Abigail G.
Abigail G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Private Licenced Boarding
Happy Hound Hill Boarding and Day Care Licence number: AEL0064 Hello there, we are Abigail and Jose! We are big believers in personalised pet care; everyone deserves to fully enjoy their time away from home with the peace of mind knowing their furry family members are being loved and cared for as if they were our own - that's why we specialise in providing personalised pet care for only one family's pups at a time in our home. We offer free home visit consultations to talk through your pets routine and requirements, and to ensure you and your pets feel comfortable and happy with us as your sitters, with a second visit to our home to confirm whether we are a good fit for you. Due to licence regulations we are required to host your pup(s) for an overnight trial to ensure their happiness before their first stay, but the cost of this trial will be deducted from your following stay if you choose to book with us! Why not give us a message and see if we could be the right sitters for you and your pets? If you have any questions for us we would be happy to answer them! También hablamos español si prefieres comunicarte en español! Myself and my husband, Jose, have taken care of our own pets since we could walk, and over the past four years we have had extensive experience in house sitting for other's pets across two apps (photo above!). Since we currently have no pets of our own, we love getting to take care of other pet owner's fur babies. We have had so many adventures with pets across the UK, and we have loved every minute of it! Now that we own our own beautiful home up on the mountain (five minutes away from a nature reserve as well as all town amenities!), we are very excited to start a new chapter taking care of pups from our home base. We have cared for almost every breed and age of dog, and have experience caring for a huge range of needs and personalities. We are happy to be able to offer full time care for pets from 1 year old through to senior citizens! We have become very familiar with giving medication and other specialist care, we also have experience caring for pets with epilepsy and other medical conditions, those with disabilities, anxiety issues, or those who simply need some extra TLC. We love to take good long walks and play around with your more energetic little friends, or have a relaxed time with your more laid back pets, giving plenty of cwtches, if we are granted that privilege! We have long countryside walks straight from our door, as well as level ground easy walks for pups that struggle with their mobility. We also have a small private fenced garden which is always available for playtime with us or to get out any extra zoomies!! We understand that every pet has their own unique personality, and can cater for your lovebugs as well as your lone wolves. Your pups will have the option to have some of their own space or hang out with us throughout the day! We have experience with dogs who have issues on the lead and may need extra attention, and have used various training and handling techniques for this. We are very comfortable giving your specific commands and keeping your pets in their routine and in good habits. We are happy to reinforce your rules and do things your way ; we will not, however, use any physical punishment. We take your pups health very seriously, ensuring our home is always clutter free, with all cleaning products in locked cupboards to ensure your pups can't get into any mischief! We are fully licenced and keep all regulations as regards our home and your pets to the letter to ensure your pets safety at all times, performing regular checks and improvements to ensure standards are kept high. We keep all basics (beds, blankets, towels, bowls, brushes, variety of toys, etc) on site, but ask that you bring any items unique to your pup (lead and collar, medication, food - we keep kibble and cans on site in case of emergency/forgotten items, but would ask these to be replaced at cost if used) and anything they especially love with you. We greatly look forward to meeting you and your pets soon!
Cat care experience
Abigail also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Abigail and Jose hosted our rescue pup for a trial night which was his first time staying away from home since we’ve had him. Their care and attention to detail was phenomenal and instantly made us and Tiggy feel safe and comfortable. So willing to work around our dogs needs and he had the most amazing time, he wanted to stay and go on another scenic walk in the countryside. ☺️
First time at the newly kitted out home and Bosun appears to have had a great time. As always, well cared for and looked after. Regular updates to keep us happy on our dude's progress. Great communication and highly recommended. Thanks to A&J for their care and love. xx
Once again Bosun was expertly looked after even with his new medication regime. Abigail and Jose are such great carers. Looking forward to the next episode!
Abigail G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
I cannot express how wonderful Abigail and Jose were from the outset of our interactions and all the way through our booking. They were gracious enough to accommodate a (very) last minute booking and arranged a virtual meet and greet. They were nothing but loving to our very excitable adolescent rescue pup and were phenomenal with communication, pictures and videos. I felt completely at ease leaving my dog with them and came home to a very happy pup! Will 100% be booking in future and will recommend to anyone. Thank you so much both!
Fantastic sitter. Abigail looked after our two dogs, one of whom is older and needs some extra meds and TLC. Nothing is too much, communicated thoughout the stay and the house was beautiful when we returned.
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Schedule
My husband and I specialise in personalised pet sitting, for your peace of mind and for your pet's comfort. We take pride and joy in giving them the kind of love and attention that you would in your own home. We can adapt our routine to suit your pets needs. We are able to accommodate short and long term sits. The longest sit we have undertaken was 6 weeks, but we would love to see someone break our current record! We offer pickups for a small fee, but can offer more flexibility with timings if you are happy to drop off your pups.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We are fully licenced and insured for home boarding and day care as well as DBS checked for your peace of mind. I work from home in finance, Jose is a pastor, so we are able to spoil your pet with lots of love, attention, stimulation and keep them calm and happy whilst sticking to their own routines. Any specific care they need we are able to provide. We are flexible to your pets needs. We are happy to keep your pets to their schedule so they can be as comfortable as possible. Whatever makes you feel the most comfortable in terms of their care, we are here to fulfill! We want you to feel assured that your pet will be loved and treated as our own, we offer personalised care in a comforting home environment, and only ever take on one families pup(s) at a time so we can provide them the best care in a loving family setting. We want you to feel safe and secure with your pets in our loving hands, and to make your life as simple as possible. We hope to provide your pups a holiday from our home while you're away on your holidays!
A typical day
We are happy to keep your pets on their schedule, and do anything that you know they like! We find pets are their happiest with minimal disruption to their routine. We will however make sure to give them plenty of stimulation and cwtches throughout the day, and lots of tender loving care.