Heather V.
Heather V.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Affordable,Caring&Experienced pet sitter/dogwalker
(Please use this code for £15 off booking for pet owners new to Rover) https://www.rover.com/sit/heathe348934 Since starting my family 30 years ago we have always had animals. We have always had Labradors, cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, a tortoise and also a budgie. I have been dog walking for over 35 years now and pet sitting in the pets home or mine for 30 years now. we currently have a friendly Labrador who loves meeting people and having other dogs to play with. We also a young cat who is very well behaved, playful and friendly as well as a very old cat who spents a lot of time either sleeping,eating or out and about and two adorable rabbits. I have a current 5* dog boarding licence from Braintree council, am pet first aid trained and have my own insurance for pets that I board, walk, visit and have at mine for day care. I also hold a DBS and a health, safety and hygiene certificate. 🐾 Qualifications & Training I am fully trained and continuously developing my knowledge to ensure the highest standard of care for every pet I look after. My qualifications include: • Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Diploma • Pet First Aid Certificate • Introduction to Being a Dog Trainer Certificate • Animal Care and Behaviour Certificate (Lightning Skills Bundle) • Introduction to Animal Care Certificate • Pet Psychology Diploma • Canine Communication Diploma • Pet Nutrition Diploma • Dog Grooming Diploma • Cattery Business Certificate • Introduction to Kennel & Cattery Management Certificate • Introduction to Feline Care Certificate • Introduction to Cat Grooming and Health Certificate • Introduction to Cat Behaviour Certificate • Stray and Feral Welfare Management Certificate • Rabbit Care Certificate • Rat, Mouse & Hamster Care Certificate • Introduction to Reptile Care Certificate These qualifications allow me to confidently care for a wide range of animals, understand behaviour and body language, manage special requirements, and respond appropriately in emergencies. I am passionate about animal welfare and committed to providing safe, knowledgeable, and loving care at all times. I am also a few other pet sitting sites such as holidog and Pawshake (where I have over 210 5* reviews and 98 repeat pet owners) I love animals and spent almost my whole time with my family and animals. We are often out on walks(all weathers)with my Labrador and often other dogs too. Any pet that is looked after by me is given lots of fuss and attention and is made to feel as part of the family. Please note that I do not take dogs that are on a raw food diet.
Cat care experience
Heather also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rocco’s 3rd time with heather and his doggy pals. Continued daily updates and with photos. Thanks again
Heather looked after my two beautiful British shorthairs while I was away for a few days. She kept me updated on each visit and sent through loads of lovely photos of my pets being taken care of. She even brought my bins in for me! I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook Heather next time i am away. Thank you thank you thank you!
Great service, daily updates on my cats with lots of pictures. Exactly what I needed. Even was able to accommodate 4 cats together and with different eating habits and food.
Thank you for taking care of Flora again. Excellent service and lovely updates with photos.
Our Rocco each time settled into heathers family no problem. The daily updates is a great ease for us. He has blended with the other dogs so well too. He literally has a little vacay of his own. Heather is great with him so much so he is going back for a 3rd time. 🤗
Heather thank you so much for having Albert to stay we have just got him home and he is so happy and relaxed you clearly looked after him so well We will definetly want to re book in the future Many thanks again especially from Albert 🐶
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Schedule
My only job is dog walking, pet sitting (for dogs, puppy, cats and other pets) so have plenty of time to look after any animal that I have the pleasure to have come in my care and will make any pet in my care, my number one priority. I feel I’m very lucky to have a job that I love and am very passionate about and look forward to getting to know pets that I look after and making them feel happy and contented whether it’s in their home or as part of our family in my home.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a dog friendly house with a safe fenced garden with secure locks on the gate. Our very friendly Labrador Olly will be happy along with myself and family to keep your fur baby happy and contented whilst they are on their holiday with us. All guest pets that come to stay or I visit are treated as if they are one of the family and are given all the love, care and attention they deserve whilst I’m looking after them.i will send photos and updates so you know how your pet(s) are.
Pets
A typical day
When dogs come to stay for day care and board, then I would be more than happy to stimulate your dog(s) physically and mentally depending on your dog(s) needs and age. We have lots of lovely walks with rivers, woods, a lake and plenty of countryside fields and playing fields that we like to explore.