Dog Sitters in Howgate

We picked Clyde up after leaving him with Silverwitch for a long weekend. Yet again he was looked after so well meaning we could relax and not worry whilst away. The staff are so lovely. We will definitely be back & highly recommend these kennels.

Our young golden retriever has stayed at Silverwitch a few times, for short and long stays. The staff have been very attentive to his needs as occasionally he’s needed medication administered and been on restricted exercise, all of his needs have been accommodated with no issues. He always goes in and comes out very happy. It’s lovely seeing photos of him having fun with his dog pals during his stays.

Our two Golden Retrievers are regular visitors to Silverwitch. They are very well looked after in a beautiful setting. The Silverwitch team are excellent.

Silverwitch is a five star location for anyone's family dog looking for a temporary home. A recent second stay at Silverwitch for our spaniel Ghillie was again very successful. The standard of the kennels are excellent and Laura's very caring team are there to keep order (as best they can when dealing with a couple of dozen visitors all barking at once).

We were very impressed by the care offered by Silverwitch for our 2 labs who had never been in kennels before and were very content and seemed to have a lovely time with lots of new friends! I would definitely use silverwitch again and would recommend

We couldn't be happier with the care our dog receives at Silverwitch Kennels - every time we pick him up, he's happy, healthy, and pleasantly exhausted from all the exercise. The staff is attentive and ensures each dog gets the attention and activity they need. It's a relief to know our dog is in good hands. Highly recommend!

Our Daisy is so well looked after when she is with the Silverwitch ladies. 5 star kennels indeed. We love seeing the pictures of Daisy at play when we are away. Rob & Sheila. and of course Daisy.

Silverwitch kennels is a well organised dog hotel where the guests are looked after with care and kindness. The doggy guests are given lots of walks and for our big girl this makes her very happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Silverwitch to prospective customers.

Our dogs are very happy going to stay at Silverwitch Kennels. It’s great we have found this team who care about the dogs and look after them so well. Highly recommend ❤️

Eddie was really well looked after and enjoyed his stay. The care and attention given to the dogs is first rate. This was his first time and will definitely be back.

Waggy Wanderers have been fabulous helping walk/entertain our big fella while myself and the wife are out at work all day. You'll get a serious amount of videograhy and photos of your prized fur ball out and about on his adventures with Laura and his wee doggy pals too which is brilliant to see (few high quality snaps attached for example). Great service 👏

Laura pet sat my house rabbit for a week and was absolutely amazing. It's always scary leaving your pet with someone new for the first time (especially when they're quite sensitive and not particularly fond of people like my boy is!) but Laura was very competent and kind, and really respected his individual needs. I could tell from the daily updates she sent that he was comfortable and being looked after very well, which was so reassuring whilst I was away. She was an absolute godsend and I wouldn't hesitate to have her pet sit for me again in the future.

Laura at Waggy Wanderers Pet Care is simply amazing with our fur baby. From day one she’s worked with us to meet our dogs needs and has helped with his training hugely. Laura takes time to get to know the dogs and really does cater for individual needs. She’s also super flexible and always try’s her best to meet our schedule. I couldn’t recommend Laura more!! Added bonus that Laura shares updates/photos of the walks with us via WhatsApp and Facebook which is so lovely to see. Our dog absolutely loves his time with his Laura!

We have 2 rescue dogs that can be very nervous on walks, and Laura is great with them and they love when they go on their walks with Laura. Laura has been very flexible when helping organise walks to fit the dogs with my shift work, She is very trustworthy and I would highly recommend Laura to anyone.

Laura is amazing with our dog. He loves going for walks with her and we get great footage (video and photo) of the time they spend together. Laura is reliable and extremely trustworthy. An invaluable support to our family!

Laura has been, and is, a fantastic dog walker. She has been walking our dog since Lunan was just 12 weeks old (initially she did call-in puppy visits and then went from solo walks to integrating Lunan into group walks which are fantastic for socialising and tiring out our little one 😊). Laura communicates regularly with photos and videos to show how our dog got on that day/ week as well as checking in each week to ensure what services we need. Laura is incredibly flexible as she has changed days, times and even looked after Lunan in the evening time when events have arisen we have needed to attend. We landed so lucky with Laura and I cannot endorse her enough. She’s diligent, flexible and above all, a lover of dogs(and animals of all types): what else do you need from a dog walker?

Highly recommended. Friendly, professional service and the cats love her. Laura looked after our cats for a week, and we returned to two very chilled and happy cats, she even won over our male cat who can be very aloof with strangers! Laura sent us regular updates and even took care of watering the plants etc, we’ll definitely be using waggy wanderers again.

Laura is great with dogs. She is also very reliable and flexible. Overall she provides the great service!

Laura has been our dog Walker for over a year now and I really couldn’t ask for more She regularly checks in with us and shares the experiences our pooch has She is punctual, flexible and lets us know anything about our dog’s walk we may need to She comes highly recommended and you’d be as lucky as us to have her for your pet!

Laura and Greg have looked after our dog Maisie on numerous occasions and treat her like one of their own. She loves her time with them and we love getting the picture and video updates to see how she’s getting on. Highly recommended - we trust them completely.

Laura and Greg looked after our 2 cats while we were away for 10 days, the updates with photos and videos meant we were able to relax and enjoy our holiday . We would definitely recommend Happy Paws and hope that they will be available to look after the cats when we book next year's holiday

Great service, Laura is absolutely lovely and takes great care of my dog Bernie on walks. He always comes back happy and tired! Would highly recommend

Laura is amazing, she's very loving and considerate of the dogs. Provides a top class service, my dog loved her.

Our dog Bentley goes to doggy day care two days a week and loves it. Cant recommend Midlothian Happy Paws enough.

Great Service from dog friendly and very knowledgeable staff

Great kennels been taking my Ben and Bailey there for a few years now and we'll looked after,amazing staff also

We have used nivensknowe for many years and would totally recommend it The staff are excellent and the dogs very well looked after and secure

I've been using Nivensknowe for several years now and wouldn't go anywhere else. Alan and all the team are fantastic. Very professional, friendly and willing to accomodate bookings at short notice if they possibly can. They've saved my bacon several times. Best of all, Marv's always very keen to go back in with a lovely welcome from the team.

Richie our miniature dachsund absolutely loves alan and the team , he's always super happy when he gets there and wants to stay when we come and collect

My dog Nala has been coming here for around 2 yrs due to her anxiety of being left alone at home from a few months old. Alan and the team are great with her and she seems to love the staff here to. Nala goes to daycare when we're working and whenever we're going on holiday, shes here for the week or two. I noticed a few negative reviews implying that the pets aren't getting fed as the owners have been handed the food back when picking up their pets. Alan supplies meals of wet, dry or raw depending on what your pet is on and this is included in the price. I cant recommend this place highly enough and I know Nala is well looked after.

After being rushed into hospital Alan & his team looked after my Bordeux " Boss " . I can't thank them enough to the point he made regular trips ether for dog day care & or walks as loved it that much. He would walk away from us never look back & jump into Alan's van , now that speaks volumes!!! Alan & his staff always went above and beyond like Boss was there own I will use no other kennel, full stop !! Thank you so much for making Boss's last months the best , same again this speaks volumes!! Ali

Figaro loves his stay at Nivensknowe, Alan and his team are very professional and care for your pet very well I would not go anywhere else.

Recently had our cat Burrito stay for 10 days at Nivensknowe while we were on holiday and couldn't recommend it more. They offer pick up and drop off and were happy to update with any questions we had whilst away. The price is also very reasonable. Thank you so much to Alan and the team at Nivensknowe for taking such good care of Burrito!

the council took my cat there due to family problems, he was only there a week and the last visit I saw him FINISHED, They only have a stove that doesn't even heat the hut completely, they don't put a pittance of sand in it so they can relieve themselves.I don't know what they will put in his food but my cat has died and supposedly his kidneys were failing, he stopped walking, he couldn't not even stand up, he vomited a strong yellow liquid as if from poisoning, may he rest in peace Robin 🕊️🤍, the service there is terrible, no one ever serves you and when they do so without interest, there are dogs crying non-stop and it is incredibly cold to the place where they have them. I HOPE I listened to the reviews and didn't leave my cat there. PLEASE DON'T TAKE YOUR CREATURES THERE.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 i hope this place closes very soon ,if your animal has died here please contact me!

Left my dog for 3 nights. He got dropped of clean, happy and healthy. Also packed his food with him. When he got picked up he was covered in mud/dirt, all wet and stinky. Had to bath him as soon as he got home. Since he been home he haven't eaten his food and he haven't been his usual self. On top of that he been sick twice (definitely not a dog food he been fed there ) it's actually concerning how they are "looking after" the animals.

Brilliant place with super helpful staff and very flexible with requests and changes. Nothing is ever too much and it is clear they enjoy their work! And the dogs clearly love it as well.

We love love love Dogtastic, Lyn and her team are outstanding. Our dog is our wee baby and I feel so comforted knowing that he is in the best of hands on days where we are at work. They’re so accommodating, adding extra days here and there is no hassle and even looking after him when we are on holiday. If you’re looking for somewhere for your dog to go have the best day and be treated like part of the family, dogtastic is the place to go!! Xx

Dogtastic are just the best 🤩 We have been using Dogtastic just under a year now after being recommended by a friend. The service Lyn and the team provide is just excellent. They pick up in the morning and drop back of in the evening with no issues. Always put posts up on Facebook of the dogs which is great and the facilities are just fab! Our dog Jock loves it 🐶 Lyn is always so helpful when we are unsure on things we ask and always get help 👍

Professional dog walking service we’ve used for 9 years. Lyn is extremely passionate about dogs which is reflected in her great team of walkers, the way the business is run and how her facility has grown over the years to what it is today. Her team are respectful of your house when they pick up and drop off and we trust them implicitly. The dogs have short pick up routes and the focus is actually on the walks and getting them to socialize rather than being hearded around Edinburgh for hours in the back of a vehicle. It’s genuinely great to have watched this company grow to where it is today with Lyn’s hard work, passion and drive.

Amazing doggie day care centre, Lyn & her team are devoted to dogs, taking them on a variety of walks. My dog loves going there & it's been perfect for his socialisation. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Bear our beautiful boy has been with Dogtastic for only 3 weeks and already he has become part of the Dogtastic family! Bear is excited to see Sam, Lyn and all his doggy friends and comes home ready for a nap after a fantastic fun filled day! Bear is so well looked after and I have been so impressed, not only with the professionalism of Lyn and Sam, but the commitment and genuine love of dogs! Cannot recommend Dogtastic enough!!

The Dogtastic Team spearheaded by Lyn are just fabulous. Hector has been in her experienced and loving care since he was 16 weeks old - he is now 7! Check out Instagram page to see for yourself what fun days they have.

I love this place, I've never seen so many dogs having so much fun together. Brilliant staff who genuinely love their work...wish I could join them 🐶♥️ …

The most fantastic Doggy Daycare. My dogs love it and Lynn and the girls always go above and beyond.

Excellent dog daycare. Professional staff, they know what they are doing, dogs are looked after and have a wonderful time.

Sharon and Carly did an amazing job with my two silly cats. They loved playing with all the toys! They were very spoiled. Can’t thank them enough for giving me peace of mind while being away on holiday. I got texts and photos at every visit which I loved. I will definitely use them again in the future!

This was the first, but certainly not the last time we used Purrfect Paws to look after our boy. Sharon was prompt with communication and her “meet and greet” visit. The setting up of a WhatsApp group enabled Sharon and Carly to send daily updates and photos. This also showed us what a great time Loki had with his “Aunties” (especially the bag of treats and tricks!). He was well looked after and that’s what you want from a great pet sitting service. Highly recommended

These girls are amazing! So highly recommended. Both carly and Sharon managed to get my boys to play with toys and be so loving to them when they normally don't. Our wee gizmo is such a timid boy and by the end of the first week he was up giving the girls love which was so reassuring to both me and my partner. 1000/10 recommend for your fur-babies🥰

I was so nervous about leaving my cat for the first time but Sharon and her team were fab! They arranged a home visit for me to meet them and feel comfortable and of course for the cat to met them too. The team kept in constant contact with me on the run up to them looking after the cat and during too with lots of pictures and updates making sure I knew my cat had her medicine etc! They really made me feel at ease about leaving. I would highly recommend Sharon and her team, your animal is very well loved in the care of her ❤️

Fantastic with our cats , professionally done with a genuine approach from Sharon and Carley. Highly recommend and gave us peace of mind while we were away. Great app/web link portal to enter our cats details and easy to pay the billing.

Purrfect Paws recently looked after my 3 cats when I was away for 10 days. Sharon and her Team were wonderful and I can't recommend them enough. By the end of the time I was completely confident that all the people who were looking out for my cats knew them all very well. My cats were so cared for, played with and petted and fed well which is saying something as 2 of my guys have complex feeding requirements and dodgy appetites. I received photos every day and I was completely reassured that they were in such capable and loving hands. Thank you so much, Sharon, Laura and Cherie.

Our cat is very nervous around new people, but Sharon was very patient and understanding - we couldn’t have asked for more. This was our first time using a service like this but would definitely recommend. I especially loved the daily photos, a lovely touch!

I recently used Purrfect Paws Midlothian for my two cats. I have to say, from the moment I contacted Sharon, she was so professional and very helpful. Cherie came to meet us and our cats and discussed all the details. It definitely took all the stress and worry away as I just knew they were going to get well looked after. While we were away it was lovely to receive daily updates and pictures when Cherie visited. The cats were happy when we returned. We will definitely be using this service again and again.

I highly recommend Sharon and her team. Sharon looked after our cat, Jasmine, wonderfully; spending quality time with her each day and sending me updates after each visit, which allowed us to enjoy our time away without worry. Sharon has an excellent way with cats; Jasmine is usually very timid and nervous around other people but she took really well to Sharon. I will definitely be using Purrfect Paws whenever we go away.

What a great first experience using Purrfect Paws to look after our boy Socks while we were on holiday. We were updated daily with pictures of him having loads of fun with the ladies! He has been looked after so well and Heather, Holly and Sharon went above and beyond to make sure he was safe and sound. Even coming back late in the evening to make sure he came home, wee adventurer that he is. Thank you ladies, we will certainly be using again in the future! Emma

Unfortunately, my dog was involved in an ‘incident’ while in their care. I spoke with bark n fly on the phone at 12pm 7th of March while at work and was told that a dog had ran over to mine and had bitten him on the ear (“nipped”) and there were some marks left underneath his front shoulder. We were told that he did not need picked up early and was fine after the incident as he was acting like himself. I was told it was up to owners if they wanted to opt for stitches on the ear or let it heal itself but to possibly get some antibiotics from the vet to avoid infection. I had booked my dog into the vet just to be sure. I was told the dogs had been separated and that the other owner would be told about the incident. I was also told that it would’ve been my dog that would get moved groups in future as he had been placed with the larger dogs. When I arrived to collect my dog, he came limping down the steps and I initially was looking for the cut on his ear when I noticed there was a major cut on his leg. After seeing my dog close up I could tell he would need stitches at the top of his leg and there would definitely be no ‘owner choice’ in regards to his wound. The worker told me he had been asleep for the last 2 hours which is very out of character for my young beagle and he has never done that while at day care before. I told the worker that he clearly needs stitches and they looked at his wound and addressed my dog and asked him if he had been “licking it while I wasn’t watching”. No amount of licking could have caused the open wound on his arm, I had no response to this and picked him up to go to the vets. I could see that my dog had been bitten multiple times and this was not a result of playing. I had to lift my dog to the car as he refused to walk any further and I left in tears. After taking my dog to the vet, they could see that he would need stitches and booked him in for the following morning. He had to be injected with antibiotics and painkillers, wound cleaned and given a cone to stop him making the cut worse. My insurance covered the £550 vet bills but I paid £160 excess for his injuries. In his procedure he had to get 3 different lots of stitches. After seeking a dog walker, they also had a look at the injuries and described it as he had clearly been mauled by the other dog. I was not told that the other dog who had done this would no longer be allowed to attend the daycare and I also feel upset that their owner will not know the extent of the incident and will not hear the final outcome. I had no confirmation about what had been said to the other owner. I wish that I had known the extent of his injury and I would have collected him straight away and taken him to the vet rather than him being hurt and left for 4 hours. Since then, Bark N Fly told me that they would pay me back the excess amount of £160 which took 2 months to receive back. I am only posting my experience now as although I stopped using their services I feel that other dogs owners should know about my dogs experience using Bark N Fly.

We've used Bark n Fly's services several times now and have been impressed each time. The gentleman that does the pick up is always kind and patient, and when we went to the place in person the staff were also helpful. We thought the facilities were impressive, too. Our dog (pictured in our local park) is very nervous of people but Bark n Fly assured us she'd be okay and have been most professional. I would absolutely recommend them if you need your dog cared for.

My pup Daisy loves the day care facilities at Bark n Fly. The pickup/drop off service is really handy. Daisy recently stayed for just under a week in the boarding services and had a great time, I appreciated the pictures of her playing and living her best life! Will definitely keep using Bark n Fly and highly recommend

This is the first time we have used kennels for our two dogs Winnie and Mylo, Dawn and her team were great and helped us get everything organised for their stay. Winnie is a typical outgoing wee white fluff ball but Mylo is quite a nervous dog but they were so good and caring with him and the genuine affection shown by Abby and the other staff helped him relax, come out of his shell and enjoy his stay. We will definitely use them again. Thanks Kevin & Lynne

This was our first time using the boarding service at Bark n Fly. When we picked our Westie Mara up after a wee, she tried to run back inside the building - so she must have absolutely loved it! Staff were friendly and gave some nice feedback on her stay. We will definitely use you again when we go away.

20 min waiting for someone at reception and nothing. Looks like I will lose my appointment at 10am due to not being able to leave my dogs for care. If you leave your dog here make sure you have enough, more than enough time. Looks like a nice place but no one at the front. Edited review - Don’t know how to reply to the “lies” I called - someone said would be there soon (disregarding the las two, dialled by mistake) so yes, there are calls. Be aware that someone answered so this is not a lie - perhaps you don’t know the call is registered on the callers phone. I was there at 9:22 with one of my dogs outside - took the picture because I knew this would be contested. So, yes, I did follow the instructions given in the door and yet nothing. Again, looks like a nice place but give yourself plenty, plenty of time and maybe someone will be at the reception.

Fantastic day care and boarding centre. Very friendly and helpful staff, and super convenient pick up / drop off service. When our dog was a puppy we really liked that we could get her acclimated to being away by starting with a half day at day care, progressing to a full day, and then to overnight stays. Our dog always loves her time there and comes home very sleepy from all the playing!

Chippy seemed very happy staying over!

The Bark n Fly is amazing! They’re services are great! They picked up and delivered our dogs and both drivers were friendly, helpful and so patient with Ruby and Leia! We also could follow them on Instagram and check how much fun the dogs had playing around! They arrived home very happy (and equally exhausted because of the great time they had). I have no words to express how grateful we are to have found such nice people to take care of them while we are away 💙

We have a very active 18 months old GSP, who has struggled with home boarding so decided to try Bark’n’Fly. The team were very knowledgeable and gave us great advice on how to help her adjust to staying overnight. Coco has now been going for 3 months and her separation anxiety is gone! She recognises the staff and can’t wait to play in the fields with all the other dogs. We love checking Instagram to see if we can see a picture of Coco having fun on their account! I recommend the team and the set up, especially if you have an active dog, it’s great for them to be able to play all day

Kevin is amazing with our two bunnies. Been taking them here the last few years. He is so caring and knows them so well, he gets to know their personalities and makes sure they get plenty excersise. Always really friendly! Would recommend to anyone without any hesitation.

What a lovely caring man Kevin is ,& what good care he took of my rabbit & all the other animals there. He really gets to know their personalities & works to make them feel relaxed. I will definitely use him in future & recommend him to anyone else.

My hens and duck boarded here. Kevin was extremely helpful, accommodating and put my mind at rest from the offset. When I met him I found somebody who truly cared about birds and was definitely going to look after them well. I had an update that they had settled in which is so reassuring. My girls came home looking fit, happy and healthy. This is true value for money in a caring and secure environment with somebody who went the extra mile to ensure my needs were met.

Always leave my Rabbit Bluey with The Fur and Feathers pet lodge. He's always well cared for which gives me peace of mind. Highly recommend!! Wonderful People.

I have used Fur and Feathers many times to look after my chickens when on holiday. The service is excellent and Kevin is always helpful and full of useful advice.

Always happy to leave my hens here when I'm away. I know they are safe and well looked after.

Lovely people home from home for animals. Our dog is well cared for and loves going. I would recommend this place.

Excellent place. They take great care of our bunnies.

I use them every time I go away and have been for years now. Highly recommended.

Friendly and really take care of your pet. Recommended.

Ruth at PetStay is an absolute legend. Every time I’ve needed to book our toller in she’s linked us up with a wonderful carer (same family every time luckily, our dog loves them). She also linked a family members dog up with a carer a week before our wedding when there were no other options which saved the day. Fab service and can’t praise enough 😊

Could not recommend Petstay or Ruth highly enough. Immediately felt at ease during our first meeting with Ruth and Ann & Les. It is very obvious they love dogs and Max could sense that too as was not bothered when we left him. Regularly updated with photos & videos of his adventures. Max had a ball. He can't wait for his next visit in a few weeks.

Avoid, avoid, avoid. Pet Stay said they could cover a weekend for me. Booked to meet a carer - I had to take a day annual leave because the carer’s availability was so limited. Pet Stay cancelled this at short notice. They then rebooked me with someone else. This was also then cancelled. Spent a month wasting time emailing back and forth in total. This seems like a really disorganised and unreliable company - I’d not trust them with my dog.

No pet sitter availability in EH5/6/7/8/9 Post codes.

Fantastic service, I will be using Petstay for my dogs whenever I’m out of town.

My dogs didn't even want to come home with me, highly recommend!

I always go to Candidacasa when I go on holidays, I collected my 2 dogs today (Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel) and they were in great form after just being groomed. I think the price is fair and I'm always happy knowing they are being looked after well

Our extremely energetic Doberman loves visiting the kennel, loves staying over and he has a lot of playtime, so much so that he is tired and want to sleep at 6pm. Will recommend to anyone who needs to go somewhere and needs a dog loving family to watch over there furry child. 5star without a doubt. Love you all.

Staff at Candidacasa are fantastic! My dog goes to day boarding or overnights depending on my shifts at work and they are always accommodating and my dog loves it there. I have been taking my dog there for almost 5 years and I have never had an issue. Could not recommend more!

Our 3 year old boy, James, has just returned home after spending almost one month at Candidacasa. As usual he thoroughly enjoyed his holiday and he has been looked after so well! He is in fantastic condition physically and mentally. We cannot recommend Candida highly enough. Huge thanks to Jenny for her fantastic work!!

We had left our 3 huskys and 1 great dane with candidacasa kennels for 11 days and would definitely book them in here again. They have had a great time down there while we were on holiday. Staff are lovely and very helpful, friendly. Dogs have came back smelling lovely and looking very clean. Will definitely be using their service again and highly recommend the company to friends and family.

Have boarded our wee dog in here, a couple of times, and can truthfully say, she loves it. They take such good care of the dogs, she gets plenty of walks and stimulation, but most importantly, she gets lots of attention n hugs. Wont go anywhere else x

Have just collected my 20-month sprocker after her 10-day stay. She's looking great and is her normal 'exuberant' self. This is the first time that I have used Candida Casa Boarding Kennels (recommended by local vets.) Thank you for looking after her so well. Will see you again (hopefully,if you have space for her) the next time I come North (from Suffolk) to visit family.

I have used Candidacasa twice now for my 2 dogs. The staff are very professional and approachable. Both my dogs love it there, they always come out smelling lovely and always look happy and well fed. The place is spotless and dogs are well looked after. I have made advance bookings for them. Glad I found this place, I know I can trust that my babies are well looked after. Thank you guys so much, you do a great job.

Affordable, dogs and cat seem happy and safe. Nothing else I csn ask for.

My dog went here for 4 nights and was like a different Dog when I arrived for him , he was scared withdrawn and definitely not happy or comfortable. He was kept in a grubby cage outside for 4 days not a bit off exercise and a very unhappy chap . I called day 2 to be told he was doing great and had cuddles from staff , then on pick up day to be told he was not great and was gruelling at staff no one had been near him the whole stay !!! ( this would be completely out off character as he is so happy and friendly all the time .) The lady could no answer why I had been lied too .. Then owner called when I arrived home asking to talk .. I was fuming my dog had not been look after he was a nervous wreck when he came home peeing and edgy in house for a couple days . The owner was not happy I had been told the truth and continued not make up more rubbish .,it’s the fact they lied when I called as I had arrangements for himto be picked up if this was the case This place is not a safe place for your pets .