Alison P.
Alison P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable, experienced, loving care
We lost our beloved cocker spaniel earlier this year. Abi was 13.5 years old and we had her since she was a puppy…so we have experienced all the stages from high energy puppy to the later stages of patience, peace and quiet including giving the necessary oral/topical medication. Both of us grew up in households full of pets as well, so dogs have always been a part of our lives. We've also loved dog sitting for friends. We are not ready to adopt another dog yet but we miss their company very much and we would love to look after your dog.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Ali and Andy were great with sending daily updates on Kev and kindly took Kev on quieter walks after learning he is reactive. He was well and truly looked after with lots of cuddles on the sofa and walks in and around the Malvern hills. Kev came home happy and relaxed - would definitely recommend to family and friends!
Alison and Andy were perfect for our ageing, shy lurcher. They really took their time with him for his overnight stay. Already booked for a much longer spell in the New year. Can't praise them enough. Thank you. Jan and Andy
Rosie had an amazing time staying with Alison & Andy! I will definitely be booking for Rosie to stay with them again! I received regular updates and pictures! Five star sitters ⭐
Absolutely fantastic! Ali and Andy looked after our two working cocker spaniels for a day. They were super flexible with times. Very understanding and unphased by our rescue spaniel’s quirks. Our dogs came home shattered and happy! We are very grateful and impressed! Highly recommend!
Patchell loved his time at doggy day care. He clearly enjoyed cuddles and play fighting. Alison sent us a few photos during the day and when I arrived to pick him up he didn't want to leave. Thank you so much.
Alison and Andy took care of Ivy so well and she had the best time with them. They sent updates every morning and evening and it was obvious she already loved being with them. It was important for me to feel completely comfortable and at peace that Ivy was being well looked after and Alison and Andy are such warm and welcoming people. Ivy will definitely be back for more holidays in the future!
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Schedule
We are a couple in our mid-50s, who both work part-time from home (we are self-employed, so don’t tend to work to a schedule), which means we have the flexibility to work around the needs of your dog. We understand that different pets/owners have different requirements and are always ready to be flexible – following usual routines for walks / feeding / play time.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We have a fully fenced garden where dogs can safely play and relax. We provide a home-from-home experience, allowing all dogs full access to our house so they can relax wherever they feel most comfortable (as per your instructions). If your dog prefers a crate, we have room for you to bring your own crate to give them their own cosy retreat.
A typical day
We live at the base of the Malvern hills, which is our favourite place for our daily walks! However, we can also access lovely fields from our house for a more level walk. With your permission we could also travel further afield for walks…we loved visiting a National Trust site with Abi and of course, the cafes! We’d love to meet you and your dog—let’s schedule a meet & greet.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeAlison can host up to 2 pets per night
- It is a requirement that your dog is on an up to date flea and worming programme. We would appreciate you confirming when this may have taken place at the time of booking. We will be interested in various aspects of your pet’s life: their personality traits and unique traits, favourite activities, what commands they respond to, dietary needs, grooming requirements and health history.