Training & experience
I hold a 5* licence with Wealden Council (No. LN/000026887), am fully insured and DBS checked. I am a Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Counsellor and trained in Canine First Aid with 9 years home boarding experience.
I am also an emergency welfare fosterer for JR Whippets and Kiki's Hope for Animals, a home-checker for various dog charities and very experienced in caring for rescues, nervous, elderly, disabled and blind dogs.
Me and my home
I really like to take the time to build a relationship with my customers, so I can fully understand the connection between themselves and their dog. How an owner talks about and interacts with their dog helps me gain an insight to the type of care they require from me. I also completely understand how worrying it can be leaving your dog with a relative stranger, so I aim to make the process as reassuring as I can.
I live in a bungalow, so it is ideal for breeds not used to stairs (ex racing Greyhounds) and less mobile, elderly dogs. It is a calm, quiet, low footfall home, which is the perfect setting for the older and more sensitive dogs. I take a maximum of 5 dogs at any one time, which includes my resident dog. This is usually only during busy holiday times, otherwise 1-2 dogs are taken, mainly now due to the age and health of my own dog Roxie. This is also to ensure your dog receives individual love, care and attention.
I love to interact with my dogs by playing enrichment games. These fun games help to build and strengthen our bond, which is vital for me as their interim carer. All dogs are walked with my own dog wherever possible; dependent on their individual needs.
I regularly hire local secure fields and enclosures, so all dogs are safe and can let off some steam if needed. I also walk them in our lovely surrounding countryside and often take them to the beach. I send frequent updates during your dog's stay for your peace of mind.
My resident dog
I have a resident dog called Roxie, who is 12. She is a crossbreed who is a rescue from Last Chance Animal Rescue in Edenbridge in Kent. She has a calm, sweet nature and is comfortable and happy in the company of other dogs. She is pictured above, with my Arthur Whippet, who came as a foster and never left, he sadly passed away in 2024. Please note that due to the age and health of my resident dog, I do not take puppies, young dogs, boisterous or "full on/busy" or working breeds.
CARE OFFERED
Day Care
If you work full time or have plans that require you to be out for the day, I offer a day care service where your dog stays with me in the comfort of my home together with my resident dog, which includes their usual exercise routine. You can drop them off in the morning and collect them in the evening, safe in the knowledge that they have been secure and content during their stay, with all their individual needs having been met.
Boarding
Ideal if you are planning a holiday, business trip, a weekend away, or an overnight away. Whilst dog kennels may be suitable for some dogs, they can sometimes feel impersonal, busy and loud which can be stressful. Here, they can roam freely around the entire home and secure medium sized garden. I ensure they still have their home-from-home experience, whilst enjoying plenty of exercise, fuss, play time and quiet time.