up & relaxed watching telly with the family as well as him out walking and playing. He was treated just as if he was one of their own (if not better!) I am now planning my next holiday, knowing that Charlie will have the best care with Sharron. Thanks Sharron, see you in May x
What a great service, from meeting my dog to the now lovely relationship he has with the ladies. It is easy to book, change and pay for services. The team are reliable and friendly and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for dog walking.
We've used Sue over the years to help look after the dogs and take them a walk while we are at work. Over the years weve got to know Sue and she's become a lovley friend who my daughters love to see. We always reccomend Sue if anyone in the area is asking for services and would highly recommend her.
If I could leave zero stars I would. I’m not one to write reviews. However, the abusive manner Sue had with our dogs was caught on our camera both live & recording resulting in us coming home the same day we left. In a total contrast to the interaction Sue had with our dogs on the meet & greet with us, when it came to being alone with them she showed no interest in our dogs whatsoever. She was seen shoving her foot in one dogs face leading to her getting up & kicking him. She was seen shouting at both dogs resulting in our rescue not leaving her bed for hours & from their body language we could see that they were unsettled as well as fearful. In addition to this, when leaving we saw her drag our rescue by her collar and not take her out with a treat as requested. We are disappointed that someone who runs a dog business seemed so unaware of dog management in general. This behaviour & treatment of any animal is unacceptable, you expect the highest standard of care when entrusting your pets to someone who claims to care for them, this was not provided.
I’ve used Sue’s Pet Care Service for a month now and what can I say…. She’s reliable, friendly, helpful and I have peace of mind when I go away knowing that my fur babies are in safe hands with Sue. I would definitely recommend her and her services. We are in regular communication and her services cater to my kitties needs. A+.
Sue and her team are great. They offer a great service Booking in is straightforward and Sue replies quickly and promptly. Have used Sue and her team for dog walking and house sitting- all in the confidence that our pups will be very well looked after. I would highly recommend Sue for her professionalism, reliability and love of animals.
Sue's pet care is an absolute god send. They looks after my two pups (who are especially cheeky), with professionalism and affection. I know that they are well looked after when I have to leave for work.
Great service as always - know my cats are looked after with the best of care when Sue looks after them! Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the great review
Thank you Cathy for your review
Our Springer has stayed at Winshaw Woofies for almost 2 weeks. I was very anxious about leaving him but Verity soon put my mind at ease. She kept in contact every day and sent photos too!! Amazing!! I'm so Impressed with every aspect of the doggy hotel. Harry had the time of his life! Verity you're a super star 🌟 Harry will definitely be visiting again. I actually feel like I can go on holiday now and not worry about my fur baby. Thank you again Verity for going the extra mile 🩵💙🩵
We have now placed our cockapoo with Winshaw Woffies on two occasions. In May/June for 3 weeks and again last week for 6 nights. It is the most amazing place and Verity is fantastic. Our dog loved it that much I don't think he wanted to leave. I know as dog owners all of us want peace of mind when leaving our pets with someone. Rest assured the level of care and the facilities are 5 star + here. I could not recommend it highly enough.
Tyson stopped at Winshaw Woofies for a week, I was sent photos of him having fun regularly, he looked very happy and looked after. Verity is lovely and on our first conversation I know I could trust her with my dog. I would definitely use Winshaw again.
Verity took our little boy Louis in for 2 weeks whilst we were on holiday. We were anxious leaving him as it was his first time in kennels but when we arrived Verity quickly put us at ease and showed us round the property which itself is beautiful. These are no 'kennels' the place is a spa for doggies! Each dog has their own space in beautiful surroundings, they all play together and have the best time, we were worried he wouldnt want to come back. The facilty is very well protected and secured which also set our minds at ease. Verity was in contact with us daily with pictures and updates and it was lovely to see our boy being looked after so well. He came home smelling beautiful and was so happy. There is not one thing i can fault about the facility or service. Thank you so so much Verity, Louis cant wait to come back in the autumn!
Wow what a wonderful place to board your dog . The setting and layout of these luxury dog suites is outstanding . The lovely lady who owns and runs this fabulous dog hotel is very professional and her caring nature shines through. She kept us updated and it was so reassuring to know that while we were away we knew Lola was in a safe relaxing environment. She’s already booked in for her next visit where we know she will be looked after and made to feel at home with Verity at Winshaw Woofies. FABULOUS.
This year we decided to board our two dogs Nala and Daisy while on a short break. We found Winshaw Woofies online and it was the best thing we did. From the initial communication we were reassured that our dogs would be well cared for. The accommodation is second to none, doggy TV, air con, room to run and play, orthopedic beds and lots of one to one attention, aswell as healthy treats. We had daily updates and pictures and this gave us peace of mind as our dogs are quite different in personality and quite spoilt. Highly recommend and we'll certainly be asking if we can board dogs there again. 10/10 👍
Thank you so much to Verity at Winshaw woofies. She spoke to me for over 30mins and reassured me that she will look after and love our dogs like her own and she really did do just that. They settled amazingly and we had constant updates. The setting is just absolutely amazing and nothing like I have ever seen before! Thank you so much. We will see you again soon 😀
What a fantastic place, i don’t think my dog wanted to come home. I would highly recommend.
Excellent place for your dogs
They deserve no stars. I left my rabbits at Creature Comforts Swadlincote for 4 days thinking they will be in good hands. First expressions, roomy outdoor hutch, however very high ramp for rabbits to go up, place didn't smell that great. Form completed with contact details incl. vets, payment upfront?!? When I picked up my rabbit I was told they had been brought inside due to one of the rabbit having have wet himself, at drop off I told them one of them had back leg issue affecting how he wees. I was taken upstairs, the place stunk but the worst was to come, one of the rabbits was lying on it's side and not moving. I was told he had been like that all day, there was plenty of time to alert me or the vets, they choose not to. For a white rabbit he was he was in a mess, his fur was dirty grey like he has been lying on concrete floor trying to move. Their excuse was alarm was not raise because rabbits have different personalities, that was my choice/vets not theirs. My rabbit ended in out of hours where he was euthinized at early hours of this morning. Vets told me there was nothing in his stomach so not sure when he last ate. I am heart broken and mortified that such companies would be allowed to operate. We think when we leaving our adored pets that they would receive good care and you trust these people to do so. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS with CREATURE COMFORTS IF YOU LOVE THEM. Look at the picture of my poor Rabbit, after I picked them up. My poor beautiful Rabbit died the following day. Don't be fooled by their nice website and manipulate positive reviews which they control, there are so many bad reviews on the official review sites. Please read them and don't let your pets suffer!! Check the prices too as they were trying to rip me off.
Highly recommend! I completely trust Debbie & John to look after my pets. They have cared for my bunnies for several years as well as my 2 ponies and my Dads tortoises, always to the highest standard. They are extremely knowledgable and are on hand to provide help & advice. They even provided boarding for my bunnies at a days notice. I’m so pleased to have found pet carers like D & J, I can go away knowing my pets are in safe hands.
We have used Debbie and John for a number of years now. Are rabbits are always well looked after. When one was really poorly ( an ongoing issue for years with her teeth) they took her to the vets on our behalf, administered the medication she needed. Even recommended a rabbit savvy vets! I couldn't be happier to board my animals with this A-team! Thanks again. See you in July 👍😊
Debbie and John are fantastic. My rabbit Buddie went to them to be bonded sadly Buddie was bitten by his new partner. Debbie and John nursed him back to health and worked on some of his behavioural issues. Now Buddie is easier to handle and far more interactive with us than ever before. The accommodation for the rabbits is exceptional when we find Buddie a new partner we'll definitely be back.
I cannot praise Debbie highly enough. Until we discovered her we had holidayed separately as we couldn't find anyone we trusted to look after our pets as well as we would. Over the years she has looked after our rabbits and hens. Nothing has ever been too much trouble.................... and 4 months later we have had another worry free break knowing that Debbie/John have been in charge of our (already pampered) pets which now include a disabled cat.
NEVER AGAIN!!! We will never use Creature Comforts ever again. We paid £300 for them to look after our 11 rabbits and 2 cats in our home for 10 days over Christmas. We were so upset and shocked when we got back from our holiday; the rabbits were in a terrible state, there were poos and urine everywhere and the smell was horrendous. The litter trays had hardly any shavings in them and were saturated with poos and wee and the bunnies were obviously distressed. One rabbit had an eye infection but another was critically ill, she’d lost a lot of weight, wasn’t eating and had to be rushed to the vets where thankfully she recovered after being in there for several days at a cost of over £400, but if we hadn’t got back when we did she certainly would have died. One of the cats was also very distressed and had lost weight too. We paid them to do an hour’s visit in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening, but in fact our cctv showed that they didn’t stay for anywhere near that long, sometimes they were only there for 10minutes, even on what should have been an hours visit. The cctv also showed that no visual checks and bottom checks were done, in fact the bunnies weren’t even touched (apart from the 2 that needed meds). They didn’t even seem to notice that only one of the cats was coming for food, and didn’t seem to worry that the other one was nowhere to be seen for days. We trusted them to look after our beloved pets and they really let us down and have made us feel like we have let our pets down too. It has really put us off ever leaving our pets again.
.We booked Creature Comforts, Swadlincote to look after out home and pets during February 2019 half term. They contacted us every evening to let us know that our pets were doing ok, giving the impression that they were actually spending time with them as agreed. In reality, Mr Bloor left at around 8am every day and returned at 7pm every evening. He returned for just 4 minutes one day, 10 minutes the next and that pattern continued throughout the week. The only time he exercised our three dogs was on the last day, where he stood at the back door and threw a toy for them ONCE. Our dogs were bored and destructive, and we had informed them that our eldest boy had recently had a couple of minor strokes so we didn't like to leave him too long. He was left for long periods of time by this company who promised to care for our pets. The cat litter was cleared out twice in six days (used by two cats), the chickens did not get cleaned, fresh water or food topped up. They had contacts in case of emergencies but did not inform them or us of their absence. They only admitted to it when they were caught out by the fact our neighbours mentioned that the dogs were barking lots and they hadn't seen anyone at our house. After reviewing our CCTV we discovered that they hadn't been here. The eldest two dogs became extremely ill the week after our return. The resulting vet trips established that this is possibly due to a build up of toxins from eating the contents of the cat litter tray as they were left to do so each day. We did our research and found this company on NARPS. They came with all good reviews, insurance etc., however, it would seem that NARPS allow their customers to choose not to publish poor reviews if they dont want to. It makes a mockery of the review process. NARPS have upheld our complaint against this company. What should have been a much needed break has made us regret ever going away. We are gutted that we left our animals in the care of this company, and have lost trust in anyone doing the job properly. They let us down, and more I importantly they let our pets down. Only gave 1 star because I was unable to give 0
Debbie and john are the only people we will trust too look after our house cats, the chickens and turkeys. The animals are family too us, so it takes a special soneone for us to trust them to care for our animals. Debbie and john are very knowledgeable, they have insurance, police checks... Everything to make you know your home and animals will be in the best hands, thanks for everything. Lindsey and rich xxx
I left my rabbits at Creature Comforts for 4 days thinking they will be in good hands. First expressions, roomy outdoor hutch, however very high ramp for rabbits to go up, place didn't smell that great. Form completed with contact details incl. vets, payment upfront?!? When I picked up my rabbit I was told they had been brought inside due to one of the rabbit having have wet himself, at drop off I told them one of them had back leg issue affecting how he wees. I was taken upstairs, the place stunk but the worst was to come, one of the rabbits was lying on it's side and not moving. I was told he had been like that all day, there was plenty of time to alert me or the vets, they choose not to. For a white rabbit he was he was in a mess, his fur was dirty grey like he has been lying on concrete floor trying to move. Their excuse was alarm was not raise because rabbits have different personalities, that was my choice/vets not theirs. My rabbit ended in out of hours where he was euthinized at early hours of this morning. Vets told me there was nothing in his stomach so not sure when he last ate. I am heart broken and mortified that such companies would be allowed to operate. We think when we leaving our adored pets that they would receive good care and you trust these people to do so. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS with CREATURE COMFORTS IF YOU LOVE THEM. Don't be fooled by nice website, there are other bad reviews please read them and don't let your pet suffer!! Check the prices too as they were trying to rip me off.
This company look after my dogs when needed. John provides a great service and all of them are content and happy when we arrive home. Thank you both, it’s good to know we can leave them and not have to worry!
Sue has helped us every time we needed someone to take care of our fluff boy, highly recommended.
Dawn was part if the team that rescued Piggy following a cruelty case of ear cropping, Piggy spent a year and a half at the animal rescue centre before we adopted her. Piggy is very fearful of people but had some close connections at the rescue centre. Dawn was one of those people. So, after 2 years of living with us we arranged for Dawn to come see Piggy. I took Piggy outside to meet Dawn and the way Dawn reconnected with Piggy was breathtaking. They got to know each other all over again with Piggy welcoming Dawn into the house, this was massive because she doesn't let anyone in. Piggy was so happy and loving the attention from Dawn. This is a huge milestone and one we are using to Piggy's advantage by setting up a plan for Piggy to go on walks with Dawn. We are absolutely over the moon and really can't thank Dawn enough.
We are using Dawn to look after our cats whilst we are away. Dawn is very good with the animals and it is clear that she cares for them as if they are her own and has a lot of experience! She was also great with our over-excitable big dog when she came for a meet and greet.
Dawn does a fantastic job of walking Rocky. She did an initial meet and greet with us and him to get to know him. He gets super excited when she arrives for his walks, and she looks after him really well.
As I adopted my dog from the RSPCA, Dawn has previously worked with him due to her background so I feel comfortable with her walking Reggie. Dawn is now going to help with walking Reggie and has taken note of the issues we are currently experiencing. She's also been kind enough to recommend some products to us to look into.
Dawn was part of the rehoming team who helped me when I took on my dog Tyson and she's helped me with recommendations on how to deal with his behaviour. She's provided a lot of help and support and I'm excited to keep working with her- I'll also be using her for dog walking at times.
My dogs love having Dawn come and visit. They are full of energy, but after their walk and play time, they are happy and settled. She is so devoted to them she goes above and beyond and it's always nice to receive photos from her of their time spent together. If you want someone you can trust with your furry family members she definitely is the person to contact. Can't rate Dawn enough.
Dawn came to my house to Vist and get to know my girl Sasha , she showed us all her documents which was reassuring. Dawn is a lovely lady who has a very calm manor, she took time to get to know Sasha and asked a lot of questions. I could tell she really enjoyed being around Sasha and nothing was an issue ( even the ear licks and nips ) 🤣 with all of dawn’s experience I am happy to put my trust into looking after my girl ☺️
Dawn came to meet Skye to ensure Skye was okay and settled with her. Skye loved her (gave her lots of cuddles and kisses) and felt really comfortable around Dawn. She has lots of knowledge around dogs and put our mind at ease. Skye can’t wait for more cuddles! 🐶☺️ …
I can’t recommend Dawn highly enough. I met her through the RSPCA and was instantly impressed with her calm manner around the dogs. I’d would feel safe and trust her 100% to walk and care for my or my clients pets.
Dawn came to do our pugs nails today nobody as been able to do them before as he gets too distressed dawn was very calm and reassured our dog and gave him plenty of her time didn't rush and managed to get all his nails cut I can highly recomend Dawn very professional.
We are a couple who were a little hesitant about letting someone we didn't know into our home. That all quickly changed. We very highly recommend Sarah and any questions or queries anyone may have regarding her, her standards or her conduct can message us. We first contacted Sarah through facebook explaining our situation where she replied to us very quickly and so we arranged a home consultation. She arrived and we very quickly became more relaxed and confident with letting her look after our home and cats. She was very understanding with our specific needs and routines and she stayed for around 90 minutes constantly checking if we were happy. She first met the two cats, then showed us her paperwork and insurances, then we showed her around the house and we discussed what was local to the area. Finally we filled in her paperwork while she entertained the cats, she covered everything even down to dustbin days. After leaving we were both very happy and more relaxed with leaving our cats and home with Sarah. On the day of our holiday she arrived at the time we requested, we handed over the keys and left. It was a very smooth morning as everything had been sorted prior to her arriving. (Exactly what you need on the day of your holiday.) She messaged us and sent pictures regularly. We weren't able to message a lot of the time as mobile signal was limited to every few days but it was certainly reassuring to see pictures, cheeky comments and messages about our cats. This certainly made us feel more relaxed and comfortable, allowing us to have a very good holiday. On our return we found Sarah had bought us some essential food items meaning we didn't have to go to the shop as soon as she left. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived back with the cats happy and content. This was all we asked for and we got far more than we bargained for with her. We have already asked her to pencil in one holiday and will definitely been asking for all future holidays. Sarah is a professional, clean, tidy person who respects and actions all your personal wishes and requests. We 100% recommend Sarah and will answer any questions you have if you have your reservations like we did to start with. She won't disappoint! Finally, thank you Sarah and we will be in touch soon.
It was the first time our dog had ever been in kennels and she's 6. She was really nervous and they did a great job of putting her at ease and looking after her. Lovely, happy staff always out walking the dogs when you go there and stopping to give them a fuss etc.
Amazing kennels, the staff and owners treat your dog as if they were their own. We drive all the way from Devon just so our belgian malinois can be looked after by people who really care.
My hound came back home happy and settled. All of the team I met were attentive, enthusiastic and friendly. Would recommend these guys in a heartbeat.
Was so nervous about leaving our molly for 2 weeks as at the age of 9 she had never been in kennels and away from people she knows. I didn't have to worry. The team were amazing with her and sent me photos and updates when I asked how she was getting on. Would definitely recommend and use them again. Thank you.
I would recommend Buddys. My Dog loves the staff and always comes away a bouncy and happy boy. I know I do not have to worry when I go away he is in safe hands.
We wouldn't take our dog anywhere else. All the staff are amazing and their dedication and care goes above and beyond. Always spotlessly clean and very welcoming. I would recommend to anyone to come here.
Best doggie hotel in the area. Both the owner and staff are very attentive. My dogs love staying there and I have 100% trust that they are being well looked after.
Superb kennels. It's always so welcoming to us and our dog. Our dog is always well looked after here and seems to enjoy her stay. Be aware they get very busy, so book well in advance.
Love Matt and the staff at Buddys. My only concern with posting this review is that they’ll get even more popular than they are as I hate having to take the girls anywhere else when they’re fully booked! Been taking the dogs there for the last 5 years and it’s always been a pleasure dealing with them, my girls always come back very happy and calm (which is a rarity for them!) so I know they’re getting plenty of walks and fuss when they’re there. Highly recommend Matt and the team!
We cannot recommend highly enough. Caring attentive staff that kept in touch with photos of our pup while we were down the road at Bloodstock Festival. Already booked again for next year. Thank you so much!
It’s cheap, but unfortunately that’s about it. Poor communication and didn’t feel like our dog was looked after at all to be honest. Wouldn’t recommend. Spend a bit more and look elsewhere.
Great place left my cat and 2 dogs at a very good price and they were well looked after. Friendly staff highly recommend
Nice and clean with friendly staff
So helpful and kind staff
excellent
Claire was brilliant we can't thank her enough, she gave Redd a home from home while we were away.We did worry Redd might not want to come home with us he was having so much fuss from Claire and lots of play with Claire's other guests. Thank you Claire! We wouldn't hesitate to bring Redd back or to recommend Bruno's Dog hotel to anyone else. Bob and Sue Crookes.
Claire does a fantastic job of day care and holiday stay overs! My dogs will be there for their holiday again this year! Nothing seems to be a problem, late notice for walks etc are accommodated whenever possible and the dogs always have a great time! Claire keeps you updated with photos and messages to let you know they’ve settled in and all is well. It’s a home from home setting which is a bonus for my dogs! All round a great service which I would highly recommend 👍👌
Our experience with Bruno's Dog Hotel was absolutely fantastic! Claire took care of our beloved Westie, Murphy, for two weeks while we were on holiday, and we couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional service provided. From the moment we dropped Murphy off, it was evident that he was in capable and caring hands. Claire's passion for dogs shone through, and it truly felt like Murphy was staying with family. The homey atmosphere of Bruno's Dog Hotel made us feel confident that Murphy was not just well taken care of but was also enjoying his stay. Claire's communication was outstanding. We received regular updates, including photos and videos of Murphy having the time of his life. It warmed our hearts to see him so happy and engaged, and it eased any concerns we might have had about leaving him for an extended period. The attention to detail in ensuring Murphy's comfort and happiness was truly commendable. It's evident that Claire goes above and beyond to create a personalised and enjoyable experience for each furry guest. The love and dedication she puts into her work make Bruno's Dog Hotel stand out as a top-notch establishment. We wholeheartedly recommend Bruno's Dog Hotel to anyone seeking a home away from home for their canine companions. If you want your dog to be not just cared for but to thrive in a loving environment, Bruno's Dog Hotel is the place to choose. We are grateful to Claire for making Murphy's stay memorable, and we'll undoubtedly be returning customers for future holidays. A million thanks for the outstanding service!
Mar 24 Another fabulous stay at Bruno's Dog Hotel! My two cavaliers settled very well with Claire and the other pups. They were all a very friendly bunch of pups and great to see they them all getting on so well. They went on some lovely walks and some off lead time in a secure field too. Claire does a fantastic job of caring for them all. Looking forward to our next visit! May 23 My two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels had a lovely stay with Claire, Jet and the other holiday pups! One of my pups had never stayed away from home and Claire did an amazing job of developing a bond with her so she felt comfortable and happy. It really is a hotel for dogs! Thank you Claire x
Our Cocker Spaniel Charlie had a great week with Claire at Bruno's Dog Hotel, she looked after him brilliantly - he loves fuss and cuddles and Claire was happy to give him plenty of both. Bruno's is definitely a home from home experience for visitors, but for Charlie in our case at least, he had the added bonus of other dogs to play and spend time with which he loves too. Our dog was diagnosed with condition not long before he was due to stay at Bruno's, but after one phone call with Claire, she took it in her stride and was very happy to manage the situation and give him his medication, it was no problem at for her. This was a huge relief for us and we were very thankful. Claire also gave us updates during his stay which gave us added peace of mind. Thank you Claire for looking after Charlie so well, we really appreciate all you do for your visitors. For anyone looking for a truly wonderful, safe and caring place for your dog to have a holiday of their own, we thoroughly recommend Bruno's Dog Hotel
Our little dog Freya had a wonderful day at Bruno's hotel. Claire kindly fitted us in as we were on our hols and couldn't take the dog to visit Stoneywell. Claire obviously has a good way with dogs and is set up well at her beautiful home with all a dog could need. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Claire has looked after our puppy on several occasions. We couldn’t be happier with Claire’s professionalism, care and attention. Silky absolutely loves being with Claire, Bruno and Jet (and the other furry visitors!) and is spoilt with love and attention during her stay. Claire keeps in touch and has always been so accommodating to meet our needs. We wouldn’t trust many people to look after our puppy but we don’t ever worry when she is with Claire. Highly recommend. Thanks Claire!
Brunos dog hotel is just wonderful. I leave Marley here knowing he will be treated as one of the family and have the best time with all his doggy pals. It makes me so happy to see him happily run inside and to see him playing. Would highly recommend Claire, Bruno and Jet to anyone.
Claire is an absolute angel. My husband and I suffered an accident and were unable to walk our lively spaniel. Claire stepped in and made sure Fudge had plenty of exercise and a huge amount of fun. Fudge adores Claire and she looks after him so well. I cannot recommend more highly.
We tried a local kennel and our dog (cockapoo) chewed on the bars so much he got an infection so clearly that wasn't for him. So then tried Bruno's. Lovely service very reasuing and looked after our dog really well and accommodated for his unique needs. Even sent a couple of photos while he was visiting and sent him back with a mini report card which is a lovely touch.