Dog Sitters in Ilford

I only have good things to say about wags and scruffs my dog use to be scared of frenchies and not the greatest at social skills. Since going he has completely come out his shell with people and dogs he’s a completely different dog. Thank you to all the team I would highly recommend this doggy day care.

Our French Bulldog Monty has been coming here nearly every week since we got him at 14 weeks old. He loves waiting for Richard to pick him up and gets so excited when the van pulls up. He always comes back happy, tired and content. All the staff are lovely, and we receive pictures and videos of how Monty is doing. We’re so happy Monty will be staying there while we’re on holiday, as we know he will be loved and well looked after. It will be a holiday for Monty too. I cannot recommend Wags & Scuffs enough.

Poppy has been going to stay and play every Thursday since the start of the year and it is the best thing we have done, as a rescue we were naturally nervous about how she would be around the other dogs and being away from us, but she honestly loves it and gets so excited when she sees all the staff there 💖 she stayed for 2 weeks in April and we had no concerns, Vanessa and Richard sent us lots of pictures and videos and she looked like she was having the best time! Looking back at how she was when she started to now, she is like a completely different dog! Thank you Vanessa, Richard, gabby and the rest of the wags and scruffs family 🙂

Millie has been going to Wags and Scruffs for play sessions for a few weeks now. She is 6 years old but due to her background before we got her, she has separation anxiety and hates being parted from us. Vanessa and the team understood this and instead of saying they couldn’t take her, a plan was put in place to slowly introduce Millie to the fold. Within a few days Millie became a different dog, running around and joining in with the other doggies! When it’s time to come home she comes out excited wagging her tail like mad after the fab afternoon she’s just had! We get sent regular videos and updates so we can see what she’s been up to. When it’s time for occasional full day care and eventually the odd home boarding, we know Millie will be in excellent expert hands 🤗

Chalky has been going to Wags and Scruffs play and stay dates since March, he was a very nervous and sometimes reactive boy, it wasn’t great taking him for a walk. Since attending he is much more confident and it is an absolute pleasure to walk. Thank you for everything you’ve done for him and the little bit of magic you’ve sprinkled on him ❤️

Betty goes to stay and play once a week & has a fabulous time! She always comes back bouncing with energy then sleeps all afternoon. Owners and staff are so nice and you can tell they really care for the dogs.

I can't not thank you enough. Richard, Vanessa, and the team. Our flight coming home was cancelled, and the team accommodated Lily for an extra two nights without any hesitation. Lily had a great week. Lily's social life improves, she communicates better, she is happy, and we are a very happy customer. I recommend Wags and Scraffs for the best care for your dog and for the peace of mind when you are away. I am glad I found you. I am looking forward to Lily's weekly attendance. Thanks again to Richard, Vanessa, and the team if it was very much appreciated.

Absolutely fantastic place. My dog has been coming since she was 12 weeks old and is now 4 years old. All dogs are loved and cared for as if they were their own. I highly recommend Wags and Scruffs.

Cannot recommend Wags & Scruffs highly enough. My dog absolutely loves it and the play sessions she has been attending have been invaluable. She's really happy, confident and social with other dogs she meets now and she gets so excited when we're on our way there! Hoping to use the other services they offer soon.

Our Nelly has been going to daycare for a few months now and absolutely loves it there. She has lots of fun with the other dogs and there’s always a theme going on. The photos and videos are lovely to see. She also boarded there for a few days and was so looked after by the lovely staff. Highly recommended.

Miranda and Sam have been cat sitters for my cats for the last 5 years. They are absolutely fantastic! Clear communication and updates following each visit, incredibly professional and the most important thing they really care about the cats. As my boys have gotten older Miranda and Sam have been brilliant able to give them extra TLC when needed as well as following increasingly complicated food and medication regimes! When my flight was delayed it was no problem to book in an emergency additional visit. Knowing they are caring for them gives me the peace of mind to be able to go away knowing they are in safe hands and truly cared for. Would highly recommend, you could not ask for better people to be caring for your cats

Quality of care of our cats was good over the course of a year but sadly two unacceptable behaviours resulted in us having to end Miranda cat sitting for us. Firstly, Miranda would send passive aggressive messages to us (on multiple occasions) while we were away which we felt was completely unnecessary and inappropriate and would often upset us while we were trying to enjoy our time away. Secondly, we recently found out that Miranda and Sam (her sister) lied about visiting our cats - they sent the same set of photos from another visit and thought we wouldn't notice. When we respectfully confronted them about it, Miranda continued to lie and got very aggressive with us. What was also disappointing was that this was one of the hottest weekends of the year and the cats were stuck inside with no-one to check on them. Overall, we realised that we couldn't trust Miranda (or Sam) to care for our cats appropriately or deal with us professionally. Such a shame that it ended this way.

Miranda is excellent! She had a great, patient approach with my anxious cat and sent us regular updates with photos. She has also been extremely accommodating with our schedule changes and requirements, and really took the time to get to know our cat, her personality and needs. Will absolutely book again :)

I was very happy with the service from Miranda at Mischievous Meows looking after my cats. She is very attuned, attentive and nurturing to my cats and I noticed they were very happy after having spent time with Miranda. She is clearly diligent and she is also reliable and where she said she would be, so accountable and reputable. I would highly recommend her services to any who are going away and do not want to use boarding as an option and have kitties cared for from the comfort of home. I trust Miranda and I can see she is only focussed on the wellbeing of the cats and I found my home in same condition as I left it. 5 star service!!

Miranda looked after my cat last week, and I was so happy with the service she provided. The updates and photos she sent were lovely, and i felt like I had left my cat in safe hands. Would 100% recommend!

I highly recommend Miranda for cat sitting- she is very trustworthy, good communication and has an easy, efficient booking process. My cat, Michael-Scott, is always very calm and content after Miranda’s visit. Miranda is very knowledgable on cats and is very caring. I always have peace of mind and can rely on her when I’m away.

We never left our cats alone before, so Miranda had to deal with two crazy cats and our separation anxiety. She did a great job in both areas. We feel confident that, when we have to leave our kittens at home for a while, they will be in the best hands. I recommend Miranda without any reservation.

From the first visit, Miranda was brilliant with our nervous young cat, who is usually very shy around strangers but warmed to her straight away. Excellent service, keeping us up to date and setting our minds at ease throughout our first time leaving our cat. Highly recommended.

Miranda looked after my two cats while I went on holiday. I would recommend her service too anyone and everyone. Although one of my cats hid the whole time, she still tried to calm him and get him to warm up to her. My other kitten would with growl with toys which amazingly stopped after Mirandas time with her. It's clear that this isn't just a job for her but she genuinely loves cats. She gave me such piece of mind leaving them for a week, which was my first time leaving them that long. Every visit she made she would send an update and pictures. Will 100% be a returning client when I have to go away again. I returned to two very happy cats who were well looked after.

Miranda has taken care of our cat several times when we have been away. She had always made sure to give him the best possible care, spending time playing with him and sending us photos every day. Miranda is very reliable and always makes herself available to suit our schedule. It is a huge relief knowing that someone who genuinely cares about our pet is visiting him while we are away. I have no hesitation in recommending her services.

We can't recommend Happy Hounds enough. Our dog Coco, loves his sitter Ellie. She's is amazing, looks after Coco so well and we can see that every time she comes to pick him up. He's so so happy to see her and to go with her. Everything is very organised and so easy to manage on the website and we get multiple updates daily by whatsapp. Chloe is also very nice and so helpful with any questions you have. Unfortunately we're leaving the area and Coco won't be able to join daycare with Ellie anymore. If you're looking for a doggy daycare you're on the right place, they understand perfectly how important your pet is for you and they do anything to help the pet feel happy and the owners too. Do your pet and yourself a favor and enroll your pet with Happy Hounds :)

We have been using Happy Hounds and Cooler Cats for years and the service from Chloe and the team is amazing. Our dog always comes back so happy from his group walks and it’s clear he enjoys his time with his walkers immensely. The team’s help has been invaluable to us, making sure he gets the exercise and fun he needs, especially during our busiest times!

We've been working with Happy Hounds for a few months now and feel very lucky to have them. We experienced a few of their dog walkers and sitters, who've all been incredibly professionals, accommodating and caring for our dog. Highly recommend their services.

We have been using HH+CC since we moved to the area for our cat and then our puppy (now all grown up). The team are amazing for regular daycare, walks, holiday sitting and manage to accommodate my last- minute requests! They even were able to help make my dog part of our wedding day ❤️ trusted and professional - highly recommend (special shout out to Kerry and Samantha) x

I got in touch with Happy Hounds when it was time to return to work (having gained a puppy during lockdown) and they were so helpful in getting me set up with recurring services, answering any questions I had and they made leaving my puppy to return to work so much easier both emotionally and practically. My pup really enjoys the daycare and the socialisation has helped her a lot in many training aspects (even if there is still work to do). They also provide daily updates (with pics) of your pooch while they're gone which is super reassuring and something to brighten your day. They're very fairly priced and just seem like a lovely bunch of people who love what they do. I'd definitely recommend this services to other dog owners - my puppy loves going and I don't have to worry at all while she's gone.

Without doubt the best dog walking service that we have ever used. The team at Happy Hounds are completely professional and always accommodating of last minute requests as best as they can. Our dog Dalton adores his walkers, is always excited to be picked up and comes home exhausted and happy, ready for a nap. We are sent videos of his outings which is really lovely for us, and the walkers are always vigilant to any changes in behaviour and report back to us if they have any concerns. It is a relief to know that our precious boy is in such safe and loving hands. Thanks Happy Hounds!

Had our first boarding experience with Johanna who watched Olive for us and I must say how comfortable my husband and I felt with her ! She stayed in touched with us, sent photos and updates..and put a business contact number tag on her collar just in case anything were to happen ..I really appreciated that extra safety..as someone who suffers with anxiety and I always worry about my pup when we go away, I can say I feel quite at ease knowing she will be in good hands with her ! Thank you again

I honestly can't speak highly enough about Happy Hounds. After recently moving to east london with my two dogs and having to work some days in the office, I felt very anxious about who would walk my dogs when I was at work. My dogs are my world and whilst looking online it dawned on me that I was actually trying to find someone to walk the most important thing I own. I felt so relieved to come across Happy Hounds. They are very responsive and helped me with all my queries. My dog walker from Happy Hounds is the loviest person and I couldn't feel happier knowing my babies are in such safe hands! Highly recommend their service. Thanks Happy Hounds!

We contacted Happy Hounds to organise daycare for our dog Ludo while I was pregnant, so that we could have some extra help to see me through the new born stage. My son is now 18 months and we’ve only now said our goodbyes! The service is excellent, so friendly and they always gave an update inc photos on the days Ludo was in daycare. Thanks to Chloe and the team.

I can’t rave about Happy Hounds more! My Zeppelin comes back looking adorable every time he goes there for a groom. Very kind & lovely people too! They do a perfect job.

We boarded our 4 guinea pigs with Cailie during our summer holiday and we're really happy with her service. Great communication, very accommodating in drop off and pick up and they came home in great condition. Photos and videos of them during our break helped us feel confident they were happy and being looked after well.. thanks. Will be using again!

From being a first time pet owner not having any knowledge of Catteries I stumbled across pixi pet care online and made an enquiry (best thing I ever did)! Cailey responded in great detail to the things I’d need if I haven’t already done so immunisation etc she helped me step by step through the whole process of the pre booking. Through out our cats stay there we were kept well informed of how he was via WhatsApp videos which was really good to see as it put my mind at ease knowing he’s being looked after. For anyone looking for a cattery I would 100% recommend Pixi Pet care. I look forward to using them in the coming future.

We’ve been sending our dog to daycare with Cailey since she was a puppy. She loves spending her time there with her friends and we feel reassured to know that our dog is having fun and being looked after well whilst we’re at work. Cailey is a dog lover and was also a great source of advice and support for us as new puppy owners. The daycare service is also great value for money compared to other options in the area. Would highly recommend Pixi Pet Care.

love the service her pure love and quality.

Friendly hosts and great pet care

We know Tamara for several years now and she found her special way to our doggy. My dog is a very nervous and anxious dog and not many people can see beyond that, but Tamara won her love! We boarded Luna with all instructions of how to feed her, walk, what meds to give - all that was done perfectly. Tamara communicated to us to give reassurance that Luna was fine while we were away, sending pictures and videos. That was really appreciated! It was a great experience and I will board my Luna with Tamara without doubt any time.

This is best dog walker/dog boarding in the area. I have a disabled dog and this did not put her off at all. Tamara was polite and friendly, she went dogs pace to gain his trust. I would not ever use anyone else for my pet. Our dog is a family member hence I would only want the best for him and that is where this company comes in. Absolutely amazing!!

Tamara has been walking my dogs for around 4 years now. She is flexible and accommodating and my two absolutely adore her. Highly recommended.

Tamara is great and Baxter loves his walks with her. Would recommend

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company very caring and helpful absolutely 1st rate care very professional 5 star

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We left our puppy with Nicola and Andrea whilst we went abroad for a week. We could not have been happier with the service they have provided and the care and affection they have shown towards her -treating her as if she was their own. The daily updates are very reassuring and it’s lovely to see the photos and videos to show how much fun she was having with out us! We cannot recommend my best friend Chigwell highly enough and we will definitely be using them again in the future :)

Our Puppy loves Nicola!!, she is very professional and asked to see proof of vaccinations, micro chipping and in depth details of puppy during registration. She is flexible and reliable and takes him for lovely walks whilst he is with her. She is clearly very much a dog lover and loves your fur baby as much as you do. Nicola is fantastic at keeping me up to date with my dog throughout the day with pictures and videos. My puppy loves being with Nicola and comes home tried from all the fun he has with her. We are really pleased to have found Nicola and someone who loves our puppy as much as we do.

We had a fantastic time using the dog boarding service with Nicola. It was clear from speaking to her that she has great experience and knowledge about looking after dogs. As a first time customer our concerns and queries were put at ease with Nicola's professionalism and the continuous updates about our dog (including photos and videos). We also got updates on his eating, walks, playing and general well-being. We will certainly use the same great service in the future.

I cannot praise My Best Friend Chigwell enough - 5 stars doesn’t cover it! Nicola has been amazing with our dog and she looks forward to going everyday! I get photos from Nicola and updates on her day and is always able to help if I have a dog-related issues. Great prices for what you and your pup get! Cannot recommend enough!

Nicola took a very good care of my dog when she was boarding for over two weeks. I received daily updates, photos and videos and I could tell that my little girl was having great time. I even started to worry that she will not want to come back home. It was a very good value for money and I can definitely recommend Nicola.

I stumbled across this company via Google search . I decided to contact them solely due to the smiley person in the image on the website, Nicola got back to me the next day. Speaking to her I felt reassured that she was the right person to entrust the care of our dog to. I am very pleased with Nicola and Emma, they are professional caring warm and friendly. They are at ease with what the do and the dogs are at ease with them too. I have used them more often than what I originally intended as our 9 month dog looks like he gets great benefit of the enclosed walk that we book him in for , especially being a lockdown puppy !!

Our dog LOVES hearing Nicola come to take him for his daily walk- he runs to get her a toy and wags his tail in excitement. When we got him from a rescue centre he didn't even know how to play or what a toy was, so it's amazing to see him run to his toys to share. Nicola is very professional and asked to see proof of vaccinations and micro chipping etc. She is punctual and reliable and takes him for lovely walks in Fairlop Waters which he had never been to before. She is clearly very much a dog lover and is confident walking him even though he is the size of a bear :-) We are really pleased to have found Nicola.

Nicola is a very friendly, professional individual, when we first met with Nicola our puppy who was 3 months at the time took to Nicola straight away and we could see that she would feel very comfortable. Nicola is always happy to answer questions and provide advice. We trust Nicola completely and most importantly our Puppy feels at home with Nicola. We have used day services as well as overnight and Nicola always provides lovely video and photos of all the fun our puppy is having. You will find a second home using Nicola’s services. I highly recommend Nicola.

Where do I start!! My puppy has been going on walks with My Best Friends dogcare Chigwell for the past couple of months and I cannot be happier with the service and fundamentally the care and love they show Hugo! It started with walks in the morning and as of recent I’ve not been able to walk Hugo because of health reasons, so Nicola and Emma have been taking him for the whole day and he’s so happy with them on the walks and has clearly developed a bond with both Nicola and Emma. He waits at the door every morning for them to arrive!! The updates daily with photos and videos are amazing and assures you that your dog is in great hands! They’ve also been amazing support as I cannot walk Hugo at the moment. Nicola is so knowledgable on all aspects of dog care and is also on hand to offer the best advice ! Thank you so much! Xxx

My pup has been with Nicola since the beginning of 2020. I am so glad I found her as you can tell she loves the dogs in her care and treats them all as if they were her own. Every time she arrives at my door my dog goes mental with excitement. I feel totally relaxed and calm knowing my doggy is in great hands. It's perfect for him to socialise too with other dogs and he always come home tired and happy. If you're looking for someone to trust with looking after your doggo, where they will get cared for like it was her own, then Nicolas service is pawfect for you :)

Aurora is a fantastic walker. She really cares about dogs and Rhia was clearly very happy with her walks. I felt totally secure with her service. Aurora is great with communication and send great pictures. I would highly recommend and will be using again in the future!

I'm very happy with Aurora's help to look after Bobby, my cat, for almost a week. She was very thorough and knowledgeable with good experience taking care of pets. I love that she send daily pictures and updates, she even asked if I need my plants to be watered! Highly recommended and I'll use her service again, no doubt!

Aurora comes to walk my energetic husky Mischa for me every now and then - and Mischa is delighted every time! Aurora takes wonderful care of her, sending me tonnes of pictures of their adventures together, and is 100% reliable. She is even great for last-minute appointments (so long as she can squeeze us in) and is always very communicative. Would recommend her services to anyone!

Aurora is a very experienced, knowledgeable and capable pet sitter. She takes time to get to know you and your pet(s), and really cares deeply about their wellbeing. I would 100% recommend Aurora to anyone who wants to know that their beloved pet is in the best care possible. Thanks Aurora!

Aurora has looked after my cat a few times when I’ve been away. She is trustworthy and I feel she really cares about him. She understands that a cat needs love and attention just as much as they need food and water. I can enjoy going on holiday knowing that my companion is being well looked after.

Aurora took care of our Boston Terrier and Vizsla for one night, and we couldn’t be happier! She has awesome knowledge, especially she knew how to work with our energetic Vizsla. Super responsible, she follows all safety rules, ensuring our dogs were secure and comfortable. Aurora is also very communicative, competent, and incredibly nice. She is not just a sitter, she is a dog expert. Highly recommend!

Aurora was great with our springer spaniel. Really conscientious and obvious she loves animals. Great communication and lots of cute photo updates!Will definitely be using Aurora again. Thanks, Aurora

Aurora is absolutely amazing. She came over to meet my cat, Pigeon, before taking on the job to make sure they both got on and she knew where everything was. Then, she was super thorough and asked for lots of details about Pigeon and her health and who our vets were etc. incase of any issues when she was cat sitting. This was massively appreciated and let me know Aurora was an amazing choice as cat-sitter! I got pictures of pigeon when I was away so I knew everything was okay and I felt so reassured the whole time which meant I could really enjoy myself. I wouldn't hesitate to use Aurora for cat-sitting again, and can't recommend others do the same!! And see attached for some lovely pics of Pigeon and Aurora!

Aurora took really good care of my Penelope (cat) when I had to go away urgently. They got on instantly so I knew she would be in great company. I received an update and photos everyday which was a great part of the service and Aurora kept me updated on anything else that occurred during the 2 weeks. I could not be happier with the service and I know Penelope was really looked after. I will definitely be using Aurora's services in the future and will recommend to family and friends.

Our cockapoo has been going to Aurora since April 2021 (when he was about 14 weeks old) for daycare 2-3 times a week and overnights, and he couldn’t be happier! Aurora, Diego and her dogs are his second family - they’ve taken such good care of him, I really don’t know what we would do without her. Even since we moved out of the area last month, we still send him for overnights because it’s such a comfort to know he’s somewhere where he’s loved and looked after. We have also sent him for longer periods when we have been away on holiday and she’s been great. She is always very reliable, communicative and really knows how to take care of animals. Do not hesitate to book, but be warned, your dog may have a new favourite!

Sharon looked after my late dog on a couple of occasions and I was very happy with her service. As a pet professional myself I'm very picky on who I would leave my dog with but I was filled with confidence and provided a great service, she gave me regular updates and my dog came home happy and content on both occasions. He was a little more difficult than your average dog but Sharon was capable of handling his needs without issue.

Sharon visited our small pets while we were away to feed and clean them. She clearly really cares about the welfare of the animals, and I was very comfortable leaving them in her care. When we returned it was clear they'd been well looked after.

Sharon has been looking after our dog for over 2 years now. Sharon is always accommodating even though our dog has to be solo boarded. Our dog is very happy with Sharon and always pleased to see her. Any special instructions given such as food requirements are always followed. Sharon is very responsive to all messages and sends us pictures and updates, which is greatly appreciated.

Sharon has looked after our small animals in her home on several occasions now. We have been delighted with the care she has given them - great communication and peace of mind for us. Could not recommend her more highly.

Sharon looks after our dog and we couldn’t be more happy with her, I hate to leave him with anyone but he loves going to stay with her, Sharon is also really great if we get back late I leave her a key and she drops our dog home, feel really confident he is getting the best care

We could not recommend Sharon enough, she has been looking after our dog Rosie for just over two years, Sharon will always try and find availability and Rosie loves it there 😀 …

Asked about dog care, they couldn't be bothered to follow up. Zero stars on service.

Gave incorrect information when we booked. Let us down. Not as she appears.

Great friendly, professional service. I have got a rescue dog who can be quite nervous, Daisy understands her needs and is great with her. Therefore, I feel confident when Daisy looks after her. I would highly recommend Daisy's Pet Care.

Daisy and her team are fantastic, they really look after our girl and she always comes back from walks absolutely knackered. We've had daisy for around 7 months now and wouldn't want to go anywhere else. She has really helped our young cockerpoo socialise with other dogs and her confidence has grown massively. Definitely recommend!

I have numerous pets; 2 cats, 2 chinchillas, 2 rabbits, 3 guinea pigs, 4 tortoises & an outdoor fish pond & needed someone to care for these animals for 8 days by coming into my home & feeding & cleaning them. I contacted Daisy & we met to discuss what needed to happen & subsequently agreed upon a price. Daisy then returned the week before to collect the front door key & make final arrangements for the daily care. During the 8 days we kept in touch & photos of how the animals were fairing were provided with me answering any concerns Daisy had regarding their eating habits. When I returned I found all the animals to be in good condition & cages tidied as agreed. I have no hesitation in recommending Daisy's services at all; she showed a professional & caring manner & a genuine desire to ensure everything went as agreed...…..I hope to use Daisy's services again in the future, which in itself is testament to how well I think she did...…..thank you Daisy (from me & the animals) for a professional & caring service.

Friendly service. These guys know what you need from a pet service. Photos and lots of updates. Lovely family dogs. Our puppy was finally tired after a day of play and care. Recommend highly.

Daisy is amazing! Would highly recommend her services, she has been walking Leo for the last 10 months :)

Amazing, professional care an really friendly, will be recommending to all my family and friends for their doggies! Thank you!x

I wouldn't trust anyone else with my dog. He comes home happy 👍

Roger is the best. He has been helping us with our Beagle for years in different capacities. When she was an extremely difficult puppy, he took her regularly for a few days and nights a week to be with his pack. It meant we kept our sanity and our dog too. He has a lovely manner with dogs and humans alike. Our very own dog whisperer. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Our hound knows him as Uncle Roger 🐶

Rodger goes above and beyond to ensure our boy is well looked after and has a great time with him and the other dogs, whether he’s out for a walk or staying overnight. Highly recommend his daycare

Roger is great! Can always rely on him to take good care of my dog. He loves going to daycare and it’s the only place he will stay overnight without me.

Our dog George absolutely loves attending daycare, he goes bonkers as soon as we approach the front door. Roger is a wonderful, kind doggy carer and a safe pair of hands!

I highly recommend Rodger , my Cavalier always looks so well groomed and happy. Rodger takes his time and is always so lovely with my boy. Thank you 🐶👌🙂 …

If I could give zero stars, I would. Not only was this guy habitually late, but I also caught him on video being very rough with and ultimately striking my dog. He is NOT a professional dog walker (he said he drives a taxi), and I would NOT RECOMMEND him to ANYONE. EVER.

My Westie puppy loves going to Roger’s and is growing into a very happy confident dog thanks to his care.

Roger is very friendly and always provides great service as well as a loving second home for our dogs! Would always recommend for all family and friends.

A safe pair of hands for all dog care related matters.

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